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Theres Hope America Inc

  • Cumming, GA
  • Tax-exempt since April 1992
  • EIN: 58-1966767

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Religion-Related, Spiritual Development / Interfaith Issues (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$363k (2023)

Expenses
$321k (2023)

Total Assets
$138k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$25.2k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$363,140
Expenses
$320,772
Net Income
$42,368
Net Assets
$112,847
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $355,949
98.0%
Program Services $7,191
2.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $109,326
34.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $379
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $138,019
Total Liabilities $25,172
Net Assets $112,847
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard Lee (Chairmanpresident) $63,613 $32,500 $0
Patricia Redding (Treasurer) $45,715 $39,217 $0
Melvin Benson (Board Member) $0 $65,500 $0
Alan Newman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tom Paul (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Everett Major (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Terry Johnson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Judy S Lee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 28, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$368,748
Expenses
$380,280
Net Income
-$11,532
Net Assets
$70,479
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $353,950
96.0%
Program Services $14,798
4.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $105,578
27.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $596
0.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $103,088
Total Liabilities $32,609
Net Assets $70,479
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Richard Lee (Chairman/Pre) $63,613 $29,750 $0
Patricia Redding (Treasurer) $41,965 $35,966 $0
Melvin Benson (Board Member) $0 $60,000 $0
Lanny Hill Deceased (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mr Terry Johnson (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Mrs Judy S Lee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Everett Major (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Alan Newman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tom Paul (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bob Steinke (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 8, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$400,982
Expenses
$399,500
Net Income
$1,482
Net Assets
$82,011
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $395,173
98.6%
Program Services $5,809
1.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $148,695
37.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $350
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $117,191
Total Liabilities $35,180
Net Assets $82,011
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Richard Lee (Chairman/Pre) $109,484 $28,000 $0
Patricia Redding (Treasurer) $39,210 $33,500 $0
Melvin Benson (Board Member) $0 $58,900 $0
Lanny Hill (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mr Terry Johnson (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Mrs Judy S Lee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Rhett Marlow (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Alan Newman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tom Paul (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bob Steinke (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 5, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$345,303
Expenses
$356,592
Net Income
-$11,289
Net Assets
$80,529
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $334,044
96.7%
Program Services $11,259
3.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $93,725
26.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $350
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $110,101
Total Liabilities $29,572
Net Assets $80,529
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Richard Lee (Chairman/Pre) $56,675 $27,000 $0
Patricia Redding (Treasurer) $37,050 $32,500 $0
Melvin Benson (Board Member) $0 $54,750 $0
Lanny Hill (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mr Terry Johnson (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Mrs Judy S Lee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Rhett Marlow (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Alan Newman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tom Paul (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bob Steinke (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 4, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$291,676
Expenses
$279,812
Net Income
$11,864
Net Assets
$91,818
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $287,968
98.7%
Program Services $3,708
1.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $89,006
31.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $350
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $117,575
Total Liabilities $25,757
Net Assets $91,818
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Richard Lee (Chairman/Pre) $53,711 $25,747 $0
Patricia Redding (Treasurer) $35,295 $31,117 $0
Melvin Benson (Board Member) $0 $52,250 $0
Lanny Hill (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mr Terry Johnson (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Mrs Judy S Lee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Rhett Marlow (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Keith Mcswain (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Alan Newman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tom Paul (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bob Steinke (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 11, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$277,440
Expenses
$261,321
Net Income
$16,119
Net Assets
$79,954
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $275,946
99.5%
Program Services $5,810
2.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$4,316
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $94,396
36.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $350
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $89,379
Total Liabilities $9,425
Net Assets $79,954
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Richard Lee (Chairman/Pre) $50,501 $24,997 $0
Patricia Redding (Treasurer) $43,895 $19,121 $0
Melvin Benson (Board Member) $0 $29,604 $0
Mrs Judy S Lee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mr Terry Johnson (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Lanny Hill (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tom Paul (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Keith Mcswain (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rhett Marlow (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Alan Newman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Samir Zumot (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 7, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$324,113
Expenses
$311,505
Net Income
$12,608
Net Assets
$63,835
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $317,584
98.0%
Program Services $6,529
2.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $97,415
31.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $92,366
Total Liabilities $28,531
Net Assets $63,835
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Richard Lee (Chairman/Pre) $50,000 $25,000 $0
Patricia Redding (Treasurer) $43,625 $18,625 $0
Melvin Benson (Board Member) $0 $50,562 $0
Mrs Judy S Lee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mr Terry Johnson (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Lanny Hill (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tom Paul (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Keith Mcswain (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rhett Marlow (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Alan Newman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Samir Zumot (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 10, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$297,462
Expenses
$332,363
Net Income
-$34,901
Net Assets
$51,227
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $260,712
87.6%
Program Services $18,347
6.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $18,403
6.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $67,121
20.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $81,914
Total Liabilities $30,687
Net Assets $51,227
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patricia Redding (Treasurer) $36,354 $15,520 $0
Dr Richard Lee (Chairman/Pre) $25,000 $37,500 $0
Melvin Benson (Board Member) $0 $50,000 $0
Mrs Judy S Lee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mr Terry Johnson (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Lanny Hill (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tom Paul (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Keith Mcswain (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rhett Marlow (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Alan Newman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Samir Zumot (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 10, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$202,462
Expenses
$224,642
Net Income
-$22,180
Net Assets
$86,128
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $198,220
97.9%
Program Services $4,242
2.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $5,969
2.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $100,856
Total Liabilities $14,728
Net Assets $86,128
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Richard Lee (Chairman / President) $0 $0 $0
Mrs Judy S Lee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Patty Redding (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mr Terry Johnson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Allan Newman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lanny Hill (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melvin Benson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tom Paul (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Keith Mcswain (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rhett Marlow (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 28, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$259,793
Expenses
$283,320
Net Income
-$23,527
Net Assets
$108,308
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $256,819
98.9%
Program Services $2,974
1.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $121,853
Total Liabilities $13,545
Net Assets $108,308
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Richard Lee (Chairman / President) $0 $0 $0
Mrs Judy S Lee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Patty Redding (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mr Terry Johnson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Allan Newman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lanny Hill (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melvin Benson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tom Paul (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 14, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$282,156
Expenses
$250,415
Net Income
$31,741
Net Assets
$131,835
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $266,761
94.5%
Program Services $15,395
5.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $47,434
18.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $131,964
Total Liabilities $129
Net Assets $131,835
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Richard Lee (Chairman / President) $0 $0 $0
Mrs Judy S Lee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Patty Redding (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mr Terry Johnson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 30, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$966,502
Expenses
$950,508
Net Income
$15,994
Net Assets
$219,267
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $923,843
95.6%
Program Services $32,659
3.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $10,000
1.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $407,249
42.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $277,266
Total Liabilities $57,999
Net Assets $219,267

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,018,529
Expenses
$1,101,518
Net Income
-$82,989
Net Assets
$203,273
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $954,651
93.7%
Program Services $44,923
4.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $18,955
1.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $430,669
39.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $259,342
Total Liabilities $56,069
Net Assets $203,273

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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