The Hope Center Inc

“Wilbert walker david walker president vice pres family relationship cheryl magee shawn bax exec dir deputy dir family relationship”

“Form 990 is prepared by an external accounting firm. A preliminary copy of the return is provided to the treasurer for review. The directors will review the form 990 at the first meeting or call a special meeting to review the 990. Once the 990 is approved by vote, it will be authorized for filing. The cpa firm will prepare for signature and efiling with the irs.”

“The conflict of interest policy requires that any director or employee disclose any conflicts of interest in writing and the board of directors must review the disclosure. After review, the board of directors will provide a determination of the appropriate action to take. Disclosure of potential conflict of interest is required at the beginning of employment or affiliation with the organization and is updated annually.”

“Compensation for top officials are derived from programmatic budgets as approved by the funder. The executive director's salary and increases are recommended by the board of directors and are at their sole discretion. The salaries cannot exceed the approved budget from the funder. In addition to the requirements of the funder of the grant(s), base salaries are determined using the louisiana bureau of labor statistics survey.”

“Compensation for officers and other key employees are derived from programmatic budgets as approved by the funder. Salaries and increases are recommended by the board of directors and are at their sole discretion. The salaries cannot exceed the approved budget from the funder. In addition to the requirements of the funder of the grant(s), base salaries are determined using the louisiana bureau of labor statistics survey.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“Hope center currently services veterans in an effort to end homelessness or prevent homelessness. This is accomplished through funding for the dept. Of veteran affairs homelessness programs. The program provides emergency housing and rapid rehousing placement for veterans and their families. Services include housing navigation, income supports, connecting with va medical services, food, emergency supplies, utility assistance, rental payment assistance, tenant incentives, landlord incentives, daily living services, transportation, healthcare navigation, legal services, and financial coaching.the organization received a suicide prevention award from the va office of mental health to assist veterans and active duty service members and their families with crisis assistance and connecting to mental health services in the prevention of suicide among former and current service members. The hope center, inc. Served 476 veteran households in 2024.”

“Prior period adjustment 11,004 unrecorded liability from previous year -145,938 total -134,934”