Nonprofit · EIN 88-2492286
RYANS HOPE
Tax-exempt · PEORIA, AZ 85381
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $73,598 | $101,993 | -$28,395 | $24,952 | $0 | $24,952 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $168,712 | $135,412 | $33,300 | $53,347 | $0 | $53,347 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $38,113 | $68,551 | -$30,438 | $20,047 | $0 | $20,047 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $125,925
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$43,738
- Net income from gaming
- -$8,589
- Other revenue
- -$52,327
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $92,103
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,141
- Program services (functional)
- $93,658
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,904
- Fundraising (functional)
- $431
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $53,347
- Total assets, end of year
- $24,952
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $24,952
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $24,952
- Gross receipts
- $169,207
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRES LACHANCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HOLLY STEPHENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANTHONY MERLINO | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| IAN LONG | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ERIN WATERS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRES LACHANCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HOLLY STEPHENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANTHONY MERLINO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| IAN LONG | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ERIN WATERS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRES LACHANCE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| HOLLY STEPHENS | BOARD MEMBER SINCE 8-2023 | 2 | $0 |
| ANTHONY MERLINO | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| IAN LONG | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| ERIN WATERS | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 14131 N RIO VISTA BLVD STE 9, PEORIA, AZ 85381-4917
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 14131 N RIO VISTA BLVD 9, PEORIA AZ 85381
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ANTHONY MERLINO, 14131 N RIO VISTA BLVD 9, PEORIA, AZ 85381
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- ERIN WALTERS, 14131 N RIO VISTA BLVD 9, PEORIA AZ 85381
- Signed the 990
- ANTHONY MERLINO, CHAIRMAN
- Phone
- (602) 793-2955
- Website
- WWW.RYANSHOPEAZ.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MONICA J STERN CPA PLLC
Mission
EMPOWERING FAMILIES IN CRISIS THROUGH COMMUNITY AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT.
Program accomplishments
- RYAN'S HOPE IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING UNWAVERING SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES NAVIGATING THE CHALLENGES OF UNEXPECTED MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS. THROUGH COMPASSIONATE CARE, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH, WE STRIVE TO INSPIRE HOPE, ALLEVIATE BURDENS, AND FOSTER RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY. TOGETHER, WE ENVISION A FUTURE WHERE EVERY FAMILY AFFECTED BY UNEXPECTED MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS CAN FIND STRENGTH, SUPPORT, AND THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO OVERCOME THEIR JOURNEY WITH COURAGE AND DIGNITY.Expenses $93,658 · grants $92,103
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-2492286
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $24,952
- Income (IRS master file)
- $169,207
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $73,598 | $101,993 | $24,952 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $168,712 | $135,412 | $53,347 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $38,113 | $68,551 | $20,047 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: ERIN WALTERS | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $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 88-2492286).
Questions about RYANS HOPE
- What is the EIN of RYANS HOPE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RYANS HOPE is 88-2492286.
- Is RYANS HOPE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to RYANS HOPE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RYANS HOPE 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 RYANS HOPE 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 RYANS HOPE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of RYANS HOPE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ANTHONY MERLINO.
- Who are the officers and directors of RYANS HOPE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does RYANS HOPE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $73,598, expenses of $101,993 and total assets of $24,952 at year end.
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