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Marshmallows Hope Nonprofit Organization Corp

EIN 85-3140746 · Rockford, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood73 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ARE THE VOICE FOR THOSE WHO FEEL THEY DON'T HAVE ONE. WE BELIEVE THE POWER OF COMPASSION, CONNECTION, AND HOPE WILL AID IN THE CREATION OF BONDS THAT WILL EMPOWER THOSE WE SERVE TO BUILD TRUST, OVERCOME CHALLENGES, AND CREATE PATHWAYS TO PERSEVERANCE. WE AIM FOR A UNIFYING APPROACH ON PRIORITIZING MENTAL HEALTH, DELIVERING EDUCATION, AND ERADICATING CULTURAL STIGMAS. WE STRIVE TO PREVENT SUICIDE BY ELIMINATING ACCESS BARRIERS TO CARE, FACILITATING MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS, AND CONNECTING OUR CLIENTS TO A COMPREHENSIVE OFFERING OF SUPPORT GROUPS THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AND PROVIDING GRACEFUL POSTVENTION SUPPORT ACCEPTING THOSE ON THEIR PATH TO RESILIENCE.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$716,351
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
17 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 97%
Employees
21
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$79,901, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 70% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 570% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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. $619,780 spent. THIS YEAR, MARSHMALLOWS HOPE HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT STRIDES IN EXPANDING OUR REACH AND ENHANCING OUR SERVICES TO BETTER SERVE YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN NEED. ONE OF OUR MOST NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS WAS THE PURCHASE OF OUR VERY OWN BUILDING, PROVIDING US WITH A PERMANENT AND DEDICATED SPACE TO CONTINUE OUR MISSION OF SUICIDE PREVENTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT.ADDITIONALLY, WE EXPANDED OUR TEAM BY HIRING 14 NEW EMPLOYEES, ALLOWING US TO INCREASE OUR CAPACITY AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CARE WE PROVIDE. AS PART OF OUR GROWTH, WE NOW PROUDLY SERVE SEVEN COUNTIES ACROSS ILLINOIS, OFFERING ESSENTIAL SERVICES SUCH AS THERAPEUTIC MENTORSHIP AND FAMILY PEER SUPPORT.A MAJOR MILESTONE FOR OUR ORGANIZATION THIS YEAR WAS THE LAUNCH OF THE ONLY INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (IOP) IN OUR SERVICE AREA. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO OFFER CRITICAL, STRUCTURED MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED, FILLING A SIGNIFICANT GAP IN ACCESSIBLE CARE WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.THESE ACCOMPLISHMENTS REFLECT OUR ONGOING COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING LIFE-SAVING RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES, ENSURING THEY HAVE ACCESS TO THE CARE AND GUIDANCE THEY NEED. THIS YEAR, MARSHMALLOWS HOPE HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT STRIDES IN EXPANDING OUR REACH AND ENHANCING OUR SERVICES TO BETTER SERVE YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN NEED. ONE OF OUR MOST NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS WAS THE PURCHASE OF OUR VERY OWN BUILDING, PROVIDING US WITH A PERMANENT AND DEDICATED SPACE TO CONTINUE OUR MISSION OF SUICIDE PREVENTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT.ADDITIONALLY, WE EXPANDED OUR TEAM BY HIRING 14 NEW EMPLOYEES, ALLOWING US TO INCREASE OUR CAPACITY AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CARE WE PROVIDE. AS PART OF OUR GROWTH, WE NOW PROUDLY SERVE SEVEN COUNTIES ACROSS ILLINOIS, OFFERING ESSENTIAL SERVICES SUCH AS THERAPEUTIC MENTORSHIP AND FAMILY PEER SUPPORT.A MAJOR MILESTONE FOR OUR ORGANIZATION THIS YEAR WAS THE LAUNCH OF THE ONLY INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (IOP) IN OUR SERVICE AREA. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO OFFER CRITICAL, STRUCTURED MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED, FILLING A SIGNIFICANT GAP IN ACCESSIBLE CARE WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.THESE ACCOMPLISHMENTS REFLECT OUR ONGOING COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING LIFE-SAVING RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES, ENSURING THEY HAVE ACCESS TO THE CARE AND GUIDANCE THEY NEED.

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 December 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.

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