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Hope Abounds Inc

Providing practical support for individuals enduring active cancer treatment.

Human Services Wilmington, NC EIN: 271858542 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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74
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Hope Abounds Inc

Education:Hope Abounds provides a bi-monthly webcast program titled Focusing On You that enables us to provide a wide variety of education opportunities relating to the field of oncology. These program subjects are applicable for the cancer patient, awareness of cancer prevention and early detection for the general public. Programs can be live streamed, recorded and archived on the HA website, YouTube, Apple TV and Roku channels.Because of these educational programs, we were able to provide opportunities for one to learn about the current and up to date medical discoveries and how to include these new initiatives into day to day practice regarding the circle of care treatment for the patients as it relates in the field of oncology. Patient Advocacy:Patient …

Founded
Headquarters
Wilmington, NC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2011

Mission

Providing practical support for individuals enduring active cancer treatment.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 90%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 14.04%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 14.0% of total expenses ($41,802 of $297,651).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.90
Program$0.90
90% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Hope Abounds Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 82% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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

Hope Abounds Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Wilmington, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its EIN is 271858542. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $298K in annual revenue. 50 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Hope Abounds Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 271858542. 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.

Hope Abounds Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('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 human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Hope Abounds Inc is located in Wilmington, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.

Based on official tax filings, Hope Abounds Inc has $298K in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 93% 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.

Hope Abounds Inc 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 $298K in annual revenue. The organization has 50 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Hope Abounds Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Hope Abounds 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 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). 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.

Education:Hope Abounds provides a bi-monthly webcast program titled Focusing On You that enables us to provide a wide variety of education opportunities relating to the field of oncology. These program subjects are applicable for the cancer patient, awareness of cancer prevention and early detection for the general public. Programs can be live streamed, recorded and archived on the HA website, YouTube, Apple TV and Roku channels.Because of these educational programs, we were able to provide opportunities for one to learn about the current and up to date medical discoveries and how to include these new initiatives into day to day practice regarding the circle of care treatment for the patients... Hope Abounds Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2010.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $298K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Hope Abounds Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Hope Abounds Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 271858542, 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
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

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

KE
Kenny B•••••
Chairman & CEO

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 50 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 · 50 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 · 2010
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Hope Abounds Inc

What is Hope Abounds Inc?
Hope Abounds Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Wilmington, United States. Education:Hope Abounds provides a bi-monthly webcast program titled Focusing On You that enables us to provide a wide variety of education opportunities relating to the field of oncology. These program subjects are applicable for the cancer patient, awareness of cancer prevention and early detection for the general public. Programs can be live streamed, recorded and archived on the HA website, YouTube, Apple TV and Roku channels.Because of these educational programs, we were able to provide opportunities for one to learn about the current and up to date medical discoveries and how to include these new initiatives into day to day practice regarding the circle of care treatment for the patients as it relates in the field of oncology. Patient Advocacy:Patient Advocacy is provided for those that reach out to Hope Abounds for assistance to connect with patient resources and funding opportunities through national, state, county and local support foundational grants that are offered. After an assessment is completed with patient, the Patient Advocates of Hope Abounds Cancer Network are able to network on their behalf to provide the needed assistance of maintaining household and medical costs during their active cancer treatment. The Services of Hope Abounds provides for women, men and families of children during this catastrophic time in their lives. Patient Navigation:Patient Navigation is a vital resource to a newly diagnosed cancer patient. There are many emotions a patient is experiencing such as fear of the unknown as it relates to their current health status to the lack of awareness of support each patient may realize available to them. By coming alongside of a patient, we are able to assist them in developing and sustaining a support system at home and most importantly through Hope Abounds Cancer Network.A cancer patient will work with a team of physicians in lieu of just one doctor from this diagnosis. It is important to follow and keep informed of each physician
When was Hope Abounds Inc founded?
Hope Abounds Inc was founded in 2010.
Who leads Hope Abounds Inc?
Kenny Barnes serves as Chairman & CEO.
Where is Hope Abounds Inc located?
Headquartered in Wilmington, NC, United States.
What is Hope Abounds Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
Is Hope Abounds Inc trustworthy?
Hope Abounds Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Hope Abounds Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 271858542.
What is Hope Abounds Inc's website?
http://www.hopeabounds.org