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Nonprofit · EIN 91-0814544

HOPESOURCE

Tax-exempt · ELLENSBURG, WA 98926

Financials

$20.6M$19.6M2023$18.2M$17.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HOPESOURCE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$18,174,664$17,511,596$663,068$21,736,806$13,076,366$8,660,440
December 31, 2023990 (amended)$20,637,057$19,554,829$1,082,228$21,451,747$13,454,375$7,997,372
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$15,895,543
of which government grants
$12,905,188
Program service revenue
$1,960,932
Investment income
$16,950
Other revenue
$301,239

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$4,960,459
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$362,557
Other salaries and wages
$5,419,728
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$7,389,346
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,340
Accounting fees
$36,660
Occupancy
$603,698
Travel
$505,852
Depreciation
$1,051,293
Program services (functional)
$16,123,773
Management and general (functional)
$1,269,714
Fundraising (functional)
$118,109

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$21,451,747
Total assets, end of year
$21,736,806
Total liabilities, end of year
$13,076,366
Net assets, end of year
$8,660,440
Land, buildings and equipment
$14,120,434
Publicly traded securities
$319,731
Net assets without donor restrictions
$8,660,440
Gross receipts
$18,174,664
Employees
173
Volunteers
101
Year formed
1967
State of legal domicile
WA

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 / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SUSAN GRINDLECEO
Officer
40$194,606$10,553
JOHN RAYMONDCOO
Highest-paid employee
40$144,012$18,025
ARIAM MEHTSENTUCFO
Officer
40$142,245$15,153
JERIANN EPPERSONCHRO
Highest-paid employee
40$118,449$22,587
KANE WADECHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CLAIRE NICHOLLSVICE CHAIR,
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SHIANNE LOWESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ELENA JAMESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GUELA PARKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAVE WISENTEINERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JUDY WARNICBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KREMIERE JACSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RICH ELLIOTTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SUSAN GRINDLECEO
Officer
40$183,404$14,612
JOHN RAYMONDCOO
Key employee
40$152,143$17,397
ARIAM MEHTSENTUCFO
Officer
40$151,944$10,143
KANE WADECHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CLAIRE NICHOLLSVICE CHAIR,
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SHIANNE LOWESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ELENA JAMESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JIM PAPPASBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JUDY WARNICBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KREMIERE JACSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RICH ELLIOTTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
606 W 3RD AVE, ELLENSBURG, WA 98926-3064
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SUSAN GRINDLE, 606 W 3RD AVE, ELLENSBURG, WA 98926
Signed the 990
SUSAN GRINDLE, CEO
Phone
(509) 925-1448
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Mission

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY OF KITTITAS COUNTY BY ATTENDING TO ITS CITIZENS WHO ARE UNABLE TO TEMPORARILY STABILIZE THEMSELVES IN THE FIRST FOUR LEVELS OF MASLOW'S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • HOUSING & ENERGY SERVICES: THE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HELPS LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WITH THEIR HOME HEATING BILLS AND PREVENTS UTILITY SHUTOFF DURING WINTER MONTHS, ENSURING WARM, HEALTHY HOMES FOR THOSE IN NEED. THE PROGAM ALSO PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES TO UNSHELTERED INDIVIDUALS, WITH PRIORITY GIVEN TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND THOSE WHO ARE HOMELESS AFTER FLEEING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE EVICTION PREVENTION, MOVE-IN ASSISTANCE, AND SUPPORT FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.
    Expenses $7,462,267 · grants $2,585,477 · revenue $1,960,932
  • THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES (SSVF) PROGRAM ASSISTS VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS IN OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING STABLE HOUSING. HOPESOURCE WAS AWARDED A GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO SERVE VETERANS ACROSS NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON IN THE COUNTIES OF KITTITAS, GRANT, CHELAN, DOUGLAS, AND OKANOGAN, COVERING OVER 16,000 SQUARE MILES. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON HOMELESS VETERANS AND INCLUDES PREVENTION, RAPID RE-HOUSING, AND HOUSING FIRST MODELS TO ADDRESS THE DISPROPORTIONATE NUMBER OF VETERANS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. ASSISTANCE IS DELIVERED THROUGH SERVICES THAT ADDRESS CURRENT GAPS IN CARE FOR THIS GROUP.
    Expenses $2,630,654 · grants $663,755
  • TRANSPORTATION SERVICES: THIS IS A PARATRANSIT AND A FIXED-ROUTE CENTRAL TRANSIT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM. ALL SYSTEMS OFFER ADA-COMPLIANT, WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE BUSES AND EXCEPTIONAL DRIVERS. AS A PROVIDER OF PARATRANSIT TRANSPORTATION, THIS PROGRAM OFFERS DOOR-TO-DOOR RIDES TO THE ELDERLY, DISABLED, AND LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF KITTITAS COUNTY FOR MEDICAL, NUTRITION, SOCIAL SERVICE, AND EMPLOYMENT COMMITMENTS. AS A FIXED ROUTE, CENTRAL TRANSIT OFFERS 26 CONVENIENT STOPS FOR NUTRITION, HOSPITAL VISITS, SHOPPING, AND RECREATION FOR THE RESIDENTS OF ELLENSBURG AND STUDENTS OF CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY.
    Expenses $2,493,858 · grants $1,005
  • WEATHERIZATION SERVICES: WEATHERIZATION INVOLVES MODIFYING BUILDINGS AND HOMES TO IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY THROUGH CONSERVATION MEASURES SUCH AS AIR SEALING AND ADDING INSULATION. EACH HOME IS ANALYZED USING THE BUILDING AS A SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC APPROACH, WHICH EXAMINES THE HOUSE AS A SINGLE UNIT TO ENSURE SAFETY AND MAXIMIZE ENERGY EFFICIENCY. WEATHERIZATION IMPROVEMENTS CREATE A SAFER, MORE COMFORTABLE LIVING SPACE AND HELP REDUCE UTILITY BILLS. NUTRITION & BLOCK GRANTS: THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TEFAP) HELPS ALLEVIATE HUNGER IN LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH THREE TO FOUR FOOD BANKS IN THE COUNTY. OTHER PROGRAMS: ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE AND CORPORATE PROJECTS.
    Expenses $3,536,994 · grants $1,710,252

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
91-0814544
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
1967
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P200)
Assets (IRS master file)
$21,736,806
Income (IRS master file)
$18,174,664

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$18,174,664$17,511,596$21,736,806XML
990December 2023$20,637,057$19,554,829$21,451,747XML
990December 2022$17,407,227$16,695,363$16,903,546IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
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 91-0814544).

Questions about HOPESOURCE

What is the EIN of HOPESOURCE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPESOURCE is 91-0814544.
Is HOPESOURCE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1967.
Are donations to HOPESOURCE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HOPESOURCE 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 HOPESOURCE 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 HOPESOURCE 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 HOPESOURCE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SUSAN GRINDLE.
Who are the officers and directors of HOPESOURCE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $194,606 (SUSAN GRINDLE, CEO).
How much revenue does HOPESOURCE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $18,174,664, expenses of $17,511,596 and total assets of $21,736,806 at year end.

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