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Child Refuge Centers International Inc

EIN 20-0232022 · Hudsonville, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CHANGE LIVES IN KENYA THROUGH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST WITH A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES.

Income
$993,774
Spending
$963,093
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
7
Volunteers
21
Highest pay
$55,281, former exec

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 98% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 September 30, 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. $249,832 spent. CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM: STUDENT PROGRAMS - WE BELIEVE THAT ONE KEY TO UNLOCKING FUTURE TRANSFORMATION IS QUALITY EDUCATION, SO WE DO ANYTHING WE CAN TO ENSURE CHILDREN HAVE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND SCHOOL, RECEIVE TRAINING, AND GROW HEALTHY. KENYA HOPE PROVIDES A DAILY FEEDING PROGRAM FOR ALL STUDENTS ATTENDING SCHOOLS ACROSS OUR HOPE CENTERS. WE ALSO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE STUDENTS MOST IN-NEED, WHICH CURRENTLY INCLUDES 142 STUDENTS, AND FOR 40 PER MONTH, PAYS THEIR SCHOOL FEES, UNIFORMS, AND DAILY LUNCH. KENYA HOPE ALSO PROVIDES OTHER NECESSITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING A PROGRAM FOR ADOLESCENT-AGED FEMALES TO LEARN THE ESSENTIALS OF PUBERTY, PERSONAL HEALTH, AND HYGIENE TO ALLOW THEM TO STAY IN SCHOOL THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM: STUDENT PROGRAMS - WE BELIEVE THAT ONE KEY TO UNLOCKING FUTURE TRANSFORMATION IS QUALITY EDUCATION, SO WE DO ANYTHING WE CAN TO ENSURE CHILDREN HAVE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND SCHOOL, RECEIVE TRAINING, AND GROW HEALTHY. KENYA HOPE PROVIDES A DAILY FEEDING PROGRAM FOR ALL STUDENTS ATTENDING SCHOOLS ACROSS OUR HOPE CENTERS. WE ALSO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE STUDENTS MOST IN-NEED, WHICH CURRENTLY INCLUDES 142 STUDENTS, AND FOR 40 PER MONTH, PAYS THEIR SCHOOL FEES, UNIFORMS, AND DAILY LUNCH. KENYA HOPE ALSO PROVIDES OTHER NECESSITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING A PROGRAM FOR ADOLESCENT-AGED FEMALES TO LEARN THE ESSENTIALS OF PUBERTY, PERSONAL HEALTH, AND HYGIENE TO ALLOW THEM TO STAY IN SCHOOL THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
  2. $199,394 spent. CONSTRUCTION COSTS - KENYA HOPE IS IN THE MIDST OF A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO BRING NEW CAPITAL INFRASTUCTURE TO OUR HOPE CENTERS. THIS YEAR, WE BUILT NEW CLASSROOMS, TEACHER HOUSING UNITS, COMMUNITY HALLS, CHURCH BUILDINGS, AND OTHER CRITICAL INFRASTUCTURE TO MANY OF OUR CENTERS. THESE DEVELOPMENTS ARE ESSENTIAL TO HELPING US PROVIDE SPACE AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN, WOMEN, FAMILIES, AND THE COMMUNITYALL TO HELP US ACHIEVE OUR MISSION OF TRANSFORMING LIVES.
  3. $196,791 spent. FAMILY HELP SERVICES: WIDOWS TRAINING - KENYA HOPE RUNS A TWO-YEAR COHORT-STYLE JOB SKILLS AND TRAINING PROGRAM, WHICH HAS NOW GRADUATED OVER 200 WOMEN SINCE THE PROGRAM BEGIN IN 2016. EACH COHORT OF 6-8 WOMEN SPENDS TWO YEARS LEARNING NEW SKILLS, LIKE BREADMAKING, SOAPMAKING, TAILORING, AND SEWING, WHILE ALSO LEARNING HOW TO START AND OPERATE A BUSINESS TO PROVIDE A RELIABLE INCOME FOR THEIR FAMILY AND TO HELP THEM BE SEEN AS VALUABLE MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY. EACH WIDOW IS SPONSORED BY A DONOR IN THE UNITED STATES FOR 65 PER MONTH, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED TO THE TEACHING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROGRAM, INCLUDING MONTHLY FOOD RATIONS, THE TEACHING, AND SUPPLIES TO LEARN THEIR SKILLS.
  4. $23,611 spent. INDIRECT PROGRAM EXPENSES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 October 13, 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 September 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 2005.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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