Nonprofit · EIN 47-5601281
CREATING HOPE THROUGH OPPORTUNITY PARTICIPATION AND EMPOWERMENT INC
Tax-exempt · BUFFALO, NY 14217
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ (amended) | $47,014 | $27,123 | $19,891 | $34,082 | $852 | $33,230 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $13,041
- Program service revenue
- $23,408
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $10,565
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $15,835
- Occupancy
- $1,450
- Other expenses
- $9,838
- Program services (functional)
- $3,547
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,339
- Total assets, end of year
- $34,082
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $852
- Net assets, end of year
- $33,230
- Cash, savings and investments
- $25,701
- Gross receipts
- $52,386
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Whalen | President | 5 | $0 |
| Sandra Whalen | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Christopher Keleher | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Jessica Brass | Director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Paula Leach | Director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Melissa Miller | Director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Jasmyn Miller | Director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Joe Damian | Director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Thomas Arnone | Director | 0.1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3800 DELAWARE AVE STE 103, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1094
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- PO Box 1221, Williamsville NY 14231
- Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
- David Whalen, PO Box 1221, Williamsville NY 14231
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Christopher Keleher, Treasurer
- Phone
- (716) 544-0738
- Website
- https://www.c-hopewny.org
Mission
To promote inclusion, provide innovative opportunities, and empower individuals with disabilities. C-HOPE was founded by parents seeking better and more diverse opportunities for their children with disabilities, especially during the transition to adulthood. The organization works to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal opportunities to participate fully in their communities.
Program accomplishments
- C-HOPE's flagship program, the Afternoon Club, provides up to 20 individuals with disabilities a supportive environment for socialization, wellness, and skill development. Participants engage in team-building activities, adaptive skill practice, social-skills workshops, vocational skills, and wellness programs.Expenses $3,547
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-5601281
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P82)
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2025 Officer: David Whalen | December 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: David Whalen | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $47,014 | $27,123 | $34,082 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: David Whalen | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: David Whalen | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Judy Kemp | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 47-5601281).
Questions about CREATING HOPE THROUGH OPPORTUNITY PARTICIPATION AND EMPOWERMENT INC
- What is the EIN of CREATING HOPE THROUGH OPPORTUNITY PARTICIPATION AND EMPOWERMENT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CREATING HOPE THROUGH OPPORTUNITY PARTICIPATION AND EMPOWERMENT INC is 47-5601281.
- Is CREATING HOPE THROUGH OPPORTUNITY PARTICIPATION AND EMPOWERMENT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to CREATING HOPE THROUGH OPPORTUNITY PARTICIPATION AND EMPOWERMENT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CREATING HOPE THROUGH OPPORTUNITY PARTICIPATION AND EMPOWERMENT INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of CREATING HOPE THROUGH OPPORTUNITY PARTICIPATION AND EMPOWERMENT 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 CREATING HOPE THROUGH OPPORTUNITY PARTICIPATION AND EMPOWERMENT INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CREATING HOPE THROUGH OPPORTUNITY PARTICIPATION AND EMPOWERMENT INC?
- The 990-N for 2025 names David Whalen.
- Who are the officers and directors of CREATING HOPE THROUGH OPPORTUNITY PARTICIPATION AND EMPOWERMENT INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CREATING HOPE THROUGH OPPORTUNITY PARTICIPATION AND EMPOWERMENT INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $47,014, expenses of $27,123 and total assets of $34,082 at year end.
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