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Center of Hope Inc

Homeless Prevention

Wichita, KS EIN 480578624 · IRS Sign up to see website
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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · 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
Disaster Relief
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.12%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 89

Red flags

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

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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 68 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Center of Hope Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United States is 89/100.

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. 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.

Center of Hope Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (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.

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: Center of Hope Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

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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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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Leadership

GE
George L Dinkel
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

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Angela M••••
Director
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Ann S••••••
Director
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Eric S••••••
Director
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George D•••••
Executive Director
GE
George L D•••••
Executive Director
JA
Janice Y•••••
Director
JO
Joe W•••••
Director
JO
Jonathan G••••••
Director
KA
Kathy K•••
Director
KA
Katie L•••
Director
MA
Mary A•• R•••
Director
MI
Miguel P•••••
Director
RO
Robin N••••••
Director
SA
Sandi B••••••
Director
SH
Sheila M••••••
Director
SR
Sr A••••• L•••••
Director
SR
Sr J•••• R•••••
Director
SR
Sr J•••• R••••• A••
Director
SR
Sr S•••• W••••• A••
Director
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Tom M••••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$2.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$2.7M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Center of Hope Inc This page 86 $1.6 million -
Penacook Civil Defense Rescue Squad 89 $1.1 million -
South East Livingston County Ambulance Service Inc 89 $1.4 million -
Dunn Emergency Services Inc 89 $3.7 million -
American Medical Association Foundation 89 $3.1 million -
The Mustard Seed of Central Florida Inc 89 $2.3 million -
Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit 89 $8.5 million 1%
Seymour Ambulance Assoc Inc 89 $1.5 million -
Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas Inc 89 $3.6 million -

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 - 68 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 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, United States.
What is Center of Hope Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Center of Hope Inc trustworthy?
Center of Hope Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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