Hrs True Hope
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
HRS TRUE HOPE SUPPORTS THE DISADVANTAGED WITH BASIC NEEDS, EDUCATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE AND PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE.
- Income
- $812,003
- Spending
- $780,107
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- 8.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 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
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% 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
Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $70,695 spent. HRS TRUE HOPE TEAMS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CHURCHES IN PIEDRAS NEGRAS AND SURROUNDING AREAS AS PART OF A STRATEGY TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND THE COMMUNITY. ALONG WITH THE PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, FUNDS HAVE BEEN SECURED FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND AND ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS IN ORDER TO PUT UP A PERMANENT BUILDING AND UPGRADE BASEBALL FIELDS AND EXPAND THE YOUTH PROGRAM TO INCLUDE GIRLS SOFTBALL AND CO-ED SOCCER PROGRAMS. THE HUMANITARIAN OUTREACH INCLUDES SPONSORING A PROGRAM TO SERVE MEALS TO FAMILIES AT THE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM, GATHERING FOOD AND CLOTHING TO PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDY IN THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDING FOOD AT THE FOOD PANTRY. THE SOCIAL WORK THIS ORGANIZATION PERFORMS IN THE COMMUNITY INCLUDES ASSISTING CHILDREN WITH AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING AND PROVIDING FREE MEDICAL SERVICES AND MEDICATION. HRS TRUEHOPE ALSO CREATED OPPORTUNITY THROUGH SPONSORSHIP FOR SEVERAL ORPHANS ENABLING THEM TO CONTINUE TO ATTEND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL AND TRADE SCHOOLS INCLUDING COSMETOLOGY AND NURSING SCHOOL.
- $611,408 spent. HRS TRUE HOPE TEAMS WITH THE SHELTER CHILDREN'S HOME IN KENYA AFRICA TO PROVIDE BASIC NEEDS TO TARGET CHILDREN, WHICH INCLUDE SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING, HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES. REHABILITATION OF CHILDREN BY ENABLING THEM TO ACQUIRE HUMAN DIGNITY, SELF-RELIANCE AND SELF-ESTEEM THROUGH COUNSELING, LIFE SKILLS, NOURSHIMENT, AND CONTINUOUS CAPACITY BUILDING; EMPOWERING AND ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY ON ISSUES REGARDING CHILDREN RIGHTS, THROUGH FORUMS, TRAINING AND SEMINARS.HRS TRUEHOPE TEAMS WITH AMANNA TRUST ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE FOR THE EDUCATION AND BOARDING EXPENSES OF CHILDEN ATTENDING SECONDARY SCHOOL AND ATTENDING A LOCAL COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS THE STUDENTS IN SECURING DALIY LIVING NEEDS AS WELL AS EMOTIONAL AND PERSONAL SUPPORT FOR THE TRANSITION FROM THE ORPHANAGE TO SELF-SUSTAINED LIVING.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2008.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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