HOPE CENTER 4 AUTISM - FORT WORTH Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

HOPE CENTER 4 AUTISM - FORT WORTH

EIN 26-2181427 · Autism (G84)

What they do

PROVIDE EDUCATION, TRAINING, SUPPORT, and OTHER ASSISTANCE to INDIVIDUALS and FAMILIES of INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE AUTISM.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $89.10 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2023The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders12 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

110.48%of revenue went to mission work89.1% of expenses · Program services

5.74%of revenue went to fundraising4.6% of expenses

$123.92spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

7.70%of revenue went to management and office costs6.2% of expenses

$0.02in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

29.3%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $245,723 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $88,125 for SUSAN WOOD (EXECUTIVE DI). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2023

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$1,027,099

Mission workProgram services$1,134,688110.48% of revenue89.1% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$79,1327.70% of revenue6.2% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$59,0025.74% of revenue4.6% of expenses

Total expenses$1,272,822123.92% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2023CurrentExpense mix: 89.1% mission · 6.2% management · 4.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 123.92% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 89.4% mission · 6.0% management · 4.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 100.38% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 87.6% mission · 7.1% management · 5.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 117.78% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 94.5% mission · 3.7% management · 1.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 92.64% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 94.2% mission · 3.8% management · 2.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 105.07% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 69.5% mission · 20.5% management · 9.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 117.04% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 69.7% mission · 20.4% management · 10.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 87.12% of revenue

2016Expense mix: 69.6% mission · 20.5% management · 9.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 88.59% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$1,027,099

Expenses$1,272,822

Annual shortfall $245,723 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$1,134,688 · 89.1% of expenses

Management and office costs$79,132 · 6.2% of expenses

Fundraising$59,002 · 4.6% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$1,027,099

Expenses$1,272,822

Assets$24,721

Income$1,030,185

Contributions$301,450

Mission work (program services)$1,134,688

Fundraising$59,002

Management and general$79,132

Executive compensation (total)$99,795

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2023

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

SUSAN WOODEXECUTIVE DI · 40 hrs/week $88,125

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (12)

SUSAN WOODEXECUTIVE DI

ANGIE MCIRVINTREASURER

DOUG WRIGHTBOARD OF DIR

GREG ALVARADOBOARD OF DIR

JARED GASPARDBOARD OF DIR

JASON SMITHBOARD MEMBER

KRISTI CARTERPRESIDENT

LESLIE STOKESBOARD MEMBER

RACHEL HACKLERSECRETARY

REBECCA CASTROBOARD MEMBER

ROBERT KERRY HUNSAKERBOARD MEMBER

TANISIA QUEPPETBOARD OF DIR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2008
Location: 2751 GREEN OAKS RD, FORT WORTH, TX 76116-1706
County: Tarrant
In care of: SUSAN WOOD
Primary officer: SUSAN WOOD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(817) 560-1139

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2023
Tax period began: January 1, 2023
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: PSK LLP
NTEE classification: Autism (G84)
IRS tax category: Autism