Official 501(c)(3) Non-Profit • Tax-Deductible Contributions • EIN 85-0567824
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Give with clarity

Support Lexington families & local heroes

Tax-deductible gifts under EIN 85-0567824 keep Tuesday packing, grocery cards, and mentoring tables funded.

Tax Deduction Notice

Your gift is tax-deductible

HOPE - A SC HEROS CHARITY - HAVE ONLY POSITIVE EXPECTATIONS is an IRS 501(c)(3) public charity. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law under EIN 85-0567824. Principal Officer: Walter Hutto. Request a written acknowledgment anytime at admin@hopescheros.org.

Direct Programs
88%
Administration
8%
Fundraising
4%

We file Form 990-N as a small public charity with gross receipts generally ≤ $50,000.

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Community volunteers packing donation supplies
Where gifts land

Trays, cards, and mentoring hours

One-time gifts fund immediate grocery cards and Tuesday meal staging. Monthly partners keep workshops and youth tables on the calendar when crowdfunding pauses.

FAQ

Common questions before you give

Our working allocation target routes about 88% to direct programs (family stabilization, career workshops, youth/senior outreach, and crisis meal trays), 8% to administration, and 4% to fundraising. Designated gifts for first-responder meals follow the designation when capacity allows.

Yes. After your gift is confirmed, we email an acknowledgment suitable for tax records listing HOPE“s legal name and EIN 85-0567824. Keep that email with your filings. Contact admin@hopescheros.org if a duplicate is needed.

Many employers match nonprofit gifts. Send us your matching-gift form at admin@hopescheros.org with your name, gift amount, and employer. We will complete nonprofit verification fields using EIN 85-0567824 and our Lexington registered address.

The on-site form opens a mailto gift-intent draft to admin@hopescheros.org. Payment is completed through the secure instructions we reply with (including Stripe/PayPal-ready options) or via our public GoFundMe campaign for local heroes' meals. We do not store card numbers on this website.