Hope for Our Neighbors
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING INSECURITY IN CHESHIRE, CONNECTICUT. THE HOPE FOR OUR NEIGHBORS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HOPE AND COMPASSION TO OUR NEIGHBORS IN CHESHIRE, CONNECTICUT WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH HOUSING INSECURITY OR HOMELESSNESS BY ARRANGING SERVICES, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, GUIDANCE & ADVOCACY, IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND OUR COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $64,609
- Spending
- $10,787
- Reserves
- 59.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 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 (2)
- $2,658 spent. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PREVENTS HOMELESSNESS THROUGH DIRECT ASSISTANCE WITH UTILITY SHUT-OFFS, UNEXPECTED MECHANICAL OR STRUCTURE FAILURES, OR LOSS OF INCOME RESULTING FROM JOB LOSS OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PREVENT FORECLOSURE OR EVICTION WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF HOUSING.
- $923 spent. COLD WEATHER KITS: THE PURPOSE OF THE COLD WEATHER KIT PROGRAM IS TO PROTECT THE PHYSICAL SAFETY OF HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE LIVING OUTSIDE DURING THE COLDEST MONTHS. EACH COLD WEATHER KIT IS SUPPLIED WITH A SLEEPING BAG, BEDROLL, COAT, HAT, NECK WARMER, GLOVES, THERMAL SOCKS, AND HAND & BODY WARMERS. THE KIT CONTENTS ARE PLACED IN LARGE WATER-RESISTANT DUFFLE BAG ALONG WITH PERSONAL TOILETRY ITEMS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR GETTING HELP. COLD WEATHER KITS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS BY OFFICERS FROM THE CHESHIRE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CHESHIRE HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 October 2024.
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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