Hopeworks
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide a place where homeless people could come and gain protection from the elements and provide for many other basic needs, such as meals, showers, clothing and health care. Also, to provide various services to homeless people such as counseling and housing alternatives.
- Income
- $6.7 million
- Spending
- $8.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- -14 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 55%
- Employees
- 137
- Volunteers
- 250
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
Weak: 20 out of 100.
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 69% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 38% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $8.0 million spent. Hopeworks is a 501 (C)(3) nonprofit organization. Founded in 1985 by a group of concerned leaders, hopeworks has grown to become the largest provider of services for people experiencing (or at risk of) homelessness in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Every year, approximately 11,000 individuals seek services from Hopeworks. Our mission is to assist people who are experiencing homelessness or near homelessness by providing resources, opportunities, and hope. We aim to end homelessness, one person, one family at a time. No one is turned away. We treat everyone with dignity and respect, and most importantly, we offer them hope for a better tomorrow. But, hopeworks is more than a homeless shelter. Our day shelter is not only where meals are served, but also has: - a mail room. - A place to shower. - Access to health and hygiene items like razors, deodorant, sunscreen, undergarments, and feminine hygiene products. - Short-term and long-term storage. - Access to telephone and Internet. - A clothing room. We also offer: - behavior and mental health services, as well as individual and group therapy. Hopeworks as a community mental health center, which means we can provide the services to anyone, regardless of their housing situation. -Housing. through our myriad of housing programs, we help individuals and families exit homelessness adn remained housed. During our last fiscal year: Day Shelter 5,489 unduplicated men, women and children were welcomed into the HopeWorks Day Shelter, a place to gather and receive food, showers, clothing, and entry into our extensive support networks. HopeWorks staff and volunteers served 80,757 healthy and nutritious meals.Outreach Our dedicated Outreach team encountered over 1,000 individuals experiencing homelessness and living on the streets in Albuquerque. We provided them with food, clothing, health items such as hand sanitizer, and access to support services.Housing Our Housing Department provided housing support to a total of 894 people. Hope Found successfully graduated 24 families, an 85% success rate. Behavioral/Mental Health Over 977 clients utilized our array of intensive behavioral health services. Our Therapy provided almost 3,501 therapy sessions.Hopeworks; comprehensive service array is able to help most at risk of homelessness, including those with severe and persistent mental health illness, substance abuse problems, military veterans, those fleeing domestic violence, and the medically fragile.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1986.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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