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Nonprofit · EIN 45-4993216

HOPE GRAFTED IN INC

Also known as HOPE GRAFTED IN

Tax-exempt · FORT WAYNE, IN 46815

Financials

$129K$141K2023$144K$141K2024$185K$160K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HOPE GRAFTED IN INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$184,956$160,093$24,863$57,343–$57,343
December 31, 2024990-EZ$143,929$141,486$2,443$7,332–$7,332
December 31, 2023990-EZ$129,158$141,097-$11,939$4,889–$4,889
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$184,956

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$120,683
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$607
Other expenses
$38,803
Program services (functional)
$155,631

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,332
Total assets, end of year
$57,343
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$57,343
Cash, savings and investments
$57,343
Gross receipts
$184,956

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
COURTNEY WENNEMAREXEC DIR & C15$0
SHELLEY BROWN THROUGH 225EXEC DIR & C15$0
DANIEL HAUSERTREASURER2$0
GABRIEL BROWN THROUGH 225SECRETARY1$0
KARI GEORGEBOARD MEMBER1$0
JANEEN LOPEZBOARD MEMBER1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHELLEY BROWNEXEC DIR & C15$0
VICKI MORAVECTREASURER15$0
GABRIEL BROWNSECRETARY1$0
DANIEL HAUSERBOARD MEMBER1$0
COURTNEY WENNEMARBOARD MEMBER10$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHELLEY BROWNEXEC DIR & C15$0
VICKI MORAVECTREASURER15$0
GABRIEL BROWNSECRETARY1$0
DANIEL HAUSERBOARD MEMBER1$0
COURTNEY WENNEMARBOARD MEMBER10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
8234 GRAND FOREST CT, FORT WAYNE, IN 46815-8794
In care of
% SHELLEY BROWN
Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
11124 Pine Orchard Cove, Fort Wayne IN 46845
Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
Shelley Brown, 11124 Pine Orchard Cove, Fort Wayne IN 46845
Signed the 990-EZ
COURTNEY WENNEMAR, EXEC DIR & CHAIR
Phone
(260) 760-1846
Return prepared by
HAINES ISENBARGER & SKIBA LLC

Mission

HOPE GRAFTED IN IS A US NON-PROFIT MINISTRY WHOSE MISSION IS TO SPEAK UP FOR THOSE THAT CANNOT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES. BECAUSE WE HAVE BEEN GRAFTED INTO GOD'S FAMILY, HGI DESIRES TO POUR OUT CHRIST'S LOVE AND HOPE TO ORPHANS, VULNERABLE PEOPLE, AND ADOPTING FAMILIES THROUGH FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND RELATIONAL ENCOURAGEMENT.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • WE DESIRE TO ENGAGE THE FOLLOWERS OF JESUS IN THE ORPHAN CARE MOVEMENT BY PROVIDING EMERGENCY RELEIF AID, SUSTAINABLE PROJECT DEVELOPEMENT, AND SPONSORSHIP FACILITATION, ALL IN THE CONTEXT OF REAL RELATIONSHIP. THROUGH OUR RELATIONSHIPS WE HAVE COME TO LOVE AND TRUST THE INTELLIGENT CHRISTIAN MEN AND WOMEN THAT GOD HAS PLACED IN LEADERSHIP AT THESE ORPHANAGES. OUR FRIENDS KNOW WHAT THEY NEED TO MAKE THEIR MINISTRIES THRIVE AND WE ARE HONORED TO LEARN FROM THEM. WE BELIEVE THAT ADOPTION IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PICTURES OF THE GOSPEL. WE KNOW THAT THE ADOPTION JOURNEY CAN ALSO BE HARD. WE DESIRE TO MAKE THAT BURDEN A LITTLE LIGHTER WITH OUR ADOPTION GRANTS AND FUNDRAISING PARTNERSHIPS.
    Expenses $155,631 · grants $120,683

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, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
45-4993216
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
Assets (IRS master file)
$57,343
Income (IRS master file)
$184,956

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$184,956$160,093$57,343XML
990-EZDecember 2024$143,929$141,486$7,332XML
990-EZDecember 2023$129,158$141,097$4,889XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2012
Officer: Shelley Brown
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 45-4993216).

Questions about HOPE GRAFTED IN INC

What is the EIN of HOPE GRAFTED IN INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPE GRAFTED IN INC is 45-4993216.
Is HOPE GRAFTED IN INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to HOPE GRAFTED IN INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HOPE GRAFTED IN 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 GRAFTED IN 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 HOPE GRAFTED IN INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HOPE GRAFTED IN INC?
The 990-N for 2012 names Shelley Brown.
Who are the officers and directors of HOPE GRAFTED IN INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HOPE GRAFTED IN INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $184,956, expenses of $160,093 and total assets of $57,343 at year end.

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