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Nonprofit · EIN 26-2624459

RIPPLES OF HOPE INC

Tax-exempt · DEDHAM, MA 02026

Financials

$453K$208K2023$633K$325K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of RIPPLES OF HOPE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$633,130$325,275$307,855$1,122,939$45,643$1,077,296
December 31, 2023990$453,327$207,727$245,600$804,928$35,487$769,441
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$133,547
Program service revenue
$159,754
Investment income
$273,462
Other revenue
$66,367

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$40,000
Other salaries and wages
$55,289
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$61,749
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,700
Travel
$88,318
Program services (functional)
$70,284
Management and general (functional)
$81,641
Fundraising (functional)
$173,350

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$804,928
Total assets, end of year
$1,122,939
Total liabilities, end of year
$45,643
Net assets, end of year
$1,077,296
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,077,296
Gross receipts
$633,130
Employees
1
Volunteers
40
Year formed
2008
State of legal domicile
MA

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 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KRISTEN ATWOODPRESIDENT &
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KATHRYN COOKTREASURER, D
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LYNSEY COZENSCLERK
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KRISTEN ATWOODPRESIDENT &
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KATHRYN COOKTREASURER, D
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LYNSEY COZENSCLERK
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
591 BRIDGE ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-4130
In care of
% KATHRYN M COOK
Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
132 Turnpike Road, Southborough MA 01772
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KRISTEN ATWOOD, 591 BRIDGE STREET, DEDHAM, MA 02026
Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
Kristen Atwood, 11 Graystone Way, Southborough MA 01772
Signed the 990
KRISTEN ATWOOD, PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR
Phone
(508) 787-1000
Return prepared by
LEE YEE & COMPANY PC

Mission

THE CREATION OF ENDURING PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN DIVERSE FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES AND LEADERS WHO TOGETHER WORK ON LOCALLY-DRIVEN, SELF-SUSTAINING SOLUTIONS TO PRESSING CHALLENGES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • FUNDS RAISED FROM THE ANNUAL FAMILY GRATITUDE 5K TURKEY TROT WERE PROVIDED TO SUPPORT THE DEDHAM YOUTH COMMISSION. THE YOUTH COMMISSION IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND HEALTH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO THE YOUNG PEOPLE IN DEDHAM. THE ORGANIZATION'S CURRENT SERVICE INITIATIVES SUPPORTS THE DEDHAM FOOD PANTRY; THE HARVESTING SEEDS OF HOPE PROGRAM WHICH PARTNERS WITH THE PINE STREET INN.
  • GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE TO DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS.
    Expenses $70,284 · grants $40,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. 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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-2624459
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
2009
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,122,939
Income (IRS master file)
$633,130

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$633,130$325,275$1,122,939IRS
990December 2023$453,327$207,727$804,928XML
990December 2022$181,893$197,354$547,145IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2012
Officer: Kristen Atwood
December 31, 2012≤ $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 26-2624459).

Questions about RIPPLES OF HOPE INC

What is the EIN of RIPPLES OF HOPE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of RIPPLES OF HOPE INC is 26-2624459.
Is RIPPLES OF HOPE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to RIPPLES OF HOPE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does RIPPLES OF HOPE INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of RIPPLES OF HOPE INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did RIPPLES OF HOPE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of RIPPLES OF HOPE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KRISTEN ATWOOD.
Who are the officers and directors of RIPPLES OF HOPE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does RIPPLES OF HOPE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $633,130, expenses of $325,275 and total assets of $1,122,939 at year end.

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