# Hope for Children Charities Inc

Youth development nonprofit in Redlands, California 92374. EIN 84-3431684. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> We aim to leave a positive, memorable impression on a child receiving luggage. We encourage individuals to be a part of a childs village by writing a note of love, hope, and encouragement. These particular notes are then placed inside each piece of luggage. Unique luggage tags of love, hope, and encouragement are also included on each piece. The more notes and luggage tags we can make, the more...

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Sep 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/843431684/202631639349200033/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O19)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2020
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $2,175 | $2,066 | $109 | $109 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/843431684/202631639349200033/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Sep 2025: gifts and grants $2,175, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 4 of 13 youth development nonprofits in Redlands.
- Revenue $2,175 is in the bottom 10% of 1,664 youth development nonprofits in California; median $169,823.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- San Bernardino County, California: about 549,148 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 703 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.3 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Redlands: 28 licensed child care centers, 11 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/redlands
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Hope for Children Charities Inc's EIN?**

Hope for Children Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3431684. 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 Hope for Children Charities Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Hope for Children Charities Inc in Redlands, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2020. 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 Hope for Children Charities Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Hope for Children Charities 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 Hope for Children Charities Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Sep 2025: "We aim to leave a positive, memorable impression on a child receiving luggage. We encourage individuals to be a part of a childs village by writing a note of love, hope, and encouragement. These particular notes are then placed inside each piece of luggage. Unique luggage tags of love, hope, and encouragement are also included on each piece. The more notes and luggage tags we can make, the more..." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development.

**How much money does Hope for Children Charities Inc take in?**

For the year ending Sep 2025, Hope for Children Charities Inc reported total revenue of $2,175 and total expenses of $2,066 on its Form 990-EZ (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.