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Barbara Olson Center of Hope

Help individuals with developmental disabilities reach personal goals through individualized skill development, vocational opportunities, and community service.

Human Services Rockford, IL EIN 362212474 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About 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,

Founded
Headquarters
Rockford, IL
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
P82Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1958

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 where
Human Services · NTEE P82Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.26%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Barbara 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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

PA
Pamela Carey
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

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Brad J••••••
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Cole W••••••
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Dan R••••
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Darrell H••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Dr K•••••• B••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Jerry B•••••••••
TREASURER
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Joseph L•••••
VICE PRESIDE
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Katie B•••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Lavonda T•••
BOARD MEMBER
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Lynn D••••••
SECRETARY
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Melissa J••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Pamela C••••
EXECUTIVE DI
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Steve S••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Stewart M•••••••
PRESIDENT
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Sue M••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$2.7M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2024
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$2.0M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$2.8M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Barbara Olson Center of Hope This page 89 $2.7 million -
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Rosies House a Music Academy for Children Inc 93 $3.4 million 100%
Mountain Shadow Association 93 $1.6 million 86%
Bostons Bridge to Excellence Inc 93 $1.4 million 100%

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

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

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.

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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