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The Ministry for Hope Inc

EIN 11-2667800 · Prt Jefferson, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To provide help to individuals who can not find help in the form of housing, counseling, and other support so that they can eventually live productive independent lives. Hope House provides hope, care and compassion to nearly 2,000 individuals in need each month.

Income
$5.9 million
Spending
$6.3 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 44%
Employees
120

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 68 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, 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 (4)
  1. $2.0 million spent. Community Services - Community House - Since its founding in 1980 with 10 beds it has grown to a 30 bed house that provides a compassionate approach to crisis intervention and a residual community for homeless young people in need. The program serves primarily youth between the ages of 16 and 21 years. It offers a creative living space where a young person can grow and develop. St. Francis House/Hope Academy - A long-term non-traditional residential treatment program for addiction and additional residential support for the Community House. St Louis de Montfort Academy - An alternative junior/senior high school providing individualized instruction and private tutoring staffed by a principal and volunteer teachers. Wisdom House - A residence for long-term needs of both men and women, 21 years and older in a crisis situation or homelessness in a semi-structured living environment. Siena House- A home for women and children who have suffered from domestic violence.
  2. $1.5 million spent. Montfort Therapeutic Residence - Consists of Community House and school for youths ages 11-18 who are court remanded. The program provides intense therapy to rehabilitate youths who would otherwise be detained in the court system. These children are in a time of great crisis in their young lives and they are provided with a healthy stable environment, a school program, individual counseling, group dynamics and educational and recreational outings. Its greatest gift is providing aftercare services when a young person returns home.
  3. $1.1 million spent. Pax Christi Hospitality Center - A 25 bed emergency residence for men over 16 provides those in need on Long Island a compassionate temporary residence offering shelter and food, human needs and services, advocacy and networking.
  4. $724,732 spent. Counseling Services - Center offering family and individual counseling, support groups, social services assistance and drug and alcohol counseling and support. Staffed by a host of highly qualified professional counselors, the Human Services Center serves thousands of adults and young people in the course of a year. Included in the counseling services are individual, marital and family counseling, addiction counseling including alcoholism, co-dependency, eating disorders and sexual abuse. The center also serves as a meeting place for various therapy groups and several twelve-step programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1985.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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