Hope Ignites Cincinnati
The program provides housing and educational assistance for abandoned, abused, and neglected youths in a family environment that allows them to mature and succeed.
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Our mission is to nurture and guide motivated young people in need to become well-educated, career-ready men and women for others.
Mission
The program provides housing and educational assistance for abandoned, abused, and neglected youths in a family environment that allows them to mature and succeed.
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
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Hope Ignites Cincinnati has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1977, it predates 80% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 82% 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
- 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
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation (present for 93% of comparable organizations)
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHope Ignites Cincinnati is a registered education nonprofit based in Cincinnati, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1977 and has been operating for 49 years. Its EIN is 311054816. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $679K in annual revenue. 56 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Hope Ignites Cincinnati's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 311054816. 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 Ignites Cincinnati has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 79% 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 Ignites Cincinnati is located in Cincinnati, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1977 and has been active for 49 years.
Based on official tax filings, Hope Ignites Cincinnati has $679K in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Hope Ignites Cincinnati is classified as an Education 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 $679K in annual revenue. The organization has 56 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Hope Ignites Cincinnati. 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 Ignites Cincinnati is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 79% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.
Our mission is to nurture and guide motivated young people in need to become well-educated, career-ready men and women for others. Hope Ignites Cincinnati is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1977.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $679K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Hope Ignites Cincinnati are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Hope Ignites Cincinnati is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 311054816, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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 IGNITES CINCINNATI 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 (20)
Source: Public filings
20 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 56 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 56 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 · 1977
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Hope Ignites Cincinnati
- What is Hope Ignites Cincinnati?
- Hope Ignites Cincinnati is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cincinnati, United States. Our mission is to nurture and guide motivated young people in need to become well-educated, career-ready men and women for others.
- When was Hope Ignites Cincinnati founded?
- Hope Ignites Cincinnati was founded in 1977.
- Who leads Hope Ignites Cincinnati?
- Karl Thomsen serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Hope Ignites Cincinnati located?
- Headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, United States.
- What is Hope Ignites Cincinnati's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Hope Ignites Cincinnati trustworthy?
- Hope Ignites Cincinnati has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Ignites Cincinnati's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 311054816.
- What is Hope Ignites Cincinnati's website?
- https://bhghcincinnati.org/