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Hope House of Colorado

EIN 84-1567838 · Arvada, CO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HOPE HOUSE COLORADO EMPOWERS PARENTING TEENAGE MOMS TO STRIVE FOR PERSONAL AND ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND TO UNDERSTAND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE IN GOD'S SIGHT, RESULTING IN A HEALTHY FUTURE FOR THEM, AND FOR THEIR CHILDREN.

Income
$6.2 million
Spending
$5.7 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
6.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
81
Volunteers
998
Highest pay
$134,465, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 (2)
  1. $3.3 million spent. HOPE HOUSE PROVIDES FREE SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAMS TO PARENTING TEEN MOMS IN THREE KEY AREAS. THE EMPOWER PROGRAM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR TEEN MOMS. THIS INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL & GED AND COLLEGE & CAREER PROGRAMS. ADDITIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND PERSONAL GROWTH CLASSES, CERTIFIED COUNSELING, LEGAL ADVOCACY AND FINANCIAL LITERACY. THE HOUSING SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES METRO-DENVER'S ONLY RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR TEEN MOMS, AND ADDITIONAL HOUSING SUPPORTS THROUGH VARIOUS PARTNERSHIPS. THE EARLY LEARNING & SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON LITERACY AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CHILDREN WHILE PROVIDING EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES, SCHOOL-AGE SUPPORTS AND PARENTING PROGRAM FOR TEEN MOMS. ALL PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF TWO GENERATIONS AT HOPE HOUSE. HOPE HOUSE PROVIDES FREE SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAMS TO PARENTING TEEN MOMS IN THREE KEY AREAS. THE EMPOWER PROGRAM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR TEEN MOMS. THIS INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL & GED AND COLLEGE & CAREER PROGRAMS. ADDITIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND PERSONAL GROWTH CLASSES, CERTIFIED COUNSELING, LEGAL ADVOCACY AND FINANCIAL LITERACY. THE HOUSING SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES METRO-DENVER'S ONLY RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR TEEN MOMS, AND ADDITIONAL HOUSING SUPPORTS THROUGH VARIOUS PARTNERSHIPS. THE EARLY LEARNING & SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON LITERACY AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CHILDREN WHILE PROVIDING EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES, SCHOOL-AGE SUPPORTS AND PARENTING PROGRAM FOR TEEN MOMS. ALL PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF TWO GENERATIONS AT HOPE HOUSE.
  2. $1.5 million spent. THE HOPE HOUSE COLORADO EARLY LEARNING CENTER PROVIDES FULL-TIME, LICENSED, QUALITY CHILD CARE TO CHILDREN OF HOPE HOUSE TEEN MOMS AND STAFF WHO ARE AGES 6 WEEKS TO 5 YEAR OLD. THE CENTER IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT OUR CHILDREN IN BUILDING A STRONG, SECURE, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL FOUNDATION IN A FUN, SAFE AND ENGAGING ENVIRONMENT. THE CENTER PROVIDES A HIGH-QUALITY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT GIVES CHILDREN A STRONG START AND PREPARES THEM FOR KINDERGARTEN AND LIFELONG SUCCESS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2001.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 November 4, 2026.

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