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EIN 81-3381691

Hawassa Hope

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
Staunton
State
Virginia
Year formed
2016
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Q33: International Relief
Description
Hawassa Hope lifts widows and orphans from poverty through a sponsorship program that provides access to basic necessities, school, monthly visits from social workers, medical care, and animals for sustenance. Additionally, they have an orphanage support partnership with Ajuuja Childrens Home Association in Ethiopia with the goal of helping children in need. Hawassa Hope is located in Staunton, VA.
Total revenues
$563,345
2023
Total expenses
$703,627
2023
Total assets
$391,111
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at Hawassa Hope

Sponsorship program ensures families have access to basic necessities, school, monthly visits from social workers, medical care, and animals for sustenance. Orphanage support partnership with Ajuuja Childrens Home Association in Ethiopia with the goal of local adoption or foster care. The support ensures the orphans have medical care, formula, clothing, and a safe, nurturing environment.

Who funds Hawassa Hope

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Marisa Martini Private FoundationGeneral Purpose$100,000
How Ministries$25,000
Marisa Martini Private FoundationGeneral Purpose$2,799
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Hawassa Hope

NameTitleCompensation
Charisa KnightExecutive Director$13,250
Gregory KnightPresident$0
Caleb SpenceTreasurer$0
Rebekah KnightSecretary$0
Sten CempeDirector$0

Financials for Hawassa Hope

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$561,178
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$2,167
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$563,345

Form 990s for Hawassa Hope

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-27990View PDF
2022-122023-11-13990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 28, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Marisa Martini Private Foundation
December 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $8,457 from The Blackbaud Giving Fund
Nonprofit Types
International-focused organizationsYouth service charitiesCharities
Issues
ChildrenForeign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
11 N Central Ave Ste 1
Staunton, VA 24401
Metro area
Staunton, VA
County
Staunton city, VA
Website URL
hawassahope.org/ 
IRS details
EIN
81-3381691
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2016
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q33: International Relief
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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