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Center of Hope Inc

Homeless Prevention

Wichita, KS EIN: 480578624 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Center of Hope Inc

Center of Hope, homeless prevention and assistance - helping people and offering hope to those in need of assistance with possible eviction, utility shut-off, meeting financial obligations or feeding your family. We can help!

Founded
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1955

Mission

Homeless Prevention

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 88%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.12%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
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.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Center of Hope Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 95% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 1,601 disaster relief charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Center of Hope Inc is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Wichita, KS, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 480578624. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 68 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Center of Hope Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 480578624. 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.

Center of Hope Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United States is 90/100.

Center of Hope Inc is located in Wichita, KS, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.

Based on official tax filings, Center of Hope Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 88% for disaster relief charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Center of Hope Inc is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 68 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Center of Hope 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, Center of Hope 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 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 88%). 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.

Center of Hope, homeless prevention and assistance - helping people and offering hope to those in need of assistance with possible eviction, utility shut-off, meeting financial obligations or feeding your family. We can help! Center of Hope Inc is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.

Among disaster relief charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Center of Hope Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Center of Hope Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 480578624, 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
$1M-$10M
100% 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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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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George L D•••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Henry De Sio: What the Obama Presidential Center says about how ‘hope and change’ has evolved since ’08 - Chicago Tribun
Jun 2026
www.chicagotribune.com
New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) unveils the North American Premiere of Na Hong-Jin's Cannes Sensation Hope as the C
Jun 2026
cinemadailyus.com
EBONY Exclusive: A First Look Inside The Obama Presidential Center’s Hope for Future Generations - EBONY Magazine
Jun 2026
www.ebony.com
Researchers at Minnesota's Raptor Center hope bird flu study can help turkey farmers - CBS News
Jun 2026
www.cbsnews.com
Researchers at Minnesota's Raptor Center hope bird flu study can help turkey farmers - CBS News
Jun 2026
www.cbsnews.com
Ozark Center’s ‘Hope on Wheels’ brings rural mental health - Yahoo
Jun 2026
www.yahoo.com
Neighborhoods near Obama Presidential Center hope to attract tourists - CBS News
Jun 2026
www.cbsnews.com
Gulfport Central Middle School collects over 1,100 canned food items for Salvation Army Center of Hope - WLOX
May 2026
www.wlox.com
Salvation Army needs over $400K to begin new Center of Hope project - WRDW
May 2026
www.wrdw.com
Salvation Army of Augusta honors volunteers, pushes toward new Center of Hope - WRDW
May 2026
www.wrdw.com
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.7M revenue
FY2021
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 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Disaster Relief this charity 1,601
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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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 68 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 68 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • 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 · 2000
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Center of Hope Inc

What is Center of Hope Inc?
Center of Hope Inc is a disaster relief publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Wichita, United States. Center of Hope, homeless prevention and assistance - helping people and offering hope to those in need of assistance with possible eviction, utility shut-off, meeting financial obligations or feeding your family. We can help!
When was Center of Hope Inc founded?
Center of Hope Inc was founded in 2000.
Who leads Center of Hope Inc?
George L Dinkel serves as Executive Director.
Where is Center of Hope Inc located?
Headquartered in Wichita, KS, United States.
What is Center of Hope Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Center of Hope Inc trustworthy?
Center of Hope Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Center of Hope Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 480578624.
What is Center of Hope Inc's website?
http://centerofhopeinc.org