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Hope for Brighter Tomorrows

EIN 20-0508048 · Rcho Sta Marg, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Hope for Brighter Tomorrows is a Christian, non-profit organization that strengthens families impacted by mental health challenges and provides guidance to churches to support these families - through events, complimentary resources, and strategic collaborations.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
8
Volunteers
130
Highest pay
$184,026, cfo

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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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 (1)
  1. $943,681 spent. Hope for Brighter Tomorrows is a Christian, non-profit organization, whose mission is to strengthen families impacted by mental health challenges and provides guidance to churches to support these families. By supporting families, we grow ever closer to our vision that families impacted by mental health challenges never have to walk alone.In 2024, HBTs operations included hosting a variety of BREATHE events, developing a new website (www.hopeforbrightertomorrows.org) as a one-stop shop for credible mental health resources, co-hosting Hope for Mental Health meetings, and producing content related to HBTs mission at various live and recorded events. In particular, the HBT team had the privilege of caring for and resourcing 115 BREATHE Moms during our flagship April and October BREATHE retreats, encouraging these moms with hope for the future and the strength to continue their journeys parenting children with mental illness. HBT also hosted four free BREATHE Prayer and Support Calls, for which 836 parents registered. During the calls, we worshiped, heard encouraging devotional thoughts, and prayed by name for the children of the parents on the call.HBT also hosted five free BREATHE Conversations Calls with noted mental health experts, with 1713 registrants. Parents were given tools to understand how best to care for themselves and strengthen their connection to the Lord as they continue to care for their children.Our BREATHE Parents Facebook Group grew to more than 1100 members, representing nearly a 22 percent growth year over year. In this group, parents can share with one another in a unique space where others get it and meet them with nonjudgmental care, support, encouragement and prayer.In collaboration with Saddleback Church, we hosted seven Hope for Mental Health Community Gatherings, attended by more than 750 people. Finally, HBTs founder traveled and spoke at fourteen events on mental health topics and recorded eleven podcasts and interviews in an effort to further HBTs mission.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 October 2004.

    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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