Nonprofit · EIN 84-3782110
HANDS OF HOPE AMERICA
Tax-exempt · CLERMONT, FL 34714
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $131,573 | $177,802 | -$46,229 | $18,413 | – | $18,413 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $250,388 | $246,616 | $3,772 | $33,973 | $0 | $33,973 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $203,957 | $184,233 | $19,724 | $34,375 | $0 | $34,375 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $128,995
- Program service revenue
- $2,578
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $41,115
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,050
- Occupancy
- $58,125
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,985
- Other expenses
- $75,527
- Program services (functional)
- $177,802
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $33,973
- Total assets, end of year
- $18,413
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $18,413
- Cash, savings and investments
- $18,413
- Gross receipts
- $131,573
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVELISSE M BOOKHOUT | PRESIDENT | 40 | $0 |
| GARCIA MARITZA | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| SWEETEN TINORA | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| CUNNINGHAM JUDITH | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| TELLADO BOLIVAR Jr | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOOKHOUT EVELISSE | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $0 |
| GARCIA MARITZA | VICE CHAIR Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SWEETEN TINORA | TREASURER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TELLADO BOLIVAR Jr | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CUNNINGHAM JUDITH | SECRETARY Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOOKHOUT EVELISSE | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $0 |
| GARCIA MARITZA | VICE CHAIR Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SWEETEN TINORA | TREASURER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TELLADO BOLIVAR Jr | SECRETARY Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9230 US HIGHWAY 192 UNIT C, CLERMONT, FL 34714-8214
- In care of
- % EVELISSE BOOKHOUT
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 9230 US Hwy 192, Clermont FL 34714
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Evelisse Bookhout, 15715 Markham Dr, Clermont FL 34714
- Signed the 990-EZ
- EVELISSE M BOOKHOUT, PRESIDENT
- Website
- handsofhopeamerica.com
- Return prepared by
- SOLDOUT2CHRIST INC
Mission
Hands of Hope America is a nonprofit organization committed to equipping empowering and restoring disenfranchised individuals families and children in the Four Corners region of Central Florida including Lake Polk Osceola and Orange Counties. The organization provides accessible culturally sensitive and evidence-based services that address food insecurity financial instability mental health needs education and workforce development. Through a holistic community-centered approach Hands of Hope America works to strengthen families and promote long-term self-sufficiency.
Program accomplishments
- Provides emergency and bi-weekly food distribution to families experiencing food insecurity. The program includes partnerships with local food banks and integrates case management to connect clients with additional resources.Expenses $68,912
- Community Efforts includes seasonal programs such as back-to-school drives holiday food distributions and community resource events serving thousands of families annually.Expenses $108,890
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-EZ 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
- 84-3782110
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $18,413
- Income (IRS master file)
- $131,573
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $131,573 | $177,802 | $18,413 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $250,388 | $246,616 | $33,973 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $203,957 | $184,233 | $34,375 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Evelisse Bookhout | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Evelisse Bookhout | 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 84-3782110).
Questions about HANDS OF HOPE AMERICA
- What is the EIN of HANDS OF HOPE AMERICA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HANDS OF HOPE AMERICA is 84-3782110.
- Is HANDS OF HOPE AMERICA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to HANDS OF HOPE AMERICA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HANDS OF HOPE AMERICA 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 HANDS OF HOPE AMERICA 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 HANDS OF HOPE AMERICA 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 HANDS OF HOPE AMERICA?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Evelisse Bookhout.
- Who are the officers and directors of HANDS OF HOPE AMERICA?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HANDS OF HOPE AMERICA have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $131,573, expenses of $177,802 and total assets of $18,413 at year end.
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