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Hope Gain Network

EIN 85-0746580 · Grand Rapids, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To promote the well-being and economic self sufficiency of individuals living with mental illness by providing job training, placement services, and other resources that enable them to gain employment in remote work settings. Through our programs and services, we seek to empower individuals with mental illness to lead fulfilling and productive lives, while also advancing public understanding and awareness of mental health issues.

Income
$165,000
Spending
$160,700
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$45,500, executive director

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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (employment, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

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)
  1. $126,000 spent. We provided mentorship to 30 individuals living with mental illness through our "Hope from Home" program, connecting them with a mentor who supported them in their pursuit of employment.
  2. Through our "Virtual Certify" program, we provided 1500 individuals living with mental illness access to the Google Career Certificate at no cost, as well as job readiness training, resume support, and interview preparation.
  3. Through our "Lift GR" program, we provided 30 individuals living in Kent County with access to the Google Career certification at no cost, along with job readiness training, job coaching, and resume preparation.
  4. $20,000 spent. Empower Minds Community Center Empower Minds Community Center is a welcoming hub severying over 100 peoplen daily dedicated to helping individuals living with mental health challenges build meaningful careers and establish long-lasting stability. It offers remote job training, digital skills development, workforce coaching, peer support, and entrepreneurship opportunities.

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

  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 October 13, 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 April 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 October 21, 2026.

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

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Hope Network (Grand Rapids, MI), EIN 90-0805115. 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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