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Irene Center for Hope

EIN 92-0892187 · Clarksville, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceFair64 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SUPPORT AND RELIEF TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING FINANICIAL HARDSHIPS IN OUR COMMUNITY.OUR BELIEF IS THAT EVERY PERSON DESERVES ACCESS TO BASIC NECCESSITIES AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES DURING DIFFICULT TIMES.

Income
$389,582
Spending
$334,935
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
0
Volunteers
9

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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% 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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (7)
  1. $177,959 spent. GRANTS WERE RECEIVED FROM BOTH THE UNITED WAY OF GREATER NASHVILLE TENNESSEE AND THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE THAT ALLOWED OUR ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SUPPORT AND RELIEF TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING DEVASTATING HARDSHIPS FOLLOWING THE DECEMBER 9TH, 2023 EF-3 TORNADO THAT AFFECTED CLARKSVILLE TENNESSEE
  2. $85,793 spent. A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT WAS RECEIVED FROM FIRST PRESBYTARIAN CHURCH IN CLARKSVILLE TENNESSEE TO ASSIST OUR ORGANIZATION WITH PROVIDING ESSENTIAL SUPPORT AND RELIEF TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING HARDSHIPS IN OUR COMMUNITY. $82610 WAS PAID OUT IN HARDSHIP ASSISTANCE TO HELP PAY UTILITY EXPENSES FOR OUR CLIENTS.
  3. $42,770 spent. A GRANT WAS RECEIVED FROM THE CMC COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION LOCATED IN CLARKSVILLE TENNESSEE TO HELP OUR ORGANIZATION PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CLIENTS IN NEED TO THE SEASONS ADULT DAY CENTER. SEASONS ADULT DAY CENTER PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIALIZATION AS WELL AS FOR IMPROVING LIFE SKILLS FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
  4. $25,120 spent. A GRANT WAS RECEIVED TO BUILD AN OUTDOOR WALKING TRACK DESIGNED TO PROMOTE WELLNESS FOR STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND STAFF AT LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN CLARKSVILLE TENNESSEE. THE PROJECT INVOLVED COMMUNITY WIDE EFFORT, INCLUDING LOCAL CONTRACTORS. THE WALKING TRACK WILL BE MAINTAINED BY A LOCAL BOY SCOUT TROOP
  5. $1,373 spent. A GRANT OF $2144 WAS RECEIVED FROM THE UNITED WAY OF GREATER NASHVILLE TO HELP FUND SUPPORT TO A LOCAL CLARKSVILLE TN PUBLIX EMPLOYEE TO ASSIST WITH A FINANCIAL STABILITY ISSUE
  6. A GRANT WAS RECEIVED TO BUILD AN OUTDOOR WALKING TRACK 25120. 25120. 0.
  7. A GRANT OF $2144 WAS RECEIVED FROM THE UNITED WAY OF 1373. 2144. 0.

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 May 2023.

    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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