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Haven of Hope Inc

EIN 84-5177586 · Artesia, NM

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE SINGLE MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN A MEANINGFUL AND PRODUCTIVE LIFE FILLED WITH DIGNITY AND HOPE BY OFFERING HOUSING, MENTORING, FINANCIAL PLANNING, AND ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES.

Income
$442,527
Spending
$514,312
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
6.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
8
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$82,265, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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 (1)
  1. $434,304 spent. HAVEN OF HOPE CONTINUED TO ADVANCE ITS MISSION OF EMPOWERING SINGLE MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN BY PROVIDING STABLE HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THROUGH OUR FAMILY CARE PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMBINED WITH COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, PARENTING AND FINANCIAL TRAINING, COUNSELING, AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT. OUR GOAL REMAINS TO HELP FAMILIES ACHIEVE LONG-TERM STABILITY AND SELF-RELIANCE. 2024 MARKED AN IMPORTANT MILESTONE IN OUR GROWTH AND VISION FOR THE FUTURE. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVED THE ADDITION OF TWO NEW MODULAR HOMES, WHICH WILL LAUNCH OUR NEXT STEP PROGRAM. THIS EXPANSION IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE FAMILY CARE PROGRAM BUT STILL NEED AFFORDABLE, STRUCTURED SUPPORT AS THEY MOVE TOWARD FULL INDEPENDENCE AND CONTINUE TO WORK ON THEIR LONG-TERM GOALS. THIS EXPANSION INCREASES OUR CAPACITY BY TWO ADDITIONAL FAMILIES, ALLOWING US TO SERVE MORE MOTHERS AND CHILDREN IN NEED WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. HAVEN OF HOPE CONTINUED TO ADVANCE ITS MISSION OF EMPOWERING SINGLE MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN BY PROVIDING STABLE HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THROUGH OUR FAMILY CARE PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMBINED WITH COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, PARENTING AND FINANCIAL TRAINING, COUNSELING, AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT. OUR GOAL REMAINS TO HELP FAMILIES ACHIEVE LONG-TERM STABILITY AND SELF-RELIANCE. 2024 MARKED AN IMPORTANT MILESTONE IN OUR GROWTH AND VISION FOR THE FUTURE. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVED THE ADDITION OF TWO NEW MODULAR HOMES, WHICH WILL LAUNCH OUR NEXT STEP PROGRAM. THIS EXPANSION IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE FAMILY CARE PROGRAM BUT STILL NEED AFFORDABLE, STRUCTURED SUPPORT AS THEY MOVE TOWARD FULL INDEPENDENCE AND CONTINUE TO WORK ON THEIR LONG-TERM GOALS. THIS EXPANSION INCREASES OUR CAPACITY BY TWO ADDITIONAL FAMILIES, ALLOWING US TO SERVE MORE MOTHERS AND CHILDREN IN NEED WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 August 2020.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Hope Haven Incorporated (Rock Valley, IA), EIN 42-0890017. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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