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Dawn of Hope Foundation

To educate individuals and organizations about the existence, needs, and purpose of the Dawn of Hope, Inc. and to generate and manage resources, which will enhance the the …

Johnson City, TN EIN: 591774736 (IRS)
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80
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Dawn of Hope Foundation

Dawn of Hope Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in JOHNSON CITY, United States. Annual revenue: $235K. EIN: 591774736.

Founded
Headquarters
Johnson City, TN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1977

Mission

To educate individuals and organizations about the existence, needs, and purpose of the Dawn of Hope, Inc. and to generate and manage resources, which will enhance the the quality and scope of services provided to adults

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
General nonprofit

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar charities in United States
Program spending This charity: 83%
Peer average: 77%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
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

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.83
Program$0.83
83% to programs beats the peer average (77%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Dawn of Hope Foundation with a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 584,479 charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 91% of the 1,276,615 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. Explore United States
  • Established in 1978, it predates 80% of the charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. Explore United States
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Dawn of Hope Foundation is a registered nonprofit based in Johnson City, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. Its EIN is 591774736. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $394K in annual revenue. 49 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Dawn of Hope Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 591774736. 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.

Dawn of Hope Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for charities in United States is 90/100.

Dawn of Hope Foundation is located in Johnson City, TN, United States. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years.

Based on official tax filings, Dawn of Hope Foundation has $394K in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 77% for charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

No red flags have been detected for Dawn of Hope Foundation. 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, Dawn of Hope Foundation 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 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). 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.

Dawn of Hope Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in JOHNSON CITY, United States. Annual revenue: $235K. EIN: 591774736. Dawn of Hope Foundation is registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1978.

Yes, donations to Dawn of Hope Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Dawn of Hope Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 591774736, 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
83% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 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, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Steve C••
Executive Director

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
$0.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area.

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
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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 - 49 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 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 · 8
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 49 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1978
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Official website
    No verified website on record

Methodology

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Quick facts about Dawn of Hope Foundation

What is Dawn of Hope Foundation?
Dawn of Hope Foundation is a publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Johnson City, United States. Dawn of Hope Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in JOHNSON CITY, United States. Annual revenue: $235K. EIN: 591774736.
When was Dawn of Hope Foundation founded?
Dawn of Hope Foundation was founded in 1978.
Who leads Dawn of Hope Foundation?
Steve Cox serves as Executive Director.
Where is Dawn of Hope Foundation located?
Headquartered in Johnson City, TN, United States.
What is Dawn of Hope Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
Is Dawn of Hope Foundation trustworthy?
Dawn of Hope Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Dawn of Hope Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 591774736.