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THE MISSION OF EQUAL HOPE (FORMERLY METROPOLITAN CHICAGO BREAST CANCER TASK FORCE) IS TO SAVE WOMEN'S LIVES BY ELIMINATING HEALTH DISPARITIES IN ILLINOIS, ORIGINALLY THROUGH THE LENS OF …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Equal Hope

Explore our mission and efforts to reduce health disparities. Access essential resources, services, and how to get involved in supporting our work.

Founded
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
H30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2009

Mission

The mission of equal hope (formerly metropolitan chicago breast cancer task force) is to save women's lives by eliminating health disparities in illinois, originally through the lens of breast cancer and expanding more recently to additional women's cancers and healthcare more broadly through medical homes. We address women's health holistically with the goal of eliminating inequities in prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship for all women.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE H30
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 90%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.97%
Peer average: 0.48%
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

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.90
Program$0.90
90% to programs beats the peer average (81%) 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 Equal Hope with 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 92% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health 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 (4 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

Equal Hope is a registered health nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 262264895. 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 $5M in annual revenue. 40 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Equal Hope's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 262264895. 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.

Equal Hope 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 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Equal Hope is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 300 S Ashland Avenue, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Equal Hope has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Equal Hope is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 40 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Equal Hope. 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, Equal Hope 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 90% 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.

Explore our mission and efforts to reduce health disparities. Access essential resources, services, and how to get involved in supporting our work. Equal Hope is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $5M is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Equal Hope are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Equal Hope is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 262264895, 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
90% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
23

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

PA
Paris T•••••
CO-CEO

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

Equal Hope fights breast cancer disparity on West Side - Austin Weekly News
Nov 2025
www.austinweeklynews.com
“Equal Hope” empowering breast cancer patients through equitable care - CBS News
Oct 2025
www.cbsnews.com
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Chicago nonprofit Equal Hope providing access to lifesaving screenings - ABC7 Chicago
Oct 2025
abc7chicago.com
Chicago restaurants join 'Pink Plate Tour' to support Equal Hope for Breast Cancer Awareness Month - ABC7 Chicago
Oct 2025
abc7chicago.com
Review: True Colors’ ‘Ain’t No Mo’ depicts Black life in America with equal hope and pain - ARTS ATL
Aug 2025
www.artsatl.org
Kay Yow Cancer Fund, Chicago Sky, And Equal Hope Partner For Women's Cancer Awareness Game On May 29 - Chicago Sky
May 2025
sky.wnba.com
Form filed
$4.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Equal Hope Raises $500,000 For Cancer Treatment At The 16th Annual “Celebrating Life” Gala - Chicago Defender
Jul 2024
chicagodefender.com
Form filed
$2.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
For This Survivor, Who's Faced Four Pancreatic Cancer Recurrences, Clinical Trials Equal Hope - Pancreatic Cancer Action
Feb 2023
pancan.org
Form filed
$3.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Breast Cancer Community Organization: Equal Hope - Gilead Sciences
Dec 2022
www.gilead.com
Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Nonprofit Equal Hope Aims to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in Chicago by 2040 - WTTW
Nov 2019
news.wttw.com

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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 this charity 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, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 - 40 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 40 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 · 2008
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Equal Hope

What is Equal Hope?
Equal Hope is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. Explore our mission and efforts to reduce health disparities. Access essential resources, services, and how to get involved in supporting our work.
When was Equal Hope founded?
Equal Hope was founded in 2008.
Who leads Equal Hope?
Paris Thomas serves as CO-CEO.
Where is Equal Hope located?
Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
What is Equal Hope's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
Is Equal Hope trustworthy?
Equal Hope 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 Equal Hope's registration number?
IRS EIN: 262264895.
What is Equal Hope's website?
https://equalhope.org