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Small Town Hope Inc

To serve and support the health and wellness of the pediatric population by creating and supporting unique programs designed to inspire, educate & strenthen the dynamics of the …

Human Services Northern Cambria, PA EIN: 471959142 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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72
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Small Town Hope Inc

Learn all about the early childhood learning, child care, and growing opportunities that we do at Hope

Founded
Headquarters
Northern Cambria, PA
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 2015

Mission

To serve and support the health and wellness of the pediatric population by creating and supporting unique programs designed to inspire, educate & strenthen the dynamics of the family. We recognize the value of family centered care.

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: 100%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.11%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Small Town Hope Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented human services 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. 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 cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 72% of similar organizations. See the sources
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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

Small Town Hope Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Northern Cambria, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its EIN is 471959142. 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 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $380K in annual revenue. 34 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Small Town Hope Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 471959142. 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.

Small Town Hope Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% 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.

Small Town Hope Inc is located in Northern Cambria, PA, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.

Based on official tax filings, Small Town Hope Inc has $380K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.

Small Town Hope 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 $380K in annual revenue. The organization has 34 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Small Town Hope 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, Small Town 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 100% 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.

Learn all about the early childhood learning, child care, and growing opportunities that we do at Hope Small Town Hope Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $380K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Small Town Hope Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Small Town Hope Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 471959142, 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
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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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
24

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

MA
Mandi P•••••••
Officer

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

5 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Restoring a small town’s hope: Williamsburg Players fire up ‘The Spitfire Grill’ - The Virginian-Pilot
Jun 2023
www.pilotonline.com
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Underground Heat Gives Small Town Hope - The Tyee
Aug 2018
thetyee.ca
How an abandoned mall could doom a small town's hope for revival - CBC
May 2018
www.cbc.ca
Littleton Pantry Gives A Small Town Hope - wetzelchronicle.com
Nov 2016
www.wetzelchronicle.com
Thinking big in a small town, hope is alive in Fairmont - WMBF
Mar 2012
www.wmbfnews.com

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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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 34 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 34 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 · 2015
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Small Town Hope Inc

What is Small Town Hope Inc?
Small Town Hope Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Northern Cambria, United States. Learn all about the early childhood learning, child care, and growing opportunities that we do at Hope
When was Small Town Hope Inc founded?
Small Town Hope Inc was founded in 2015.
Who leads Small Town Hope Inc?
Mandi Paronish serves as Officer.
Where is Small Town Hope Inc located?
Headquartered in Northern Cambria, PA, United States.
What is Small Town Hope Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Small Town Hope Inc trustworthy?
Small Town Hope Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Small Town Hope Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 471959142.
What is Small Town Hope Inc's website?
http://smalltownhope.org