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Building New Hope

EIN 25-1698704 · Pittsburgh, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To partner with and support underserved communities in Central America through programs in economic development education and health

Income
$160,480
Spending
$156,812
Reserves
11.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 54%
Highest pay
$53,590, executive director

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

Financial health

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 (3)
  1. $35,193 spent. EDUCATION YOUTH PROGRAMS BUILDING NEW HOPE PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS FROM UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS IN GRANADA NICARAGUA TO ATTEND QUALITY PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOLS INCLUDING NUESTRA SEORA DE GUADALUPE AND COLEGIO DIOCESANO INMACULADA CONCEPCION. RECIPIENTS MUST MAINTAIN GOOD GRADES AND GIVE BACK THROUGH TUTORING OR COMMUNITY SERVICE. BUILDING NEW HOPE ALSO SUPPORTS CHILDREN OF EL PORVENIR A WORKER-OWNED COFFEE COOPERATIVE THROUGH AN EDUCATIONAL FUND PROVIDING ACCESS TO HIGH SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY EDUCATION FOR YOUTH SELECTED BY THE COOPERATIVE. ADDITIONALLY BNH SUPPORTS THE GUATEMALA SCHOOL AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN A REMOTE RURAL AREA; THE AMAN SCHOOL FOR THE HANDICAPPED SERVING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN GRANADA NICARAGUA; AND PUEDO LEER A LENDING LIBRARY IN GRANADA PRIMARILY SERVING CHILDREN.
  2. $50,890 spent. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FAIR TRADE COFFEE PROJECT IN2002 BUILDING NEW HOPE PARTNERED WITH EL PORVENIR A WORKER-OWNED COOPERATIVE OF48 FAMILIES IN NICARAGUA TO MARKET THEIR ORGANIC SHADE-GROWN COFFEE AT FAIR AND DIRECTTRADE PRICES ABOVE THE WORLD FAIR TRADE MINIMUM.THIS PARTNERSHIP PREVENTED FORECLOSURE AND LOSS OF LAND FOR COOPERATIVE FAMILIES. REVENUE SUPPORTS THE COOPERATIVES INFRASTRUCTURE WATER SYSTEMS AND EDUCATIONAL FUND. THE COFFEE IS CERTIFIED ORGANIC SHADE-GROWN AND BIRD-FRIENDLY BY THE SMITHSONIAN MIGRATORY BIRD CENTER ROASTED FRESH TO ORDER IN PITTSBURGH AND SOLD DIRECTLY ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. BNH PAYS FARMERS ABOVE FAIR TRADE MINIMUM PRICE ENSURING SUSTAINABLE INCOME FOR COOPERATIVE FAMILIES. THROUGH ITS FAIR TRADE AWARENESS PROGRAM BNH ALSO EDUCATES CONSUMERS AND ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE U.S. ABOUT FAIR TRADE SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND BIRD-FRIENDLY COFFEE PRACTICES DEMONSTRATING HOW PURCHASING DECISIONS DIRECTLY IMPACT FARMING COMMUNITIES IN CENTRAL AMERICA
  3. $6,300 spent. HEALTH: THE CASA LUPITA VETERINARY CLINIC ADDRESSES THE PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM OF STRAY AND DISEASED ANIMALS IN GRANADA NICARAGUA. IT PROVIDES THE KINDS OF SERVICES THAT A HUMANE SOCIETY DOES IN THE UNITED STATES.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 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 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 December 1996.

    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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