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Nonprofit · EIN 20-0094022

JOURNEY TO HOPE

Tax-exempt · N RICHLND HLS, TX 76182

Financials

$46K$68K2023$47K$53K2024$42K$39K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of JOURNEY TO HOPE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$42,128$39,331$2,797$9,462$0$9,462
December 31, 2024990-EZ$47,029$53,214-$6,185$6,665$0$6,665
December 31, 2023990-EZ$45,500$67,799-$22,299$12,850$0$12,850
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$42,128
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$32,439
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Printing, publications and postage
$2,978
Other expenses
$3,914
Program services (functional)
$1,835

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$6,665
Total assets, end of year
$9,462
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$9,462
Cash, savings and investments
$9,462
Gross receipts
$42,128

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Adriana LunguPresident / Treasurer5$0
Lucian DugulescuFinancial Custodian2$0
Aniela ChisBoard Member3$0
John LunguBoard Member2$0
Mirela DugulescuSecretary2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Adriana LunguPresident / Treasurer5$0
Lucian DugulescuFinancial Custodian2$0
Aniela ChisBoard Member3$0
John LunguBoard Member2$0
Mirela DugulescuSecretary2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Adriana LunguPresident / Treasurer5$0
Lucian DugulescuFinancial Custodian2$0
Aniela ChisBoard Member3$0
John LunguBoard Member2$0
Mirela DugulescuSecretary2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6916 HEATHER LN, N RICHLND HLS, TX 76182-1618
In care of
% GEORGE ZIMBRU
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
PO BOX 399, Rowlett TX 75030
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
Adriana Lungu, PO BOX 399, Rowlett TX 75030
Signed the 990-EZ
Adriana Lungu, President
Phone
(469) 288-5715

Mission

The organization's primary exempt purpose is to provide charitable, humanitarian aid and provide relief of the poor, the distressed and underprivileged as well as expanding educational opportunities for youth and combating human trafficking by means of raising awareness and education.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Feeding Program. The feeding program feeds young adults attending activities offered at the Hope Community Center. Funds were used to purchase different types of salty and sweet snacks, fruits, vegetables, hot tea, and other groceries to cook hot meals. The snacks and drinks were served daily at the Community Center to about 180 persons per week. Three hot meals per week were served to about 35 persons per meal.
    Expenses $549 · grants $8,000
  • Hope Community Center. Providing a space for university students to feel appreciated and supported. The Center provides the young adults with a library, study rooms, game room, kitchen, event space, a kitchen and an office. The Center is opened daily for scheduled activities such as self development courses or english clubs for ESL students. The Center is also used for big events to attract young adults. There are about 200 people using the center weekly with the exception of our big events. Our big events bring in over 100 people per event and we have about eight of these days in a year. One of these big events are to bring awareness against human trafficking to young adults through education and social media campaigns.
    Expenses $106 · grants $7,000
  • Internship Program. Assisting 5 young adults with educational and hands on experience at the Hope Community Center. The program consisted of classroom time of theory and then practice those learned skills at the evening activities at the Hope Community Center.
    Expenses $939 · grants $9,000
  • Leadership Development Program. Monthly Leadership Development meetings for 12 individuals. Curriculum development. One-on-One Leadership coaching for 12 individuals. Meals and accommodations for the Leadership Retreat.
    Expenses $143 · grants $1,000
  • Special Events. Connect events for youth. Human Trafficking Awareness special events. Around 300 youth attend these events on yearly basis.
    Expenses $98 · grants $800

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
20-0094022
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2005
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X21)
Assets (IRS master file)
$9,462
Income (IRS master file)
$42,128

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$42,128$39,331$9,462IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$47,029$53,214$6,665IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$45,500$67,799$12,850XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Adriana Lungu
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2018
Officer: JANET FAGGART
December 31, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-0094022).

Questions about JOURNEY TO HOPE

What is the EIN of JOURNEY TO HOPE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of JOURNEY TO HOPE is 20-0094022.
Is JOURNEY TO HOPE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
Are donations to JOURNEY TO HOPE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does JOURNEY TO HOPE file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of JOURNEY TO HOPE due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did JOURNEY TO HOPE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of JOURNEY TO HOPE?
The 990-N for 2020 names Adriana Lungu.
Who are the officers and directors of JOURNEY TO HOPE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does JOURNEY TO HOPE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $42,128, expenses of $39,331 and total assets of $9,462 at year end.

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