HOPE ASSOCIATION: Form 990EZ, tax year 2015
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- Organization
- HOPE ASSOCIATION (EIN 45-4648128)
- Tax period
- 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31
- Filed
- 2016-07-15
- IRS object ID
- 201611979349200951
- Schema version
- 2015v2.1
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2016-07-15T18:43:28-05:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2015-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 274042803 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | ACCOUNTAX & PAYROLL INC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 1908 LAND O LAKES BLVD STE 4 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | LUTZ | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | FL | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 33549 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990EZ | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2015-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 454648128 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | THE HOPE ASSOCIATION | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | HOPE | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 7035821222 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 1237 CARROLLSBURG PL SW | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | WASHINGTON | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | DC | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 20024 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | STEVE MESSEH | PersonNm |
| Person Title | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 7035821222 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2016-07-15 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (1) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| PTIN | P00669238 | PTIN |
| Phone | 8139484602 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2016-07-15 | PreparationDt |
| Self Employed | Yes (X) | SelfEmployedInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2015 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2016-09-27 15:27:22Z | BuildTS |
Form 990-EZ IRS990EZ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Method Of Accounting Cash | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingCashInd |
| Website Address | WWW.THEHOPEASSPCIATION.ORG | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Gross Receipts | $199,275 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part I | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIInd |
| Contributions Gifts Grants Etc | $199,275 | ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt |
| Total Revenue | $199,275 | TotalRevenueAmt |
| Salaries Other Comp Empl Bnft | $26,409 | SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt |
| Fees And Other Pymt To Ind Cntrct | $13,790 | FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt |
| Printing Publications Postage | $2,815 | PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt |
| Other Expenses Total | $144,583 | OtherExpensesTotalAmt |
| Total Expenses | $187,597 | TotalExpensesAmt |
| Excess Or Deficit For Year | $11,678 | ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $0 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 | OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $11,678 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
Cash Savings And Investments CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $11,678 | EOYAmt |
Form990 Total Assets Form990TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $11,678 | EOYAmt |
Sum Of Total Liabilities SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $0 | EOYAmt |
Net Assets Or Fund Balances NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $11,678 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Primary Exempt Purpose | THE HOPE ASSOCIATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT WAS FOUNDED IN 2012 OUT OF THE GREATCALLING TO CREATE EVERYDAY MIRACLES FOR CHILDREN IN NEED THROUGHOUT THE DC METRO AREA. THROUGH OUR VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS, WE STRIVE TO MEET CHILDREN WHERE THEY ARE, AND MINISTER TO THEIR NEEDS, WHETHER SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, OR RELATIONAL. WE ALSO AIM TO EQUIP ASPIRING LEADERS WITH THE INSPIRATION AND TOOLS THEY NEED TO BE THE CHANGE THIS WORLD SO DESPERATELY NEEDS AND MAKE AN IMPACT IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. OUR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND EVENTS AIM TO CREATE A NEW GENERATION OF LEADERS WHO ARE THE CHANNELS OF HOPE AND HEALING IN A WORLD SO DESPERATE FOR IT. OUR LEGACY AT HOPE IS NOT FOUND IN OUR PRESENT WORK BUT RATHER IN THE FUTURE GENERATIONS OF LIVES THAT HAVE BEEN MADE BETTER THROUGH OUR PRESENCE. | PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt |
Program Srvc Accomplishment ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp (3 entries)
| Description Program Srvc AccomDescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | Grants And AllocationsGrantsAndAllocationsAmt | Program Service ExpensesProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
|---|---|---|
| MOMENTUM EVENT. AT OUR MOMENTUM CONFERENCES, THE 2 WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE EVERYTHING ABOUT WHAT WE DO IS ENERGY AND PASSION. FROM THE OPENING WORSHIP SESSION TO THE FINAL GOODBYES, MOMENTUM IS ALL ABOUT PUTTING A LARGE GROUP OF ENERGETIC, PASSIONATE PEOPLE IN A ROOM TOGETHER AND CHALLENGING THEM TO TAKE GIANT LEAPS IN THEIR WALK WITH CHRIST. MOMENTUM S MAIN FOCUS IS PREPARING FUTURE LEADERS AND EQUIPPING THEM WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO TRANSFORM THE WORLD AROUND THEM. FROM DYNAMIC, RELEVANT, AND PRACTICAL LECTURES, TO HANDS-ON AND ENGAGING WORKSHOPS, TO HEAVEN-SHAKING PRAYERS AND PRAISES, MOMENTUM IS A NONSTOP, ACTION-PACKED WEEKEND THAT IS NOT THE END BUT THE BEGINNING OF A NEW PURPOSE AND CALLING FOR YOUR LIFE. | $0 | $0 |
| 5K RACE EVENT. THE HOPE ASSOCIATION S ANNUAL RUN FOR HOPE 5K AND FUN RUN TO HELP CREATE EVERYDAY MIRACLES FOR CHILDREN IN NEED IN THE DC AREA. THIS PROMISES TO BE A DAY FILLED WITH LAUGHTER AND COMPETITION AS WE COME TOGETHER TO PROVIDE A BETTER FUTURE FOR CHILDREN IN NEED OF HOPE, HEALING, AND SUPPORT. THE EVENT WILL SPECIFICALLY PROVIDE FUNDING AND SUPPORT FOR 3 MAIN HOPE PROGRAMS AND EVENTS: OUR MENTORING PROGRAM THAT HELPS MENTOR LOCAL AT RISK SCHOOL CHILDREN IN ARLINGTON, OUR PLAYTIME PROGRAM THAT CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING AND FUN FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN IN THE DC AREA, AND OUR HOLIDAY PARTY FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND BLOOD DISORDERS TO PROVIDE THEM WITH HOLIDAY CHEER AND GIFTS FOR ALL. | $0 | $0 |
| HOLIDAY EVENT. THIS YEARLY EVENT IS A MAGICAL CELEBRATIONHOSTED BY THE HOPE ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDREN WITH BLOODDISORDERS FROM CHILDREN S NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER CANCERAND BLOOD DISORDER CENTER, AS WELL AS CHILDREN FROM INOVA FAIRFAX HOSPITAL. THIS EVENT INCLUDES A MYRIAD OF FUN AND ENGAGING ACTIVITIES, FROM FACE PAINTING AND CARNIVAL STYLE GAMES TO A CHILDREN S TALENT SHOW AND CONCERT. THE CELEBRATION CONCLUDES WITH A CATERED MEAL FOR ALL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. OF COURSE, NO HOLIDAY CELEBRATION IS COMPLETE WITHOUT A VISIT FROM SANTA AND HIS REINDEER FRIENDS, WHO PASS OUT PRESENTS AND GIFTS TO EACH CHILD IN ATTENDANCE AT THE CELEBRATION. THIS HOLIDAY PARTY IS A GREAT WAY TO PUT A SMILE ON A CHILD S FACE ANDFOR ONE NIGHT, GIVE THEM AN UNFORGETTABLE AND JOY FILLED EXPERIENCE. | $0 | $0 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expenses | $0 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
Officer Director Trustee Empl OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp (3 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hrs Per Wk Devoted To PosAverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | CompensationCompensationAmt | Employee Benefit ProgramEmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | Expense Account Other AllwncExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE MESSEH | ||||
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 30.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY GIRGES | ||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 20.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL HAKIM | ||||
| TREASURER | 20.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part V | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartVInd |
| Activities Not Previously Rpt | 0 | ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd |
| Chg Made To Orgnzng Doc Not Rpt | 0 | ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd |
| Organization Had UBI | 0 | OrganizationHadUBIInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | 0 | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Organization Dissolved Etc | 0 | OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd |
| Direct Indirect Pltcl Expend | $0 | DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt |
| Made Loans To From Officers | 0 | MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd |
| Tax Imposed Under IRC4911 | $0 | TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt |
| Tax Imposed Under IRC4912 | $0 | TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt |
| Tax Imposed Under IRC4955 | $0 | TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | 0 | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Tax Imposed On Organization Mgr | $0 | TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt |
| Tax Reimbursed By Organization | $0 | TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | 0 | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | DC | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | STEVE MESSEH | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 1237 CARROLLSBURG PL SW | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | WASHINGTON | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | DC | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 20024 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 7035821222 | PhoneNum |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Financial Account | 0 | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Foreign Office | 0 | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Donor Advised Fnds | 0 | DonorAdvisedFndsInd |
| Operate Hospital | 0 | OperateHospitalInd |
| Tanning Services Provided | 0 | TanningServicesProvidedInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | 0 | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | 0 | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | 0 | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| School Operating | 0 | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | 0 | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Part VI Of Comp Of Hghst Pd Empl | NONE | PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt |
| Part VI Hghst Pd Cntrct Prof Srvc | NONE | PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt |
| Filed Schedule A | Yes (1) | FiledScheduleAInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Publicly Supported Org509a2 | Yes (X) | PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind |
Gifts Grants Contris Rcvd509 GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $11,082 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $84,447 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $134,803 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $199,275 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $429,607 | TotalAmt |
Total509 Total509Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $11,082 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $84,447 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $134,803 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $199,275 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $429,607 | TotalAmt |
Amounts Rcvd Dsqlfy Person AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
Substantial Contributors Amt SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
Subst And Dsqlfy Prsns Tot SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Support Total509 | $429,607 | PublicSupportTotal509Amt |
Total Support Calendar Year TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $11,082 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $84,447 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $134,803 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $199,275 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $429,607 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Support CY509 | 1.00000 | PublicSupportCY509Pct |
| Investment Income CY | 0.00000 | InvestmentIncomeCYPct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY509 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | Description: ADVERTISING. Amount: 64. Description: APPAREL PRODUCTION. Amount: 4,654. Description: BANK CHARGES. Amount: 1,133. Description: BIENNIAL REPORT. Amount: 260. Description: CREDIT CARD FEES. Amount: 16. Description: DONATION. Amount: 892. Description: DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS. Amount: 830. Description: CONVENTION FEES. Amount: 120,956. Description: EVENT SUPPLIES. Amount: 2,627. Description: GIFTS. Amount: 666. Description: MANAGEMENT COMPANY. Amount: 1,679. Description: MEALS & ENTERTAINMENT. Amount: 729. Description: MERCHANT FEES. Amount: 3,784. Description: MISCELLANEOUS. Amount: 289. Description: OFFICE SUPPLIES. Amount: 468. Description: PERMITS & LICENSES. Amount: 1,170. Description: PHOTOBOOTH. Amount: 695. Description: PORTABLE TOILETS. Amount: 211. Description: REFUNDS. Amount: 265. Description: TRAVEL. Amount: 2,047. Description: VENUE RENTAL. Amount: 50. Description: WEBSITE. Amount: 1,098. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 16: 144,583. | ExplanationTxt |
Transfer Prsnl Bnft Contracts Decl TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Declaration | The organization did not, during the year, receive any funds, directly,or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract.The organization, did not, during the year, pay any premiums, directly,or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract. | DeclarationDesc |