Hope Academy Inc
The organization operates a k-12 school in urban minneapolis which provides a classical christian education, with a goal of fostering hope in god within the inner-city neighborhoods of …
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Hope Academy is an affordable, private, classical, Christian academy serving families in Minneapolis by providing youth with a remarkable education.
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Mission
The organization operates a k-12 school in urban minneapolis which provides a classical christian education, with a goal of fostering hope in god within the inner-city neighborhoods of minneapolis by providing youth with a remarkable god-centered education.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Hope Academy Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% of the 195,586 education 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
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 89% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (6 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 + methodologyHope Academy Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Minneapolis, MN, 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 411962874. 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 $32M in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Hope Academy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 411962874. 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 Academy 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 93% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Hope Academy Inc is located in Minneapolis, MN, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.
Based on official tax filings, Hope Academy Inc has $32M in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Hope Academy Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $32M in annual revenue. The organization has 38 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Hope Academy 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, Hope Academy 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 93% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.
Hope Academy is an affordable, private, classical, Christian academy serving families in Minneapolis by providing youth with a remarkable education. Hope Academy Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $32M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Hope Academy Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Hope Academy Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 411962874, 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
6 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.
HOPE ACADEMY 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 (12)
Source: Public filings
12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Chicago Hope Academy vs Taft | Baseball | 5/19 - MaxPreps
'A milestone on our dream' | Hope Academy celebrates teen graduates recovering from substance abuse - WTHR
Hope Academy celebrates teens overcoming substance abuse - WTHR
Chicago Hope Academy vs Saint Ignatius College Prep | Baseball | 5/15 - MaxPreps
Little Seeds of Hope Academy to offer faith-based early childhood education in Humble - Community Impact | News
Gov. Braun marks Hope Academy’s 20th anniversary - nwitimes.com
Hope Academy third graders raise money for Biloxi’s Elijah’s Closet through lemonade stand - WXXV News 25
Ian Irps’ walk-off single lifts Bishop McNamara past Hope Academy on senior night - Shaw Local
Hope Means Nevada Launches Teen Hope Academy to Equip Youth With Life-Saving Mental Health Tools - Nevada Business Magazine
Hope Gas officially opens Safety City, Hope Academy - WAJR
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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 - 38 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 · 38 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 Hope Academy Inc
- What is Hope Academy Inc?
- Hope Academy Inc is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Minneapolis, United States. Hope Academy is an affordable, private, classical, Christian academy serving families in Minneapolis by providing youth with a remarkable education.
- When was Hope Academy Inc founded?
- Hope Academy Inc was founded in 2000.
- Who leads Hope Academy Inc?
- John Villas serves as COO.
- Where is Hope Academy Inc located?
- Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, United States.
- What is Hope Academy Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Hope Academy Inc trustworthy?
- Hope Academy 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 Hope Academy Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 411962874.
- What is Hope Academy Inc's website?
- http://hopeacademympls.org