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Hope Made Real

EIN 26-3209888 · Williamsport, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HOPE MADE REAL, INC. IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN THE COUNTRY OF RWANDA. STARTED IN 2008, HOPE MADE REAL, INC. SUPPORTS VARIOUS PROJECTS IN RWANDA WITH THE AIM OF ASSISTING THE COUNTRY'S ORPHANED AND ABANDONED CHILDREN AND OTHER POOR AND VULNERABLE RESIDENTS OF RWANDA.

Income
$395,387
Spending
$286,963
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
50

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 108% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% 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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (human services, $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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $196,798 spent. CHILDREN'S OPERATIONS: HOPE MADE REAL SUPPORTS THE URUKUNDO FOUNDATION IN MUHANGA, RWANDA, WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO COMMUNITY CHILDREN, AS WELL AS SUPPORT FOR THE CHILDREN WHO WERE RESIDENTS OF THE URUKUNDO HOME FOR CHILDREN AND ARE NOW IN KINSHIP PLACEMENT OR FOSTER HOMES. THIS SUPPORT INCLUDES ALL SCHOOL EXPENSES AS WELL AS MEDICAL INSURANCE. HOPE MADE REAL ALSO PROVIDES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE PHYSICAL FACILITIES OF THE URUKUNDO FOUNDATION. DAY CARE INSIDE PLAY AREA WAS TILED AND OUTSIDE PLAY AREA IS BEING IMPROVED. DENTAL PRACTICE CONTINUES WHILE WAITING FOR A LICENSE FROM RWANDAN GOVERNMENT. KITCHEN REBUILD IS COMPLETED WITH NEW BUILDING CONNECTED TO THE DINING ROOM, NEW FURNISHINGS AND APPLIANCES TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY. BUILDINGS USED FOR TEMPORARY KITCHEN ARE NOW ONGOING STORAGE AND OFFICE SPACE. PURCHASED NEW GENERATOR. CHILDREN'S OPERATIONS: HOPE MADE REAL SUPPORTS THE URUKUNDO FOUNDATION IN MUHANGA, RWANDA, WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO COMMUNITY CHILDREN, AS WELL AS SUPPORT FOR THE CHILDREN WHO WERE RESIDENTS OF THE URUKUNDO HOME FOR CHILDREN AND ARE NOW IN KINSHIP PLACEMENT OR FOSTER HOMES. THIS SUPPORT INCLUDES ALL SCHOOL EXPENSES AS WELL AS MEDICAL INSURANCE. HOPE MADE REAL ALSO PROVIDES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE PHYSICAL FACILITIES OF THE URUKUNDO FOUNDATION. DAY CARE INSIDE PLAY AREA WAS TILED AND OUTSIDE PLAY AREA IS BEING IMPROVED. DENTAL PRACTICE CONTINUES WHILE WAITING FOR A LICENSE FROM RWANDAN GOVERNMENT. KITCHEN REBUILD IS COMPLETED WITH NEW BUILDING CONNECTED TO THE DINING ROOM, NEW FURNISHINGS AND APPLIANCES TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY. BUILDINGS USED FOR TEMPORARY KITCHEN ARE NOW ONGOING STORAGE AND OFFICE SPACE. PURCHASED NEW GENERATOR.
  2. $73,378 spent. EDUCATION: HOPE MADE REAL PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE CHILDREN IN THE URUKUNDO VILLAGE AND NOW PROVIDES SUPPORT TO OTHER CHILDREN IN THE MUHANGA DISTRICT OF RWANDA THROUGH THE CYEZA SECTOR SUPPORT PROJECT. TOTAL STUDENTS (BOTH PRESCHOOL AND PRIMARY) 1,147. ADDITIONAL CLASSROOM COMPLETED. SECONDARY SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION BEGAN. GOAL IS TO BUILD 8 CLASSROOMS TO EXPAND SCHOOL PROGRAM TO SECONDARY O- LEVEL (SENIOR 7,8, AND 9). TO BE COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 2026 THERE ARE 1191 STUDENTS AT URUKUNDO LEANING CENTER FROM PRESCHOOL TO GRADE 6.
  3. $11,100 spent. COMMUNITY SUPPORT: HOPE MADE REAL CONTINUES TO HELP RESIDENTS BECOME SELF-SUSTAINING. NEW MOTHERS ARE GIVEN SANITARY SUPPLIES, LAYETTES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN CARE OF NEW BORNS AVERAGE 2 OR MORE PER WEEK. SEWING SCHOOL IS TRAINING 57 STUDENTS. THE SUPPORT TO CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY HAS BEEN EXPANDED BY PROVIDING CLOTHING AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO NEEDY FAMILIES. CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE 26 FORMER RESIDENTS LIVING IN FOSTER OR BIO HOMES FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES, TUITION, MEDICAL AND SCHOOL LUNCHES.

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 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 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 September 2010.

    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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