Hopeful Hair
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Hopeful Hair provided professional hair care services hygiene education and confidence-building support to children in foster care and underserved families throughout the year. Services were delivered through community partnerships and on-site programming to reduce access and transportation barriers. In addition to direct hair care services Hopeful Hair supported youth development by introducing basic hair care skills and self-care education helping children feel confident prepared for school and supported in their daily lives.
- Income
- $24,564
- Spending
- $24,578
- Reserves
- 1.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 66%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 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 (2)
- $12,000 spent. Program 2: Empower Through Beauty Youth Development ProgramHopeful Hair implemented its Empower Through Beauty program to support youth development through basic hair care education and exposure to vocational skills. Youth participants learned foundational hair care techniques personal hygiene practices and self-care skills in a supportive environment. This program benefited approximately 25 youth helping build confidence life skills and early workforce awareness.
- Program 1: Hair Care & Hygiene Services for Children in Foster CareHopeful Hair provided professional hair care services to children in foster care and underserved families through community partnerships and on-site programming. Services included hair grooming basic hygiene education and confidence-building support to help children feel prepared for school and daily activities. During the year Hopeful Hair served approximately 100 children reducing access and transportation barriers while promoting dignity self-esteem and overall well-being.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 2024.
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 September 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 October 21, 2026.
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