Ceces Hope Center
The mission of Cece's Hope Center is to improve the life and future of women age 18-30 who are at-risk, or survivors of human trafficking and sexual trauma by bridging the gap in services and support.
Ceces Hope Center at a glance
- Total assets
- $219,889
- -11.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $194,903
- -27.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $868
- +38.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $221,169
- +14.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ceces Hope Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| For Project 25 Inc Tucson, AZ | — | $14,000 |
| Horses Help Phoenix, AZ | — | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $219,889 | $194,903 | $221,169 | — | — | $868 |
| 2023 | $246,930 | $267,116 | $193,962 | — | — | $627 |
| 2022 | $173,151 | $277,543 | $216,266 | $24,000 | 2 | $299 |
| 2021 | $126,501 | $110,511 | $96,069 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $95,948 | $98,443 | $89,130 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $86,890 | $39,015 | $49,325 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $96,945 | $96,379 | $4,079 | — | — | — |
About Ceces Hope Center
Based on IRS filings
Ceces Hope Center is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Tempe, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $220K in total assets. Net investment income was $868.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ceces Hope Center is led by Lea Benson, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lea Benson
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$8K (2022) → $49K (2024)
James Miller
Chairman
Secretary → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eddie Cook
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Bergman
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janie Scholes
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Bongiovanni
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Stewart
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Wieters
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rene Lopez
Secretary
Chairman → President, 2021
President → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott September
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Julie Spilbury (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: George Macedon (2018–2021) — Director
- Former: Julie Swartling (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Roxanne Dudish (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Steve Hedden (2018–2020) — Director
- Former: Kevin Thompson (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Dave Levoy (2018) — Director
- Former: Jamie Bennett (2018) — Director
- Former: Jessica Allen (2018) — Director
- Former: Jolene Pomeroy (2018) — Director
- Former: Michael Cimino (2018) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $49K, to Lea Benson (Pres/CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Ceces Hope Center
How large is Ceces Hope Center?
Ceces Hope Center reported $220K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $195K.
What is Ceces Hope Center?
Ceces Hope Center is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Tempe, AZ. It holds $220K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ceces Hope Center operate?
Ceces Hope Center has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is Ceces Hope Center's EIN?
Ceces Hope Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1022068. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS February 17, 2021)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 2, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
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