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Blossoms of Hope the Howard County Cherry Tree Project Inc

To enhance our quality of life through beautification projects and support for our community; cancer-related and other causes. Our community blossoms as we champion hope with passion to …

Blossoms Of Hope The Howard County Cher

Community Development Ellicott City, MD EIN: 202857869 (IRS) Reg: 20-2857869 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Blossoms of Hope the Howard County Cherry Tree Project Inc

Cherrybration days: a month long, county wide celebration that revolves around the annual blossoming of the cherry trees to bring together local community and visitors to promote cancer awareness and prevention. Tree planting: blossoms of hope plants cherry trees on public lands and sells trees to residents and corporations to entice visitors to visit howard county, md. A portion of the proceeds from these sales are distributed to other 501(c)(3) charities.

Founded
Headquarters
Ellicott City, MD
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2006

Mission

To enhance our quality of life through beautification projects and support for our community; cancer-related and other causes. Our community blossoms as we champion hope with passion to improve the lives of those in our community.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 72%
Peer average: 81%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.72
Program$0.72

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Blossoms of Hope the Howard County Cherry Tree Project Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 84% of the 56,086 community development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Blossoms of Hope the Howard County Cherry Tree Project Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Ellicott City, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its EIN is 202857869. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $146K in annual revenue. 53 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Blossoms of Hope the Howard County Cherry Tree Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 202857869. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Blossoms of Hope the Howard County Cherry Tree Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Blossoms of Hope the Howard County Cherry Tree Project Inc is located in Ellicott City, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.

Based on official tax filings, Blossoms of Hope the Howard County Cherry Tree Project Inc has $146K in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 81% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Blossoms of Hope the Howard County Cherry Tree Project Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $146K in annual revenue. The organization has 53 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Blossoms of Hope the Howard County Cherry Tree Project Inc. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Blossoms of Hope the Howard County Cherry Tree Project Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 72% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Cherrybration days: a month long, county wide celebration that revolves around the annual blossoming of the cherry trees to bring together local community and visitors to promote cancer awareness and prevention. Tree planting: blossoms of hope plants cherry trees on public lands and sells trees to residents and corporations to entice visitors to visit howard county, md. A portion of the proceeds from these sales are distributed to other 501(c)(3) charities. Blossoms of Hope the Howard County Cherry Tree Project Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2005.

Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $146K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Blossoms of Hope the Howard County Cherry Tree Project Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Blossoms of Hope the Howard County Cherry Tree Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 202857869, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
72% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
3

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

PE
Peter M•••••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development this charity 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 53 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 53 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2005
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Blossoms of Hope the Howard County Cherry Tree Project Inc

What is Blossoms of Hope the Howard County Cherry Tree Project Inc?
Blossoms of Hope the Howard County Cherry Tree Project Inc is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Ellicott City, United States. Cherrybration days: a month long, county wide celebration that revolves around the annual blossoming of the cherry trees to bring together local community and visitors to promote cancer awareness and prevention. Tree planting: blossoms of hope plants cherry trees on public lands and sells trees to residents and corporations to entice visitors to visit howard county, md. A portion of the proceeds from these sales are distributed to other 501(c)(3) charities.
When was Blossoms of Hope the Howard County Cherry Tree Project Inc founded?
Blossoms of Hope the Howard County Cherry Tree Project Inc was founded in 2005.
Who leads Blossoms of Hope the Howard County Cherry Tree Project Inc?
Peter Mangione serves as Treasurer.
Where is Blossoms of Hope the Howard County Cherry Tree Project Inc located?
Headquartered in Ellicott City, MD, United States.
What is Blossoms of Hope the Howard County Cherry Tree Project Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
Is Blossoms of Hope the Howard County Cherry Tree Project Inc trustworthy?
Blossoms of Hope the Howard County Cherry Tree Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Blossoms of Hope the Howard County Cherry Tree Project Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 202857869. Registration: 20-2857869 (United States).
What is Blossoms of Hope the Howard County Cherry Tree Project Inc's website?
http://www.blossomsofhope.org