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Hope Lutheran Foundation Inc

EIN 26-2690760 · Bonita Spgs, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Hope Lutheran Foundations purpose is to receive manage and distribute funds for missions outreach scholarships and special purpose projects to spread the word of Jesus.

Income
$30,550
Spending
$56,804
Reserves
32.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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 (13)
  1. $15,000 spent. Lutheran World Relief - Respond to natural disasters and complex situations helping people reconstruct rebuild and reduce venerability to future shocks. Partner with communities and create jobs and develop productivity inclusive and resilient economic rotted agriculture. Feed the hungry and develop skills to those who need it.
  2. $7,300 spent. Capstone Ministries is a ministry to the street children of Western Kenya specifically Kisumu and the surrounding areas. Capstone was founded in 2005 with the objective of restoring street children with their family. The ministry is founded upon the Scripture from Psalm 118:22 The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone. Capstone Ministries is a Recognized Service Organization of LC-MS.
  3. $6,000 spent. Love Inc - Located in Bonita Springs Florida Love In the Name of Christ provides local residents who need assistance with their monthly expenses due to hardship in their financial situation. The service numerous families during the year. They provide services and support to the community of Bonita Springs Fl
  4. Christ the King LC
  5. Connexion LC
  6. 4 Kids - A Christian Training of foster parents and children
  7. Harvest Time Ministries - Provide food and supplies for agricultural workers and the homeless
  8. Pelican Ministries - Support the Haitian ministry of LCMS - Reverend Charelus.
  9. St Mathews House - Support essential services at the Fort Myers Florida Shelter
  10. Shaws Ministry - Missionary work in Central Asia
  11. Bernett Ministry - Evangelistic effors in Kyrgyzstan
  12. Thrivent Community Church - Christian Education of four interns
  13. Yesukan Ministry - Adult Christian Learning Center - provide the tools to help immigrants learn read and write the english language.

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 November 6, 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 February 2009.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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