Hope Inc
Providing assistance to disabled children and adults by purchasing equipment and putting on mobility camps and other recreational activities.
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Sports and Recreation for all mobility levels in the Fargo / Moorhead area.
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Mission
Providing assistance to disabled children and adults by purchasing equipment and putting on mobility camps and other recreational activities.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar charities in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Hope Inc 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 94% of similar organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. Explore United States
- government registration
- financial records (5 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 Inc is a registered nonprofit based in Moorhead, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 450425106. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $433K in annual revenue. 46 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Hope Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 450425106. 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 Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for charities in United States is 90/100.
Hope Inc is located in Moorhead, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.
Based on official tax filings, Hope Inc has $433K in annual revenue. It allocates 49% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 77% for charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Hope 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 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 49% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). 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.
Sports and Recreation for all mobility levels in the Fargo / Moorhead area. Hope Inc is registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1992.
Yes, donations to Hope Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Hope Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 450425106, 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
5 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 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 FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (14)
Source: Public filings
14 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Project New Hope has offices in Worcester and Westfield - Spectrum News
Operation HOPE Achieves Recognition from Atlanta Business Chronicle, Energage, and Charity Navigator - Business Wire
New Taunton art exhibit explores hope and resilience - Taunton Daily Gazette
KVRR takes to the ice for Hope Inc. Sled Hockey Fundraiser - KVRR
Hope Cancer Resources - Talk Business & Politics
HOPE Inc. steps up during winter storm - 47abc - WMDT
VNL’s 12 Days of Giving: Hope Inc. adaptive CrossFit classes breaking barriers - Valley News Live
Ally’s Hope supports women in recovery - theintermountain.com
UND plays annual sled hockey game against Hope Hurricanes - Grand Forks Herald
We Are HOPE Assuming Leadership Of Matchup Program - Door County Pulse
Activity timeline
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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 - 46 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 46 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 · 1992
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Hope Inc
- What is Hope Inc?
- Hope Inc is a publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Moorhead, United States. Sports and Recreation for all mobility levels in the Fargo / Moorhead area.
- When was Hope Inc founded?
- Hope Inc was founded in 1992.
- Who leads Hope Inc?
- Kelly Buhr serves as Office & Program Manager.
- Where is Hope Inc located?
- Headquartered in Moorhead, MN, United States.
- What is Hope Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 49% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Hope Inc trustworthy?
- Hope Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 450425106.
- What is Hope Inc's website?
- http://www.hopeinc.org