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Animal-Related (D20) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

HOBO HOTEL INC

EIN: 51-0588755 · LAKE CHARLES, LA 70607-3053 · United States · FY 2024 Data
3 out of 5 59 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 95/100
Reliability (20%) 50/100
Effectiveness (25%) 90/100
Impact (25%) No data yet
Financial data: FY 2024 · Scored 9/13/2026
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Mission Statement

Hobo Hotel, Inc. is incorporated and organized exclusively for the purpose of prevention of cruelty to animals through the operation of a no-kill shelter for cats and kittens, the rescue of abandoned cats and kittens, the adoption of cats and kittens, the development of foster homes until adoption is possible, education about pet care, promotion of spaying and neutering, and the encouragement of relationships with pets. Hobo Hotel operates the only no-kill shelter for cats and kittens in Lake Charles, LA.

Financial Overview — FY 2024
$241K
Total Revenue
$226K
Total Expenses
$661K
Net Assets
0
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 87.5%
Fundraising Efficiency 4.6%
Operating Reserve 35.12x
Liability-to-Asset 0.0%
Revenue Diversification 64.8%
Executive Compensation $0
Compared with Peers
FY 2024
Compared with 4,372 similar organizations (United States, Animal-Related, $100K–$1M in expenses), FY 2024.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
87.5% 91.8%
P10P90
Below median
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
12.1% 6.3%
P10P90
Below median
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
0.4% 0.0%
P10P90
Below median
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income · lower is better
4.6% 5.5%
P10P90
Above median
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
35.1 mo 10.0 mo
P10P90
Top quarter
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
0.0% 0.4%
P10P90
Top quarter
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
64.8% 89.3%
P10P90
Top quarter
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
2.3% 8.5%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
-14.6% 7.5%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
6.2% 3.0%
P10P90
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2024 $241K $226K $661K 87.5% 0
2023 $236K $265K $646K 83.6% 0
2022 $163K $207K $676K 86.5% 0
2021 $599K $185K N/A 0
2020 $192K $111K N/A 1
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Organization Details
EIN
51-0588755
State
LA
City
LAKE CHARLES
ZIP
70607-3053
Classification
D20
Category
Animal-Related
Rating
3★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
2006
Foundation Code
15
Form 990
On File
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