Nonprofit · EIN 26-3209888
HOPE MADE REAL
Tax-exempt · WILLIAMSPORT, PA 17701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $395,387 | $286,963 | $108,424 | $110,009 | $105 | $109,904 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $190,424 | $195,661 | -$5,237 | $1,480 | $0 | $1,480 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $395,387
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $281,276
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,525
- Program services (functional)
- $281,276
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,704
- Fundraising (functional)
- $983
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,480
- Total assets, end of year
- $110,009
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $105
- Net assets, end of year
- $109,904
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $109,904
- Gross receipts
- $395,387
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERALD BROWN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TIM BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARILYN ELY-YORKS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CAROL FALKE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| ANDREW KAHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARGIE KROGH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LOUISE MEDLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAURA SLEBODA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ARLENE BROWN | FOUNDER Former | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERALD BROWN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TIM BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARILYN ELY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CAROL FALKE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| MARGIE KROGH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LOUISE MEDLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAURA SLEBODA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ARLENE BROWN | FOUNDER Former | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 3222, WILLIAMSPORT, PA 17701-0222
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- GERALD BROWN, 345 WINTHROP AVE, S WILLIAMSPORT, PA 17701
- Signed the 990
- MARILYN ELY-YORKS, TREASURER
- Phone
- (570) 998-2620
- Website
- WWW.HOPEMADEREAL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CONVERGE PC
Mission
HOPE MADE REAL, INC. IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN THE COUNTRY OF RWANDA. STARTED IN 2008, HOPE MADE REAL, INC. SUPPORTS VARIOUS PROJECTS IN RWANDA WITH THE AIM OF ASSISTING THE COUNTRY'S ORPHANED AND ABANDONED CHILDREN AND OTHER POOR AND VULNERABLE RESIDENTS OF RWANDA.
Program accomplishments
- CHILDREN'S OPERATIONS: HOPE MADE REAL SUPPORTS THE URUKUNDO FOUNDATION IN MUHANGA, RWANDA, WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO COMMUNITY CHILDREN, AS WELL AS SUPPORT FOR THE CHILDREN WHO WERE RESIDENTS OF THE URUKUNDO HOME FOR CHILDREN AND ARE NOW IN KINSHIP PLACEMENT OR FOSTER HOMES. THIS SUPPORT INCLUDES ALL SCHOOL EXPENSES AS WELL AS MEDICAL INSURANCE. HOPE MADE REAL ALSO PROVIDES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE PHYSICAL FACILITIES OF THE URUKUNDO FOUNDATION. DAY CARE INSIDE PLAY AREA WAS TILED AND OUTSIDE PLAY AREA IS BEING IMPROVED. DENTAL PRACTICE CONTINUES WHILE WAITING FOR A LICENSE FROM RWANDAN GOVERNMENT. KITCHEN REBUILD IS COMPLETED WITH NEW BUILDING CONNECTED TO THE DINING ROOM, NEW FURNISHINGS AND APPLIANCES TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY. BUILDINGS USED FOR TEMPORARY KITCHEN ARE NOW ONGOING STORAGE AND OFFICE SPACE. PURCHASED NEW GENERATOR.Expenses $196,798 · grants $196,798
- EDUCATION: HOPE MADE REAL PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE CHILDREN IN THE URUKUNDO VILLAGE AND NOW PROVIDES SUPPORT TO OTHER CHILDREN IN THE MUHANGA DISTRICT OF RWANDA THROUGH THE CYEZA SECTOR SUPPORT PROJECT. TOTAL STUDENTS (BOTH PRESCHOOL AND PRIMARY) 1,147. ADDITIONAL CLASSROOM COMPLETED. SECONDARY SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION BEGAN. GOAL IS TO BUILD 8 CLASSROOMS TO EXPAND SCHOOL PROGRAM TO SECONDARY O- LEVEL (SENIOR 7,8, AND 9). TO BE COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 2026 THERE ARE 1191 STUDENTS AT URUKUNDO LEANING CENTER FROM PRESCHOOL TO GRADE 6.Expenses $73,378 · grants $73,378
- COMMUNITY SUPPORT: HOPE MADE REAL CONTINUES TO HELP RESIDENTS BECOME SELF-SUSTAINING. NEW MOTHERS ARE GIVEN SANITARY SUPPLIES, LAYETTES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN CARE OF NEW BORNS AVERAGE 2 OR MORE PER WEEK. SEWING SCHOOL IS TRAINING 57 STUDENTS. THE SUPPORT TO CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY HAS BEEN EXPANDED BY PROVIDING CLOTHING AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO NEEDY FAMILIES. CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE 26 FORMER RESIDENTS LIVING IN FOSTER OR BIO HOMES FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES, TUITION, MEDICAL AND SCHOOL LUNCHES.Expenses $11,100 · grants $11,100
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-3209888
- 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
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $110,009
- Income (IRS master file)
- $395,387
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $395,387 | $286,963 | $110,009 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $190,424 | $195,661 | $1,480 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $175,041 | $176,764 | $6,717 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 26-3209888).
Questions about HOPE MADE REAL
- What is the EIN of HOPE MADE REAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPE MADE REAL is 26-3209888.
- Is HOPE MADE REAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to HOPE MADE REAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOPE MADE REAL 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 HOPE MADE REAL 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 HOPE MADE REAL 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 HOPE MADE REAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names GERALD BROWN.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOPE MADE REAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HOPE MADE REAL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $395,387, expenses of $286,963 and total assets of $110,009 at year end.
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