2026-08-14T15:53:47-05:00 2025-09-30 521392008 GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN 4550 MONTGOMERY AVE SUITE 800N BETHESDA MD 208142930 990 2024-10-01 202869184 HOPE AND A HOME HOPE 2023877091 1236 COLUMBIA RD NW WASHINGTON DC 20009 LYNN C FRENCH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2023877091 2026-08-14 1 0 ELIZABETH W HELLER P00397829 3019519090 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z ORAL POTTINGER 1236 COLUMBIA RD NW WASHINGTON DC 20009 1135977 0 X WWW.HOPEANDAHOME.ORG X 2005 DC SEE PART III, LINE 1. 11 10 6 50 0 0 542605 616822 927584 513588 359 237 2000 5330 1472548 1135977 54415 38342 0 0 589240 479569 0 0 131217 798679 894663 1442334 1412574 30214 -276597 2231856 2007167 2759868 2811776 -528012 -804609 X HOPE AND A HOME'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN WASHINGTON, DC, TO CREATE STABLE HOMES OF THEIR OWN AND TO MAKE LASTING CHANGES IN THEIR LIVES. WE CAN AND DO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY FOR QUALIFIED FAMILIES THROUGH THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WE OFFER. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, HOPE AND A HOME HAS HELPED HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES ACHIEVE LASTING INDEPENDENCE. OUR COMPREHENSIVE EMPOWERMENT MODEL FOR CREATING SUSTAINABLE CHANGE WITHIN FAMILIES FOCUSES ON FOUR MAIN KEYS FOR CHANGE: 1) AFFORDABLE HOUSING; 2) REWARDING WORK; 3) HIGHER EDUCATION;4) VALUABLE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. 0 0 794573 513588 HOUSING PROGRAM:PHASE I TRANSITIONAL HOUSING: HOPE AND A HOME OWNS 19 TRANSITIONAL HOUSING UNITS. WE WORKED WITH THE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR THE PREVENTION OF HOMELESSNESS IN FY2025 TO FILL OUR UNIT VACANCIES WITH FAMILIES FROM LOCAL SHELTERS. IN FY2025, WE PROVIDED 21 HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH HIGHLY SUBSIDIZED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING UNITS, WHICH THEY MAY INHABIT FOR UP TO THREE YEARS. DURING THEIR RESIDENCY, FAMILIES SECURE EMPLOYMENT, ENROLL THEIR CHILDREN IN DAY CARE AND GOOD-PERFORMING SCHOOLS, GAIN HOUSING AND FINANCIAL LITERACY SKILLS -- WHILE ADDRESSING THEIR PERSONAL BARRIERS TO SUCCESS AND INDEPENDENCE. BY GRADUATION, PARENTS ARE PREPARED TO SECURE AFFORDABLE HOUSING - WHICH SOMETIMES MEANS BECOMING OWNERS OF COOPERATIVES OR OTHER HOUSING.PHASE 2 INDEPENDENT HOUSING: AFTER THREE YEARS IN TRANSITIONAL, HOUSING FAMILIES IN PHASE 2 LIVE INDEPENDENTLY, YET CONTINUE TO RECEIVE PERSONALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT ON A MONTHLY BASIS TO MAINTAIN THEIR HOMES AND ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS - WHICH CAN RANGE FROM CONTINUING EDUCATION AND CAREER PROSPECTS TO PURCHASING A HOME. PHASE 2 FAMILIES THAT MOVE INTO MARKET-RATE HOUSING RECEIVE UP TO $300/MONTH FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE IN THEIR FIRST YEAR OUT AND $200/MONTH IN THEIR SECOND YEAR. 340531 38342 EDUCATION AND JOB READINESS PROGRAMS:EDUCATION:FAMILIES IN BOTH PHASE ONE AND PHASE TWO PARTICIPATE IN THE GRACE DICKERSON HIGHER EDUCATION FOR ALL (GDHEFA). GDHEFA KEEPS THE 137 LOW-INCOME CHILDREN WE CURRENTLY SERVE ON A CLEAR ACADEMIC TRACK FROM PRESCHOOL TO COLLEGE AND BEYOND, WHILE ENROLLING PARENTS IN CAREER-BOOSTING EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL COURSES. STAFF ADVOCATES FOR EACH CHILD TO BE ENROLLED IN GOOD-PERFORMING SCHOOLS, WORK WITH PARENTS TO ESTABLISH AND ACHIEVE EDUCATIONAL GOALS FOR THEIR CHILDREN, ENSURE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ARE PROPERLY DIAGNOSED AND RECEIVE INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS (IEP'S) AS NEEDED, AND ARRANGE TUTORING SERVICES. WE ALSO SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS THROUGH PRE-K TO 12TH GRADE, COLLEGE, AND GRADUATE SCHOOL TO ENSURE THEY ACHIEVE POST-SECONDARY GOALS.JOB READINESS: EARNING A LIVING WAGE IS FUNDAMENTAL TO MOVING FAMILIES TO SELF SUFFICIENCY. OUR JOB READINESS PROGRAM WORKS WITH PARENTS AND TEENS TO IMPROVE THEIR JOB READINESS AND INCREASE THEIR EARNING POTENTIAL. IT PROVIDES A SERIES OF INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS AND WORKSHOPS THAT PROMOTE SELF DISCOVERY AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT. SESSION TOPICS COVER GOALS SETTING, RESUME PREPARATION, INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES AND BUILDING PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS. 72379 FOOD PROGRAM:WE PROVIDED GROCERIES MONTHLY TO 68 FAMILIES DURING FY2025. DELIVERIES WERE COMPRISED OF FRESH HEALTHY FOOD INCLUDING FRUIT, VEGETABLES, MEAT, FISH, BREAD, CEREAL, MILK. THE FOOD WAS PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM WHOLESALE FOOD SUPPLIERS WHO DELIVERED THE FOOD DIRECTLY TO HOPE AND A HOME - AFTER WHICH WE BAGGED IT FOR PICK-UP OR DELIVERY TO OUR FAMILIES. 1207483 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 14 0 1 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 X LYNN C FRENCH 2023877091 1236 COLUMBIA ROAD NW WASHINGTON DC 20009 LYNN C FRENCH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X X 79968 0 3199 ORAL D POTTINGER CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JAMES TURNER VICE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 KIMBERLY J LEVINE TREASURER 4.00 X X 0 0 0 SHANTI ABEDIN SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 SONYA ALI DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JULIA HOWELL BARROS DIRECTOR 4.00 X 0 0 0 LYNN FISCHER FOX DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 CORINNE KIRKLAND-MERCEDES DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MONICA PALACIO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LEAH MALCOLM SKRINE DIRECTOR 3.00 X 0 0 0 79968 0 3199 0 0 0 0 0 15000 601822 616822 RENTAL INCOME 900099 513588 513588 513588 237 237 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 5330 5330 5330 1135977 513588 0 5567 X 1742 1742 36600 36600 90344 68598 8233 13513 294004 223238 26792 43974 4364 3313 398 653 52845 40124 4816 7905 38012 28350 4077 5585 43610 32199 3039 8372 178937 131660 12593 34684 35242 27095 2712 5435 20211 15323 1818 3070 289996 288527 556 913 4268 4146 38 84 811 651 62 98 183747 183747 40971 27392 8183 5396 TENANTS SERVICES 88463 88463 PAYROLL FEES 4224 3119 294 811 TRAINING 3041 2245 212 584 DUES 729 538 51 140 413 413 1412574 1207483 73874 131217 882 882 362880 183808 6317 11580 18251 3921227 2123318 1856514 1797909 2231856 2007167 150318 157219 70176 2510502 2510502 99048 73879 2759868 2811776 X -528012 -804609 -528012 -804609 2231856 2007167 -276597 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 644527 639285 369571 542605 616822 2812810 644527 639285 369571 542605 616822 2812810 612950 2199860 753 418 281 359 237 2048 300 2000 5330 7630 2822488 3954729 0.77940 0.77000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 3870878 2073954 1796924 46187 45202 985 4162 4162 0 1797909 TENANT DEPOSITS 73879 73879 1135977 0 1135977 0 1135977 1412574 0 1412574 0 1412574 1 TUITION ASSISTANCE 13 36600 PART I, LINE 2: HOPE AND A HOME AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE PART OF HOPE AND A HOME PROGRAMS--RESIDENTS LIVING IN ONE OF THEIR PROPERTIES OR FORMER RESIDENTS WHO ARE PARTICIPATING IN THEIR HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM. GRANTS REPRESENT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FINANCIAL AID FROM OTHER SOURCES AND THE AMOUNTS NEEDED TO MATRICULATE IN AN EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL OR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM. RECIPIENTS MUST MAINTAIN A 2.5 MINIMUM GRADE POINT AVERAGE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS AND REVIEWED BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT. THE 990 WAS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THROUGH E-MAIL PRIOR TO BEING FILED WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT UPON JOINING THE BOARD. IN THE EVENT OF A DISCLOSURE BY A BOARD MEMBER OF A FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE BOARD, IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF ISSUE ARISES, THE CONFLICTED PARTY IS EXCUSED FROM THE GOVERNING BOARD MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD MEMBERS DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IF THE GOVERNING BOARD HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT INFORMS THE MEMBER OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORDS THE MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF, AFTER HEARING THE MEMBER'S RESPONSE AND AFTER MAKING FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE GOVERNING BOARD DETERMINES THE MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT TAKES APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. EMPLOYEES ALSO SIGN CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS AND SIMILAR PROCEDURES ARE APPLIED IN THE CASE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST HELD BY AN EMPLOYEE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED AND APPROVED BY INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD. THIS PROCESS USES COMPARABILITY DATA AND THERE IS CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION. THE LAST REVIEW WAS IN MAY 2025. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 34,062. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3,259. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 8,973. TOTAL EXPENSES 46,294. DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 95,722. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 9,155. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 25,217. TOTAL EXPENSES 130,094. HR CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,876. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 179. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 494. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,549.