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Hope North Carolina Inc

EIN 84-3522239 · Pittsboro, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HOPE NORTH CAROLINA'S MISSION IS TO CREATE INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES WHERE PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES AND AGES ENGAGE WITH EACH OTHER. WE ARE WORKING TO BRING TOGETHER STAKEHOLDERS TO INCREASE THE SUPPLY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING WHERE PEOPLE WITH AND WITHOUT INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES LIVE SIDE-BY-SIDE AS NEIGHBORS WHO EXPERIENCE A SENSE OF BELONGING, WITH A CULTURE OF ACCEPTANCE AND INTERDEPENDENCE.

Income
$417,537
Spending
$315,842
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
10.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 55%
Employees
4
Volunteers
53
Highest pay
$74,592, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 June 30, 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. $219,214 spent. HOPE NORTH CAROLINA'S MISSION IS TO CREATE INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES WHERE PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES EXPERIENCE A SENSE OF BELONGING WE ARE WORKING TO BRING TOGETHER STAKEHOLDERS TO DEVELOP COMMUNITIES IN THE TRIANGLE AREA OF NC THAT UTILIZE THE HOPE CONCEPT WHEREBY PEOPLE WITH AND WITHOUT INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES LIVE SIDE-BY-SIDE AS NEIGHBORS WHO EXPERIENCE A SENSE OF BELONGING, WITH A CULTURE OF ACCEPTANCE AND INTERDEPENDENCE. WE ALSO ARE ADVOCATING FOR THE STATE OF NC TO DEVELOP THE FOUNDATION AND SUSTAINABILITY OF SUPPORTS NECESSARY FOR LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY FOR THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO DO SO.
  2. $29,859 spent. HOPE NORTH CAROLINA'S INCLUSIVE HOUSING SUMMIT IS HELD TO HELP EDUCATE DISABILITY ORGANIZATIONS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND FAMILIES ON THE IMPORTANCE OF INCLUSIVE HOUSING, WHAT MAKES INCLUSIVE HOUSING SUCCESSFUL AND WHY IT IS AN ESSENTIAL RIGHT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE FULLY INCLUDED IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THIS IS PART OF HOPE'S ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION MISSION TO INCREASE OPTIONS FOR INCLUSIVE HOUSING FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2019.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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