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Nonprofit · EIN 36-3537762

HOPE HAVEN OF DEKALB COUNTY INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · DEKALB, IL 60115

Financials

$2.3M$1.8M2023$1.9M$1.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HOPE HAVEN OF DEKALB COUNTY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,865,239$1,807,460$57,779$2,807,220$80,746$2,726,474
June 30, 2024990$2,264,284$1,806,778$457,506$2,757,646$88,951$2,668,695
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,757,325
of which government grants
$1,195,846
Program service revenue
$91,833
Investment income
$16,081
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$110,612
Other salaries and wages
$1,010,289
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,325,364
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$8,500
Depreciation
$58,401
Program services (functional)
$1,535,617
Management and general (functional)
$211,939
Fundraising (functional)
$59,904

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,757,646
Total assets, end of year
$2,807,220
Total liabilities, end of year
$80,746
Net assets, end of year
$2,726,474
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,530,611
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,684,001
Net assets with donor restrictions
$42,473
Gross receipts
$1,865,239
Employees
39
Volunteers
700
Year formed
1989
State of legal domicile
IL

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lesly WicksExecutive Dir.
Officer
45$110,612
Sue Kauffman 626Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SGT Alan Smith 226Director
Trustee or director
1$0
Marilyn Ellerby 625Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Laurie Knoke 724Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Sue Guio 426Director
Trustee or director
1$0
Brian Ellingson 625Director
Trustee or director
1$0
Katie Sherman 427Director
Trustee or director
1$0
Jonathan BellDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Michelle Tecza 226Vice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Rick Amato 126Director
Trustee or director
1$0
Maria Fuoco 127Director
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lesly WicksExecutive Dir.
Officer
45$107,240
Sue Kauffman 626Director
Trustee or director
1$0
SGT Alan Smith 226Director
Trustee or director
1$0
Marilyn Ellerby 625Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Laurie Knoke 724Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Sue Guio 426Director
Trustee or director
1$0
Brian Ellingson 625Vice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Katie Sherman 427Director
Trustee or director
1$0
Michelle Tecza 226Director
Trustee or director
1$0
Wade Holcomb 724Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Rick Amato 126Director
Trustee or director
1$0
Maria Fuoco 127Director
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1145 RUSHMOORE DR, DEKALB, IL 60115-5132
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Lesly Wicks, 1145 RUSHMOORE DR, DEKALB, IL 60115
Signed the 990
Lesly Wicks, Executive Dir.
Phone
(815) 758-5765
Return prepared by
Wieland Wallace Inc

Mission

To provide shelter, food, and supportive services to homeless individuals and families of DeKalb County, and to advocate for the rights of homeless individuals and families.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Hope Haven provides a continuum of care to homeless indiduals andfamilies from DeKalb County including emergency shelter, transitionalhousing for families and permanent housing to chronically homelessindividuals with disabilities. Supportive services offered includemeals, case management, life skills, GED, counseling and referrals.Overnight shelter and food is provided to people for varying lengths of time.
    Expenses $1,535,617 · revenue $91,833

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
36-3537762
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2023
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,807,220
Income (IRS master file)
$1,865,239

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2022
Posted by the IRS
March 13, 2023
Reinstated
Effective November 15, 2022

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,865,239$1,807,460$2,807,220IRS
990June 2024$2,264,284$1,806,778$2,757,646XML
990June 2023$1,482,899$1,628,931$2,313,065IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 36-3537762).

Questions about HOPE HAVEN OF DEKALB COUNTY INC

What is the EIN of HOPE HAVEN OF DEKALB COUNTY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPE HAVEN OF DEKALB COUNTY INC is 36-3537762.
Is HOPE HAVEN OF DEKALB COUNTY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2022 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2022.
Are donations to HOPE HAVEN OF DEKALB COUNTY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HOPE HAVEN OF DEKALB COUNTY 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 HOPE HAVEN OF DEKALB COUNTY INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HOPE HAVEN OF DEKALB COUNTY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HOPE HAVEN OF DEKALB COUNTY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Lesly Wicks.
Who are the officers and directors of HOPE HAVEN OF DEKALB COUNTY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $110,612 (Lesly Wicks, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does HOPE HAVEN OF DEKALB COUNTY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,865,239, expenses of $1,807,460 and total assets of $2,807,220 at year end.

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