Resources of Hope Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
WE KNOW THAT 50% OF FOSTER PARENTS QUIT AFTER THEIR FIRST YEAR OR FIRST PLACEMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO WALK ALONGSIDE FOSTER PARENTS AND SUPPORT THEM HOWEVER WE CAN TO HELP THEM FOSTER LONGER WHILE EMPOWERING THEM TO BE MORE EQUIP TO HANDLE THE KIDS IN THEIR CARE.
- Income
- $148,859
- Spending
- $174,632
- Reserves
- 13.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 40%
- Highest pay
- $33,600, executive di
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (4)
- $35,418 spent. THE CLOTHING CLOSET IS THE BIGGEST PROGRAM TO RESOURCES OF HOPE. MORE TIMES THEN NOT, WHEN KIDS ENTER INTO FOSTER CARE THEIR ONLY POSSESSIONS ARE THE CLOTHES ON THEIR BACK. AT THE CLOTHING CLOSET EACH CHILD RECEIVES UP TO TWO WEEEKS OF CLOTHING, SOCKS, SHOES, UNDERWEAR, DIAPERS, WIPES, CAR SEATS, CRIBS, BEDDING, TOYS, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, ETC.
- $7,377 spent. TEEN CONNECT IS OUR SECOND LARGEST PROGRAM. WE MEET WEEKLY WITH YOUTH AGES 12-17 THAT ARE CURRENTLY IN FOSTER/KINSHIP CARE OR THOSE ADOPTED FROM IT. AT ALL OF OUR EVENTS, WE ENGAGE IN DINNER AND CONVERSATION. WE ALSO HAVE PLANNED ACTIVITY OF INTEREST TO THE TEENS WHILE TEACHING VALUABLE LIFE SKILLS. THE GOAL OF TEEN CONNECT IS INSPIRATION, PERSONAL ADVANCEMENT AND EMPOWERMENT. WE BELIEVE THAT THESE GOALS CAN BE ACHIEVED THROUGH ENGAGING ACTIVITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS IN A POSITIVE ATMOSPHERE.
- $101 spent. IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN YOUR FOSTER LICENSE, YOU NEED TO HAVE A CERTAIN NUMBER OF DCS APPROVED TRAINING HOURS. WE OFFER MONTHLY FOSTER PARENT TRAININGS. ALL OF OUR TRAININGS ARE APPROVED BY INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES TO MEET THEIR CREDENTIALS. PREVIOUS TRAININGS HAVE INCLUDED: CARING FOR ETHNIC HAIR, QPR - SUICIDE PREVENTION, CPR, TRAUMA BASED CARE, COUPLES CONFLICT RESOLUTION.
- $114,619 spent. ALL OTHER ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE OVERALL PURPOSE OF PROVIDING UNWAVERING SUPPORT AND ESSENTIAL RESOURCES TO YOUTH IN FOSTER AND KINSHIP CARE.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2018.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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