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Hope Valley-Helping Others Through Personal Experiences

EIN 86-3956223 · Newark, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE HOPE FOR THE COMMUNITY. HOPE VALLEY'S VISION IS TO HELP OTHERS THROUGH PERSONAL EXPERIENCES, CREATING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR HOPE. WE AIM TO BREAK THE STIGMA OF MENTAL HEALTH AND CONNECT WITH OTHERS THROUGH THE BEAUTY OF NATURE, ADVENTURE, PERSONAL CONNECTION AND FAITH. WE ARE A MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS RETREAT CENTER WITH A WIDE RANGE OF THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE WELLNESS AND HEALING FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$331,801
Spending
$415,402
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
3
Volunteers
29
Highest pay
$46,437, interim director

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: 53 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 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 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 131% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 83 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    3 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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. $249,904 spent. EXPERIENCE HOPE - THIS PROGRAM IS MORE THAN JUST A PEER SUPPORT GROUP - IT'S A LIFE-LINE. HERE, YOU'LL CONNECT DEEPLY WITH OTHERS WHO TRUELY UNDERSTAND YOUR JOURNEY, FOSTERING A PROFOUND SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND EMPATHY IN A SAFE, SERENE ENVIRONMENT. REALIZING THAT YOU ARE NOT ALONE IN YOUR STRUGGLES AND EMOTIONS HELPS ALLEVIATE FEELINGS OF ISOLATION, EMBARASSMENT, CONFUSION, AND DEFEAT. GROUPS ARE OFFERED ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS TAILORED TO OUR COMMUNITY'S NEEDS. ESTABLISHED BONDS WITH THOSE WHO HAVE WALKED IN YOUR SHOES OFFERS INVALUABLE INSIGHT, COMFORT, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY - HOPE.HEROES FOR HOPE - THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO INSPIRE EACH OTHER, CREATING LASTING AND POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS. THE MISSION OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO CLOSE THE GAP BETWEEN OUR YOUTH, THE COMMUNITY, AND OUR FIRST RESPONDER HEROES. WE PARTNER WITH OUR LOCAL POLICE, FIRE DEPARTMENTS, EMTS, HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, AND MILITARY TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR YOUTH TO EXPERIENCE PERSONAL, FOCUSED TIME WITH A POSITIVE MENTOR THROUGH ENGAGING ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, BASKETBALL, NATURE EXPLORATION, ARCHERY, YOGA, GAMES, CRAFTS, BAKING, WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, AND FIRST-AID TRAINING. WE EMPHASIZE SELF-CARE, COMMUNICATION, AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. THE PROGRAM'S LONG-TERM GOALS ARE CENTERED AROUND HELPING OUR YOUTH MAKE POSITIVE LIFE CHOICES, IMPLEMENTING HEALTHY COPING HABITS, AND TRUSTING AND LEARNING FROM OUR FIRST RESPONDERS. WE FOSTER A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE OUR YOUTH CAN THRIVE AND BUILD MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS WITH THE HEROES IN OUR COMMUNITY.HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS - A HEARTFELT PROGRAM DEDICATED TO INSPIRING HOPE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, ESPECIALLY DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. WE UNDERSTAND THAT HOLIDAYS CAN BE CHALLENGING FOR THOSE DEALING WITH DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, GRIEF, FINANCIAL STRESS, OR THE ABSENCE OF FAMILY. OUR PROGRAM WARMLY WELCOMES INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY NOT HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CELEBRATE AND THOSE WITH A VARIETY OF EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS. THE SERENE BEAUTY OF HOPE VALLEY'S PROPERTY COMBINED WITH OUR THOUGHTFUL PROGRAMMING CREATES UNIQUE AND TOUCHING EXPERIENCES. WE OFFER A VARIETY OF CHERISHED HOLIDAY TRADITIONS SUCH AS THE MAGICAL CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE AND FALL FEST WITH PUMPKIN CARVING AND BONFIRES, ALL WHILE CONTINUING TO SUPPORT THE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF 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 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 March 2022.

    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.

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