Nonprofit · EIN 35-2327253
HOPE MEADOWS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $720,243 | $779,378 | -$59,135 | $916,540 | $399,662 | $516,878 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $740,989 | $547,863 | $193,126 | $903,468 | $327,455 | $576,013 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $515,976 | $242,486 | $273,490 | $719,992 | $337,105 | $382,887 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $524,682
- Program service revenue
- $121,369
- Investment income
- $4,436
- Net income from fundraising events
- $58,640
- Other revenue
- $69,756
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $53,300
- Other salaries and wages
- $127,670
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $200,858
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,788
- Accounting fees
- $15,517
- Occupancy
- $37,013
- Depreciation
- $30,588
- Program services (functional)
- $548,204
- Management and general (functional)
- $71,482
- Fundraising (functional)
- $159,692
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $903,468
- Total assets, end of year
- $916,540
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $399,662
- Net assets, end of year
- $516,878
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $728,751
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $373,893
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $142,985
- Gross receipts
- $720,243
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 2009
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Togliatti | Executive Director Officer, Key employee | 40 | $53,300 |
| Anne Kichurchak | Director of Community Outreach Officer | 6 | $16,595 |
| Amy Pausche | Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Stacey Frey | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Frattare | Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Donna Thrane | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Diane Weseloh | Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Nate Marshall | Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Joe Roberts | Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Scott Mawaka | Chair Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Deena Rini | Treasurer Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Katherine Hanna | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Togliatti | Executive Director Officer, Key employee | 40 | $38,950 |
| Anne Kichurchak | Director of Community Outreach Officer | 6 | $10,223 |
| Amy Pausche | Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Stacey Frey | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Frattare | Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Donna Thrane | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Diane Weseloh | Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Nate Marshall | Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Scott Mawaka | Chair Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Deena Rini | Treasurer Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Regina Sacha | Former Vice Chair Former | 0.5 | $0 |
| Nicole Hagy | Former Member Former | 0.5 | $0 |
| Christine Bohovik | Former Secretary Former | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNE KICHURCHAK | COMM DIR Officer | 10 | $840 |
| SHARON CASEY | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| REGINA SACHA | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| AMY PAUSCHE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| STACEY FREY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVID FRATTARE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| NICOLE HAGY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KATIE ONDERS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DONNA THRANE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| EMILIE KURTZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| GENE JASKO | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| MICHELLE TOGLIATTI | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 31862, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-0862
- In care of
- % MICHELLE TOGLIATTI
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- 6480 Rockside Woods South, Independence OH 44131
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Michelle Togliatti, 4820 Ridge Rd, Wadsworth, OH 44281
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- Michelle Togliatti, 5803 Chestnut Road, Independence OH 44131
- Signed the 990
- MICHELLE TOGLIATTI, Executive Director
- Phone
- (216) 232-3656
- Website
- www.hopemeadowsoh.org
- Return prepared by
- pinnaCLE Ohio LLC
Mission
Hope Meadows is dedicated to transforming lives through equine assisted mental health services and life skills programs; body, mind and spirit.
Program accomplishments
- YOUTH PROGRAMS Hope Meadows is committed to fostering emotional growth, resilience, and healing in youth through equine-assisted psychotherapy, wellness programming, and nature-based experiences. Our youth programming integrates licensed mental health support with the therapeutic connection between horses and humans. We serve children and adolescents navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, family instability, and life transitions. Key program offerings include: 1. Mind Times with Horses Social-emotional learning groups utilizing structured equine-assisted activities to build confidence, communication skills, emotional regulation, mindfulness, and healthy peer relationships. 2. Individual Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy Licensed clinicians provide trauma-informed one-on-one counseling supported by equine-assisted interventions for youth experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral concerns, grief, and other mental health challenges. 3. Grief & Loss Groups Equine-assisted counseling groups provide youth with a safe environment to process bereavement, family loss, and traumatic experiences while learning healthy coping skills. 4. Addiction Prevention and Recovery Support Counseling and wellness services for youth impacted by substance use, family addiction, or early recovery, emphasizing resilience, emotional regulation, and support systems. 5. Human Trafficking & Exploitation Recovery Support Trauma-informed equine-assisted services designed to help youth rebuild trust, increase emotional safety, and support healing from exploitation and abuse. 6. Juvenile & Specialized Court Partnerships Collaborative programming with juvenile justice and diversion systems providing therapeutic alternatives and behavioral health support through equine-assisted counseling. 7. Summer Wellness & Therapeutic Camps Seasonal wellness programs focused on emotional wellness, confidence building, mindfulness, teamwork, and healthy social interaction through equine and nature-based experiences. 8. School & Community Partnerships Collaborative mental health and wellness programming with schools, community organizations, shelters, and youth-serving agencies to increase access to therapeutic support.Expenses $300,834 · revenue $76,676
- ADULT PROGRAMS Hope Meadows provides trauma-informed equine-assisted psychotherapy, wellness programming, and nature-based mental health services for adults navigating complex emotional, relational, and life challenges. Services are designed to support holistic healing, emotional regulation, resilience, and personal growth. Programming includes: 1. Individual Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy Licensed clinicians provide individualized counseling supported by equine-assisted interventions for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief, addiction recovery, and life stressors. 2. Grief & Loss Support Groups Group counseling experiences utilizing equine-assisted activities to support individuals processing bereavement, traumatic loss, and major life transitions. 3. Addiction Recovery & Wellness Groups Equine-assisted therapy and wellness groups supporting adults in all stages of substance use recovery with a focus on identity rebuilding, emotional regulation, coping skills, and connection. 4. Human Trafficking Survivor Support Specialized trauma-informed counseling and wellness programming designed to support survivors in rebuilding safety, empowerment, emotional wellness, and community connection. 5. Court Diversion & Reentry Partnerships Therapeutic services supporting adults involved in specialized dockets, diversion programs, and reentry initiatives through mental health and behavioral wellness interventions. 6. Wellness, Mindfulness & Self-Care Programs Group-based equine and nature-assisted wellness experiences promoting stress reduction, nervous system regulation, mindfulness, emotional awareness, and self-care practices. 7. Veterans & First Responders Programming Specialized wellness and trauma recovery services for veterans, law enforcement, firefighters, EMS personnel, healthcare workers, and first responders experiencing PTSD, burnout, compassion fatigue, or operational stress. 8. Community Mental Health & Wellness Outreach Educational workshops, wellness retreats, and collaborative community programming designed to increase access to mental health support and reduce barriers to care. 9. Corporate Team Building & Wellness Programs Customized equine-assisted wellness and team-building experiences for businesses and organizations focused on communication, leadership development, stress management, emotional intelligence, and workplace wellness. Programs promote collaboration, resilience, mindfulness, and healthy team dynamics through experiential learning with horses and nature-based activities.Expenses $247,370 · revenue $44,693
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
- 35-2327253
- 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)
- $916,540
- Income (IRS master file)
- $720,243
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $720,243 | $779,378 | $916,540 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $740,989 | $547,863 | $903,468 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $515,976 | $242,486 | $719,992 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $249,546 | $267,845 | $661,632 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Michelle Togliatti | 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 35-2327253).
Questions about HOPE MEADOWS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of HOPE MEADOWS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPE MEADOWS FOUNDATION is 35-2327253.
- Is HOPE MEADOWS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to HOPE MEADOWS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOPE MEADOWS FOUNDATION 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 MEADOWS FOUNDATION 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 HOPE MEADOWS FOUNDATION 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 HOPE MEADOWS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Michelle Togliatti.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOPE MEADOWS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $53,300 (Michelle Togliatti, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does HOPE MEADOWS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $720,243, expenses of $779,378 and total assets of $916,540 at year end.
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