Firm Foundations of Hope
Firm Foundations of Hope is committed to spiritual revival and neighborhood revitalization. Through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, we seek person by person transformation of residents by making known …
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Firm Foundations of Hope is committed to spiritual revival and neighborhood revivification on Detroitâs east side. Through Jesus Christ our King who inspires hope. We seek holistic person-by-person transformation and empowerment of residents by affording the dignity of work to the structurally unemployed, by serving the poor, and by encouraging the abundant life to which Jesus Christ invites us.
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Mission
Firm Foundations of Hope is committed to spiritual revival and neighborhood revitalization. Through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, we seek person by person transformation of residents by making known the fullness of life to which Jesus Christ invites us, by providing employment and mentoring to unemployed persons, and by doing home repairs for the poor.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Firm Foundations of Hope with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 96% of the 322,679 human services 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. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFirm Foundations of Hope is a registered human services nonprofit based in Detroit, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2022. Its EIN is 881229454. 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 83/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $66K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Firm Foundations of Hope's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 881229454. 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.
Firm Foundations of Hope has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. 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 83 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Firm Foundations of Hope is located in Detroit, MI, United States. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years.
Based on official tax filings, Firm Foundations of Hope has $66K in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Firm Foundations of Hope is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $66K in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Firm Foundations of 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, Firm Foundations of 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 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). 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.
Firm Foundations of Hope is committed to spiritual revival and neighborhood revivification on Detroitâs east side. Through Jesus Christ our King who inspires hope. We seek holistic person-by-person transformation and empowerment of residents by affording the dignity of work to the structurally unemployed, by serving the poor, and by encouraging the abundant life to which Jesus Christ invites us. Firm Foundations of Hope is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2022.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $66K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Firm Foundations of Hope are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Firm Foundations of Hope is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 881229454, 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
1 year 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.
FIRM FOUNDATIONS OF HOPE 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (1)
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1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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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 · 2022
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Firm Foundations of Hope
- What is Firm Foundations of Hope?
- Firm Foundations of Hope is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Detroit, United States. Firm Foundations of Hope is committed to spiritual revival and neighborhood revivification on Detroitâs east side. Through Jesus Christ our King who inspires hope. We seek holistic person-by-person transformation and empowerment of residents by affording the dignity of work to the structurally unemployed, by serving the poor, and by encouraging the abundant life to which Jesus Christ invites us.
- When was Firm Foundations of Hope founded?
- Firm Foundations of Hope was founded in 2022.
- Who leads Firm Foundations of Hope?
- Genevieve Kocourek serves as President.
- Where is Firm Foundations of Hope located?
- Headquartered in Detroit, MI, United States.
- What is Firm Foundations of Hope's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 95% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Firm Foundations of Hope trustworthy?
- Firm Foundations of Hope has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 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 Firm Foundations of Hope's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 881229454.
- What is Firm Foundations of Hope's website?
- http://firmfoundationsofhope.org