Barbara Olson Center of Hope
Help individuals with developmental disabilities reach personal goals through individualized skill development, vocational opportunities, and community service.
GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. Donate directly on their site.
Make your donationAbout Barbara Olson Center of Hope
WHO WE ARE The Barbara Olson Center of Hope has a mission to help individuals with developmental disabilities reach personal goals through individualized skill development, vocational opportunities and community service. The Rockford Parents Group started the School of Hope in 1948 to provide education for children who were not considered able to learn. In 1972,
Verified certifications
Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.
Mission
Help individuals with developmental disabilities reach personal goals through individualized skill development, vocational opportunities, and community service.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 4 similar human services in United StatesRed flags
· All clearCommon questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBarbara Olson Center of Hope is a registered human services nonprofit based in Rockford, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1952 and has been operating for 74 years. Its EIN is 362212474. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 54 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Barbara Olson Center of Hope has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.
Barbara Olson Center of Hope is located in Rockford, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1952 and has been active for 74 years.
Based on official tax filings, Barbara Olson Center of Hope has $3M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Barbara Olson Center of Hope is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 54 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Barbara Olson Center of Hope. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Barbara Olson Center of Hope has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
WHO WE ARE The Barbara Olson Center of Hope has a mission to help individuals with developmental disabilities reach personal goals through individualized skill development, vocational opportunities and community service. The Rockford Parents Group started the School of Hope in 1948 to provide education for children who were not considered able to learn. In 1972, Barbara Olson Center of Hope is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1952.
Among human services charities registered in United States: Barbara Olson Center of Hope's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Barbara Olson Center of Hope are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Barbara Olson Center of Hope is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 362212474, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.
Sign up to viewTaxes
Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BARBARA OLSON CENTER OF HOPE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
Officers & trustees (15)
Source: Public filings
Latest news
From global news sources
No recent news coverage found
News coverage will appear here when articles mention this organization.
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Have you donated or volunteered here?
Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.
Sign up to write a reviewPeer charities
Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment
Sources and verification
Refreshed
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 54 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we don't know
Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact
Methodology
GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.
Read full methodologyReport an issue
Tell us what's wrong with this charity's page. We review every report and typically reply within 2 business days.
Report sent
Thanks for flagging this. Our team will review it.
Press Esc to close
Save Barbara Olson Center of Hope?
Create a free GiveRadar account to save charities and track them in your dashboard.
Quick facts about Barbara Olson Center of Hope
- What is Barbara Olson Center of Hope?
- Barbara Olson Center of Hope is a human services school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Rockford, United States. WHO WE ARE The Barbara Olson Center of Hope has a mission to help individuals with developmental disabilities reach personal goals through individualized skill development, vocational opportunities and community service. The Rockford Parents Group started the School of Hope in 1948 to provide education for children who were not considered able to learn. In 1972,
- When was Barbara Olson Center of Hope founded?
- Barbara Olson Center of Hope was founded in 1952.
- Who leads Barbara Olson Center of Hope?
- Pamela Carey serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Barbara Olson Center of Hope located?
- Headquartered in Rockford, United States.
- What is Barbara Olson Center of Hope's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Barbara Olson Center of Hope trustworthy?
- Barbara Olson Center of Hope has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Barbara Olson Center of Hope's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 362212474.
- What is Barbara Olson Center of Hope's website?
- http://www.b-olsoncenterofhope.org