Hopefor Learning
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
HopeFor Learning provided over 5,000 books school supplies and weekend meals to underserved children in Title 1 schools. We partnered with Communities in Schools and FeedMore to stock food and clothing pantries and expanded mentoring and literacy programs to support students academic and personal growth. Primary Exempt Purpose Our mission is to advance educational equity and alleviate childhood hunger by providing literacy support mentoring and essential resources to underserved students in Richmond Henrico and Chesterfield Title 1 schools.
- Income
- $98,045
- Spending
- $52,849
- Reserves
- 23.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 78%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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 (4)
- 1. Resource 180 Objective: Provide critical resources to students and families in need. Accomplishments: We supplied over 10,000 books school supplies clothing and hygiene products to underserved children across Richmond Henrico and Chesterfield. We partnered with Communities in Schools to stock food and clothing pantries in Title 1 schools and provided case management for families facing hardship. This program directly impacted hundreds of families ensuring students have the essentials to thrive academically and personally.
- 2. From Hunger to Hope Objective: Combat childhood food insecurity by ensuring students have access to nutritious meals. Accomplishments: In partnership with FeedMore we distributed thousands of weekend meal bags to students facing food insecurity. We stocked school pantries with non-perishable foods and worked with family advocates to identify at-risk students. Through these efforts hundreds of children received consistent access to meals reducing hunger-related learning disruptions and supporting overall well-being.
- 3. Grade Level Reading Project Objective: Support K-5 students in achieving grade-level reading proficiency. Accomplishments: Volunteers engaged students through lunch buddy programs small reading groups and one-on-one literacy case studies. We provided diverse reading materials that promote self-esteem diversity and inclusion. Working with school family advocates and Communities in Schools we integrated literacy support into school curricula to enhance student success. This initiative benefited hundreds of children fostering a love for reading and helping students maintain or improve their reading skills throughout the academic year and beyond.
- $8,333 spent. Uplift Initiative -an early grade mentoring and support program developed by HopeFor Learning to serve children in Title 1 elementary schools across Metro Richmond. The initiative focuses on students in their formative years providing consistent mentorship that strengthens academic confidence emotional development and positive social behavior. Through partnerships with school counselors social workers and site coordinators students are identified who would benefit from additional support due to economic hardship food insecurity or other barriers that can affect learning. Trained mentors meet regularly with students to build trust provide encouragement and reinforce positive habits that support success in school and life. In addition to mentoring the program connects children and families to essential resources such as food clothing school supplies and other basic needs through HopeFor Learnings support network. By addressing both academic and personal barriers early t
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2020.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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