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Fpc Hope Center Inc

EIN 88-1601279 · Charleston, WV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO ASSIST YOUNG ADULTS IN SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITIONING OUT OF FOSTER CARE BY PROVIDING A CARING NETWORK OF CONSISTENT SUPPORT, CONNECTION TO EMERGENCY SERVICES, AND GROWING LIFE SKILLS.

Income
$48,431
Spending
$53,854
Reserves
18.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%

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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (employment, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

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 (3)
  1. STRUCTURED MENTORSHIP PROGRAM - FPC HOPE CENTER MATCHED EACH PARTICIPANT WITH A TRAINED ADULT MENTOR WHO PROVIDED CONSISTENT GUIDANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. MENTORS HELPED YOUTH SET EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER GOALS, NAVIGATE LIFE TRANSITIONS, AND BUILD TRUSTED RELATIONSHIPS THAT MANY HAVE LACKED THROUGHOUT CHILDHOOD.
  2. IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAUMA-INFORMED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES - FPC HOPE CENTER EXPANDED ITS SERVICE MODEL BY INTRODUCING TRAUMA-INFORMED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. THIS ENHANCED LEVEL OF SUPPORT ALLOWED STAFF TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED ASSISTANCE TAILORED TO PARTICIPANT NEEDS, HELPING YOUNG ADULTS ADDRESS BARRIERS RELATED TO HOUSING STABILITY, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, MENTAL HEALTH, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING WHILE INCREASING ENGAGEMENT AND SERVICE ACCESSIBILITY.
  3. EXPANSION OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND COORDINATED SERVICE DELIVERY - FPC HOPE CENTER SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDED ITS COLLABORATIVE NETWORK BEYOND ITS INITIAL PILOT PARTNERSHIP MODEL. THE ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED AND STRENGTHENED RELATIONSHIPS WITH MULTIPLE COMMUNITY PARTNERS, INCLUDING SCHOOL SYSTEMS, EMERGENCY SHELTERS, AND THE KANAWHA VALLEY COLLECTIVE CONTINUUM OF CARE PARTNERS. THESE COLLABORATIONS IMPROVED REFERRAL PATHWAYS, INCREASED ACCESS TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AND ENHANCED COORDINATED CARE FOR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.

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

  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 2025.

    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 May 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 November 4, 2026.

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