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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES PROJECT FOR EXCELLENCE INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$893,225
Total expenses
$1,229,934
Contributions and grants received
$763,050
Grants paid
$221,872
Program service revenue
$130,175
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0
Total assets, end of year
$955,874
Total liabilities, end of year
$8,788
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$947,086
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$928,718
Management and general expenses
$301,216
Fundraising expenses
$0
Program service expenses (Part III)
$928,718

Program services were 75.5% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $0

  • 1b · Membership dues

    $0

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $0

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $0

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $558,203

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $204,847

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $0

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Litigation Settlement

    total $18,975 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 2b · Program service revenue

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 2c · Program service revenue

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 2d · Program service revenue

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 2e · Program service revenue

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 2f · All other program service revenue

    total $111,200 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $0 · other assets $0

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $0 · other assets $0

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $0 · other assets $0

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $0

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $0

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 9a · Gaming: gross income

    $0

  • 9b · Gaming: direct expenses

    $0

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $0

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $0

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11a · Other revenue

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11b · Other revenue

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11c · Other revenue

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11d · All other revenue

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $0

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $221,872 · program services $221,872

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $0 · program services $0

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $0 · program services $0

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0 · program services $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $537,050 · program services $419,982 · management and general $117,068 · fundraising $0

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $43,545 · program services $34,053 · management and general $9,492 · fundraising $0

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $115,736 · program services $59,025 · management and general $56,711 · fundraising $0

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $140 · program services $0 · management and general $140 · fundraising $0

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $10,027 · program services $4,755 · management and general $5,272 · fundraising $0

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $10,022 · program services $5,492 · management and general $4,530 · fundraising $0

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $3,431 · program services $3,431 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 17 · Travel

    total $10,367 · program services $5,179 · management and general $5,188 · fundraising $0

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $3,810 · program services $3,698 · management and general $112 · fundraising $0

  • 20 · Interest

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $12,735 · program services $0 · management and general $12,735 · fundraising $0

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $19,491 · program services $0 · management and general $19,491 · fundraising $0

  • 24a · Other expenses: CONTRACTUAL SERVICES

    total $8,945 · program services $5,509 · management and general $3,436 · fundraising $0

  • 24b · Other expenses: TESTING EXPENSES

    total $1,527 · program services $1,527 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 24c · Other expenses: REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE

    total $10,542 · program services $0 · management and general $10,542 · fundraising $0

  • 24d · Other expenses: EQUIPMENT RENTAL

    total $5,706 · program services $4,574 · management and general $1,132 · fundraising $0

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $214,988 · program services $159,621 · management and general $55,367 · fundraising $0

  • 26 · Joint costs (an allocation of the lines above)

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $819,667 · end of year $420,029

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $170,866 · end of year $199,235

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $2,063

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $19,553 · end of year $21,028

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $421,475

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $117,796

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $306,767 · end of year $303,679

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $920 · end of year $9,840

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $33,978 · end of year $8,788

  • 18 · Grants payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $956,687 · end of year $841,850

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $327,108 · end of year $105,236

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

HOPE INCS MISSION IS TO FIGHT HOUSING DISCRIMINATION IN MIAMI-DADE AND BROWARD COUNTIES AND TO PROMOTE EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF FLORIDA.

Activities or mission (Part I)

HOPES INCS MISSION IS TO FIGHT HOUSING DISCRIMINATION IN MIAMI-DADE AND BROWARD COUNTIES AND TO PROMOTE EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF FLORIDA.

  • EDUCATION AND OUTREACH INITIATIVE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND PROTECTED CLASSES UNDER FEDERAL STATE AND LOCAL FAIR HOUSING LAWS BECOME KNOWLEDGEABLE CONCERNING THEIR RIGHTS AND THE MEANS AVAILABLE TO SEEK REDRESS FOR FAIR HOUSING VIOLATIONS. THE INITIATIVE ALSO INCLUDES PRIVATE HOUSING INDUSTRY PROVIDER EDUCATION PROGRAMS STRUCTURED TO FURNISH DEVELOPERS REAL ESTATE BROKERS PROPERTY MANAGERS FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND THE MEDIA ADVERTISING INDUSTRY WITH THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION NECESSARY TO FULLY COMPLY WITH FAIR HOUSING LAWS. ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO LOCAL JURISDICTIONS IN MEETING THEIR MANDATED RESPONSIBILITY TO AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHER FAIR HOUSING. FAIR HOUSING COUNSELING AS WELL AS INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO SOUTH FLORIDA RESIDENTS SEEKING HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE PRIVATE HOUSING MARKET.

    Expenses $228,104

  • THE PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVE PROGRAM INCLUDES INTAKE OF COMPLAINTS OF HOUSING DISCRIMINATION,INVESTIGATION OF ALLEGED FAIR HOUSING VIOLATIONS FAIR HOUSING TESTING AND PURSUING THE ENFORCEMENT OF MERITORIOUS CLAIMS.

    Expenses $430,880

  • THE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM PROMOTES INVESTMENT IN NEIGHBORHOODS THAT HAVE BEEN NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY THE FORECLOSURE CRISIS. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS HOMEOWNERSHIP NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROPERTY REHABILITATION AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.

    Expenses $269,734

As filed on the 2024 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • Victor Romano

    Chairperson

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Eugene Simmons

    Vice Chairperson

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Juan E Rojas

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Tony Britto

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Darlene Bell-Alexander

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Bradford Brown

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Bill Thompson

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Donna Crump-Butler

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Mary Ann Cruz

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Melanie Garman

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Karla Gottlieb

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Karl Kennedy

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Michele Collie

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Marta Navarro

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Daniel Howe

    President - CEO

    Total calculated
    $57,671
    From this org
    $57,671
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • Craig Emmanuel

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Keenya Robertson

    Past -CEO

    Total calculated
    $148,767
    From this org
    $148,767
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

Taxable family on this return

Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.

Disregarded entities

Part I: entities that legally are the filer and file no return of their own.

  • HOPE FHC MIAMI DADE LL

    FAIR HOUSING · FL · income $61,245 · assets $248,258

    Directly controlled by Housing Opportunity

  • HOPE FHC BROWARD LLC

    FAIR HOUSING · FL · income $13,006 · assets $52,457

    Directly controlled by Housing Opportunity

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
27 January 2026
IRS schema version
2024v5.1
Source object
202620279349300227

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