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Nonprofit · EIN 81-5106159

HOPE STARTS HERE FOOD BANK

Tax-exempt · CENTENNIAL, CO 80015

Financials

$828K$880K2023$645K$650K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HOPE STARTS HERE FOOD BANK by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$645,348$649,703-$4,355$553$7,092-$6,539
December 31, 2023990$827,551$880,471-$52,920$7,880$9,049-$1,169
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$645,348
of which government grants
$51,160
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$29,609
Travel
$3,869
Program services (functional)
$647,588
Management and general (functional)
$976
Fundraising (functional)
$1,139

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,880
Total assets, end of year
$553
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,092
Net assets, end of year
-$6,539
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$6,539
Gross receipts
$645,348
Employees
0
Year formed
2017
State of legal domicile
CO

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOAN ADAMSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
–$0
MIKE CAULLEYTREASURER/SE
Trustee or director
–$0
KENNY KNEEZLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
TOM LYNCHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOAN ADAMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
MIKE CAULLEYTREASURER/SE
Trustee or director
–$0
GREGORY THOMPSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
19401 E CHENANGO DR, CENTENNIAL, CO 80015-3405
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JOAN ADAMS
Signed the 990
MIKE CAULLEY, TREASURER/SEC
Phone
(303) 947-6964
Return prepared by
PALIK & ASSOCIATES PC

Mission

THE HOPE STARTS HERE FOOD BANK'S MISSION IS TO FEED FAMILIES IN NEED IN THE SOUTHEAST DENVER METRO AREA, AND TO OFFER OTHER RESOURCES AND A PATH TOWARDS WHOLENESS. WE OFFER HOPE THROUGH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, LEGAL AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, AND REFERRALS TO OTHERS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE HOPE STARTS HERE FOOD BANK HAD OVER 5,880 VOLUNTEER HOURS TO SERVE HOMELESS. HOPE STARTS HERE DONATED OVER 452,994 LBS OF FOOD. WE FED AROUND 4,182 FAMILIES FOR THE YEAR. WE ALSO RECEIVED 60,000 IN GRANTS FOR THIS PURPOSE.
    Expenses $647,588

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-5106159
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
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P60)
Assets (IRS master file)
$553
Income (IRS master file)
$645,348

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$645,348$649,703$553XML
990December 2023$827,551$880,471$7,880XML
990December 2022$152,815$212,965$77,069IRS
990December 2021$1,137,457$1,025,509$111,901IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 81-5106159).

Questions about HOPE STARTS HERE FOOD BANK

What is the EIN of HOPE STARTS HERE FOOD BANK?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPE STARTS HERE FOOD BANK is 81-5106159.
Is HOPE STARTS HERE FOOD BANK tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to HOPE STARTS HERE FOOD BANK tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HOPE STARTS HERE FOOD BANK 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 STARTS HERE FOOD BANK due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HOPE STARTS HERE FOOD BANK last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of HOPE STARTS HERE FOOD BANK?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JOAN ADAMS.
Who are the officers and directors of HOPE STARTS HERE FOOD BANK?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HOPE STARTS HERE FOOD BANK have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $645,348, expenses of $649,703 and total assets of $553 at year end.

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