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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!
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Mission
Homeless Prevention
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in United StatesConcerns
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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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyCenter 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CENTER OF HOPE INC 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.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (20)
Source: Public filings
20 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Henry De Sio: What the Obama Presidential Center says about how ‘hope and change’ has evolved since ’08 - Chicago Tribune
New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) unveils the North American Premiere of Na Hong-Jin's Cannes Sensation Hope as the Centerpiece Film - Cinema Daily US
EBONY Exclusive: A First Look Inside The Obama Presidential Center’s Hope for Future Generations - EBONY Magazine
Researchers at Minnesota's Raptor Center hope bird flu study can help turkey farmers - CBS News
Researchers at Minnesota's Raptor Center hope bird flu study can help turkey farmers - CBS News
Ozark Center’s ‘Hope on Wheels’ brings rural mental health - Yahoo
Neighborhoods near Obama Presidential Center hope to attract tourists - CBS News
Gulfport Central Middle School collects over 1,100 canned food items for Salvation Army Center of Hope - WLOX
Salvation Army needs over $400K to begin new Center of Hope project - WRDW
Salvation Army of Augusta honors volunteers, pushes toward new Center of Hope - WRDW
Activity timeline
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 68 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2000
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Programs & activitiesNo 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