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Brittanys Hope

EIN 25-1879417 · Elizabethtown, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RECOGNIZING THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF ALL CHILDREN, WE EMPOWER FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO MAKE REAL AND LASTING CHANGE IN THE LIVES OF ORPHANED AND AT-RISK CHILDREN THROUGH INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL NEEDS ADOPTION GRANTS AND HUMANITARIAN INITIATIVES.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
25.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
0
Volunteers
180

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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.

  • 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 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)
  1. $444,786 spent. BRITTANY'S HOPE IS A GLOBAL 501(C) (3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO MAKE REAL AND LASTING CHANGE IN THE LIVES OF ORPHANED AND AT-RISK CHILDREN THROUGH INTERNTAIONAL SPECIAL NEEDS ADOPTION GRANTS AND HUMANITARIAN INITIATIVES. WITH A FOCUS ON A CHILD'S FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT TO A FAMILY, BRITTANY'S HOPE HELPS BRING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS HOME TO LOVING FAMILIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. WE ADVOCATE AND CHAMPION FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE DIFFICULT TO PLACE AND PROVIDE ADOPTION GRANTS TO FAMILIES WHO STRUGGLE WITH THE HIGH COSTS OF INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION. IN 2024, WE CELEBRATED THE HOMECOMING OF 45 CHILDREN FROM 12 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES.
  2. $860,764 spent. FOR CHILDREN WHO WAIT OR CAN'T COME HOME TO A LOVING FAMILY, BRITTANY'S HOPE PROVIDES HOLISTIC CARE TO ENSURE EVERY CHILD HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE. OUR MISSION IS TO RAISE HEALTHY, HAPPY, EDUCATED AND SELF- SUFFICIENT YOUNG ADULTS WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS AND MOTIVATION TO BREAK FREE FROM THE CYCLE OF POVERTY. OUR ORPHAN CARE INITIATIVE PROVIDES DIRECT, LIFESAVING SUPPORT TO 4,397 ORPHANED, VULNERABLE, AND/OR AT-RISK CHILDREN, WHILE KEEPING 2,009 AT-RISK FAMILIES TOGETHER WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THREE COUNTRIES: VIETNAM, KENYA, AND ETHIOPIA.

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 April 2002.

    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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