Nonprofit · EIN 27-3678596
CIRCLE OF HOPE MINISTRIES INC
Tax-exempt · BEAUFORT, SC 29901
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $124,602 | $116,302 | $8,300 | $552,404 | $608 | $551,796 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $144,339 | $125,850 | $18,489 | $544,206 | $707 | $543,499 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $164,553 | $133,993 | $30,560 | $526,252 | $1,242 | $525,010 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $116,751
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $7,851
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $33,237
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $13,920
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $14,985
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $24,605
- Travel
- $93
- Depreciation
- $8,014
- Program services (functional)
- $95,855
- Management and general (functional)
- $20,447
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $544,206
- Total assets, end of year
- $552,404
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $608
- Net assets, end of year
- $551,796
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $216,244
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $407,506
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $144,290
- Gross receipts
- $124,602
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 26
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- SC
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Dortch | President and Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee | 45 | $13,920 |
| Pat Mabie | Thrift Store Manager Director Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| Gordon Mabie | Thrift Store CoManager Trustee or director | 45 | $0 |
| Rev Donald Goodwine | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Eulela Richardson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Candace Brasseur | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Louis Murray | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cynthia D Mitchell | Secretary Treasurer Officer | 15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Dortch | President and Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 57 | $13,920 |
| Pat Mabie | Thrift Store Manager Director Trustee or director | 52 | $0 |
| Gordon Mabie | Thrift Store CoManager Trustee or director | 52 | $0 |
| Rev Donald Goodwine | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Eulela Richardson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Candace Brasseur | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Louis Murray | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cynthia D Mitchell | Secretary Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Dortch | President and Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $16,240 |
| Kathleen Powley | Thrift Store Manager Director Trustee or director | 45 | $0 |
| James Powley | Thrift Store CoManager Trustee or director | 45 | $0 |
| Rev Donald Goodwine | Chairman Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Eulela Richardson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Candace Brasseur | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Louis Murray | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cynthia D Mitchell | Secretary Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 554, BEAUFORT, SC 29901-0554
- In care of
- % REV DR JOHN C DORTCH
- Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
- P O Box 554, Beaufort SC 29901
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- John C Dortch, PO Box 554, Beaufort, SC 29901
- Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
- Rev John C Dortch, 1011 Greene Street, Beaufort SC 29902
- Signed the 990
- John C Dortch, President and Executive Director
- Phone
- (843) 263-2563
- Website
- www.circleofhope.org
- Return prepared by
- Lightsource Business Center LLC
Mission
Faith based organization that is committed to the Biblical precept that we serve God by serving others. Our mission is to feed, clothe, and provide shelter to the homeless, minister to the sick, and to prisoners and to ex-offenders in their effort to transition back into society as law abiding, productive members of their communities.
Program accomplishments
- To provide food and temporary shelter to the homeless and homebound seniors. Transportation and food was provided to the homeless to other areas in the community that could provide shelter. Meals were delivered to those that were sick. Hospital visitation. Develop individual success plans to those who are homeless who are wanting more than just a hand out but a hand up.Expenses $27,170
- Assist homeless veterans and others in transitioning from homelessness into their own residences by providing free furniture household goods electronics and whatever else they may need for their residenceExpenses $68,685
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 | 990 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
- 27-3678596
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $552,404
- Income (IRS master file)
- $124,602
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $124,602 | $116,302 | $552,404 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $144,339 | $125,850 | $544,206 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $164,553 | $133,993 | $526,252 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $237,421 | $265,720 | $494,982 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: Rev John C Dortch | December 31, 2014 | ≤ $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 27-3678596).
Questions about CIRCLE OF HOPE MINISTRIES INC
- What is the EIN of CIRCLE OF HOPE MINISTRIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CIRCLE OF HOPE MINISTRIES INC is 27-3678596.
- Is CIRCLE OF HOPE MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to CIRCLE OF HOPE MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CIRCLE OF HOPE MINISTRIES 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 CIRCLE OF HOPE MINISTRIES INC 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 CIRCLE OF HOPE MINISTRIES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CIRCLE OF HOPE MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names John C Dortch.
- Who are the officers and directors of CIRCLE OF HOPE MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $13,920 (John Dortch, President and Executive Director).
- How much revenue does CIRCLE OF HOPE MINISTRIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $124,602, expenses of $116,302 and total assets of $552,404 at year end.
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