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Reformation Hope Inc

EIN 20-8387689 · Marietta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceWeak46 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of Reformation Hope, Inc. is to bring Christ-centered transformation, opportunity, and hope to disadvantaged people all over the world through the application of Reformed Faith principles and material assistance, impacting orphanages and childcare, education, healthcare, food resources, water supply, and micro-enterprise business development.

Income
$392,259
Spending
$393,726
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$79,145, executive director

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: 68 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% 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: 46 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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 (7)
  1. $144,052 spent. Reformation Hope, Inc. continues to provide ongoing financial support for the operation of the New Joy House orphanage, located in Marin, Haiti. The assistance is used by Souls Winning Ministries (the organization in Haiti overseeing the orphanage project) in order to provide housing, food, clothing, education, healthcare, and social services for orphaned or abandoned children. Assistance also supports the orphanage staff who care for the children, the purchase of needed supplies, food, and fuel, as well as the purchase of necessary medications for the children. Twice yearly, containers of used furniture and other donated items are also sent to Souls Winning Ministries.
  2. $40,409 spent. Reformation Hope provides grants and relief for a variety of indigenous Haitian churches, among these are partnerships with Presbyterian churches located in Jacmel and in Isle de Gonave. This relief includes grants for food, supplies, and payroll support for religious workers and day laborers.
  3. $40,138 spent. Reformation Hope provides financial assistance and grants to a network of Haitian churches in Jacmel, Cap Haitian, and Isle Gonave off the western coast of Haiti,
  4. $25,562 spent. Reformation Hope provides financial assistance to the Reformed Bible College in Jacmel, Haiti and also to the Reformed Bible College in Marin, Haiti, when conditions in the country allow for the conducting of in-person Bachelor of Theology or Bachelor of Divinity classes.
  5. $16,368 spent. Reformation Hope provided limited support of $16,368 to the Reformed Medical Clinic in Marin / La Plaine, Haiti.
  6. $2,726 spent. Reformation Hope provided disaster relief to Haitians impacted by severe flooding and earthquake damage to their homes.
  7. $200 spent. Reformation Hope provided $200 in mercy assistance to the widow (U.S. citizen) of the Souls Winning Ministries founder, Rev. Jean Paul, who was murdered while in Haiti.

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 June 2007.

    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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