Hope Above Fear
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF HOPE ABOVE FEAR IS TO PROMOTE AWARENESS ABOUT THE DANGERS OF SUBSTANCE USE, EXTEND ASSISTANCE TO YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE MISUSE, AND PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES NAVIGATING THESE CHALLENGES.
- Income
- $74,569
- Spending
- $73,673
- Reserves
- 5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 76%
- Highest pay
- $16,268, executive di
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 (3)
- $23,365 spent. CHOOSE YOUR STORY: HOPE ABOVE FEARS CHOOSE YOUR STORY PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE, SUBSTANCE-FREE GATHERINGS AND POSITIVE ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEENS FOCUSED ON PREVENTION THROUGH CONNECTION, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, LEADERSHIP, AND RESILIENCE-BUILDING. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED COMMUNITY OUTINGS, EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES, AND WELLNESS-CENTERED EVENTS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN PROTECTIVE FACTORS AND REDUCE RISK BEHAVIORS AMONG YOUTH. THE PROGRAM PRIMARILY SERVED TEENS AGES 1317 IN ESCAMBIA AND SANTA ROSA COUNTIES. IN 2025, HOPE ABOVE FEAR HOSTED 23 CHOOSE YOUR STORY GATHERINGS, PROVIDING 277 PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES AND REACHING 147 UNIQUE YOUTH. THIS INCLUDED 52 TEENS ENGAGED THROUGH A COMMUNITY-WIDE AWARENESS EVENT, 25 PARTICIPANTS FROM SANTA ROSA COUNTY, AND CONTINUED INVOLVEMENT FROM 29 RETURNING PARTICIPANTS WHO ATTENDED MULTIPLE EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. A SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENT IN 2025 WAS THE CONTINUED GROWTH AND EXPANSION OF YOUTH ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING INCREASED PARTICIPATION FROM RETURNING YOUTH AND EXPANDED REGIONAL OUTREACH. PROGRAM REVENUE INCLUDED THE ESCAMBIA CHILDRENS TRUST GRANT AND OTHER DONATIONS.
- $2,794 spent. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL: HOPE ABOVE FEARS YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (YAC) PROVIDES TEENS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS, PARTICIPATE IN PEER ADVOCACY, AND CONTRIBUTE TO SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION AND MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS INITIATIVES WITHIN THEIR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM SERVED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ESCAMBIA AND SANTA ROSA COUNTIES. IN 2025, HOPE ABOVE FEAR HOSTED 6 YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND ENGAGED 16 TEENS IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, PREVENTION ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY IMPACT INITIATIVES. A SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENT DURING 2025 WAS THE OPENING OF THE HOPE HOUSE, CREATING A DEDICATED YOUTH RESOURCE AND PROGRAMMING SPACE THAT SUPPORTS CONNECTION, PREVENTION ACTIVITIES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND ONGOING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOR TEENS AND FAMILIES. PROGRAM REVENUE INCLUDED THE ESCAMBIA CHILDRENS TRUST GRANT AND OTHER DONATIONS.
- $4,169 spent. EMPOWER: HOPE ABOVE FEARS EMPOWER PROGRAM PROVIDES YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION EDUCATION, FENTANYL AWARENESS, MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS, AND EARLY INTERVENTION EDUCATION THROUGH IN-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS, PARENT EDUCATION SESSIONS, AND COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS. THE PROGRAM SERVED MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, PARENTS, EDUCATORS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGHOUT ESCAMBIA AND SANTA ROSA COUNTIES. IN 2025, HOPE ABOVE FEAR FACILITATED 13 EMPOWER IN-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS ACROSS 7 SCHOOLS AND HOSTED 6 PARENT WORKSHOPS, DIRECTLY EDUCATING AND ENGAGING MORE THAN 685 STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, PARENTS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN PERSON. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTED ITS PREVENTION AWARENESS VIDEO ACROSS 29 MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT ESCAMBIA AND SANTA ROSA COUNTIES, VIRTUALLY EXTENDING PREVENTION EDUCATION TO MORE THAN 21,000 YOUTH, EDUCATORS, AND FAMILIES. A SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENT DURING 2025 WAS THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION AND LARGE-SCALE SCHOOL DISTRIBUTION OF THE ORGANIZATIONS PREVENTION AWARENESS VIDEO, SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASING THE REACH AND ACCESSIBILITY OF PREVENTION EDUCATION EFFORTS ACROSS NORTHWEST FLORIDA.
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 February 2023.
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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