# Fort Hope Inc

Camps nonprofit in Arroyo Grande, California 93421. EIN 55-0861220. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Fort hope serves at risk and needy children, foster youth, special needs or living with disability, as well as children from our local clubs and schools. Fort hope was created to provide a place for children who are at risk or disadvantaged, especially those who are fatherless.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/550861220/202611599349301251/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Camps (IRS activity code N20)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2004
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $252,343 | $208,565 | $780,556 | $780,164 | 2 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/550861220/202611599349301251/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $136,677 | $194,522 | $820,988 | $820,988 | 4 | 16 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/550861220/202333199349330133/full) |
| Dec 2019 | $164,058 | $158,486 | $294,718 | $294,718 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/550861220/202222319349200737/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $93,142 (45%), management $115,423 (55%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $142,732, program fees $0, investment income $60,587.

Growth label: **Steady** (about +7% a year, Dec 2019 to Dec 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue $252,343 is higher than roughly 50 to 60% of 111 camp nonprofits in California; median $248,246.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

- Licensed programs in Arroyo Grande: 8 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/california/arroyo-grande
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Fort Hope Inc's EIN?**

Fort Hope Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0861220. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Fort Hope Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Fort Hope Inc in Arroyo Grande, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2004. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Fort Hope Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Fort Hope Inc as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Fort Hope Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "Fort hope serves at risk and needy children, foster youth, special needs or living with disability, as well as children from our local clubs and schools. Fort hope was created to provide a place for children who are at risk or disadvantaged, especially those who are fatherless." The IRS classifies it as: Camps.

**How much money does Fort Hope Inc take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Fort Hope Inc reported total revenue of $252,343 and total expenses of $208,565 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.