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H E a R T S of the Father Outreach Inc

EIN 04-3249933 · Sheffield, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceWeak38 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ESTABLISH AND OPERATE HOMES WORLDWIDE ACCORDING TO CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE ORPHANED OR ABUSED, TO PROVIDE SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING AND PROMOTE THEIR SPIRITUAL, MENTAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$165,804
Spending
$201,772
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 70%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $165,467 spent. HEARTS OF THE FATHER PROGRAM SUPPORT - GHANA. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A HOME FOR 25 ORPHANED CHILDREN IN OLD NINGO GHANA. THE EXPENSES ARE MAINLY FOR THE CARE, SUPPORT AND EDUCATION OF THE ORPHANS AS WELL AS THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE HOME. THIS PROGRAM IS MONITORED BY AN IN COUNTRY BOARD THAT REPORTS DIRECTLY TO THE USA BOARD. THE SCHOOL THAT WAS STARTED IN 2014 IS NOW FINISHED AND WILL OPEN IN 2017 WITH AN ANTICIPATED 40 STUDENTS IN K1 AND K2. THE NAME OF THE SCHOOL IS HEARTS OF THE FATHER SCHOOL OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT IN THE FUTURE, ANOTHER BUILDING WILL BE STARTED TO HOUSE CHILDREN IN PRIMARY, SECONDARY AND HIGH SCHOOL.
  2. $20,000 spent. HEARTS OF THE FATHER PROGRAM SUPPORT - TORORO, UGANDA. THE HEARTS OF THE FATHER OUTREACH HAS 1 FOSTER PROGRAM IN UGANDA THAT SUPPORTS 6 CHILDREN. HEARTS OF THE FATHER PROVIDES SUPPORT TO THE FAMILIES FOR HOUSING, EDUCATION AND THE NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN. THE TORORO UGANDA BOARD AND ADMINISTRATOR REPORT FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING TO THE USA BOARD.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1995.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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