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Springs of Hope Kenya Inc

EIN 26-3955826 · St Petersburg, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Springs of Hope Kenya is a Christian based ministry with a mission to serve the needs of 63 orphaned children in the Nakuru Kenya area. Through donations and fund raising efforts, Springs of Hope Kenya plans to build a care center that will provide housing, education, nutrition and healthcare for orphaned children and their caregivers by providing beds, food, shelter, education and nurturing for the children. Additional goals include establishing a foster program for orphans. By supporting the community in this endeavor, we can help supplement the families so they can take on this additional burden of caring for the children and avoid having them placed in orphanages. These activities will be carried out by Spring of Hope's directors and through local support in the form of a facilities manager, a social worker, matrons and a cook.

Income
$248,528
Spending
$278,060
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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: 50 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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.

  • 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. $265,809 spent. Build a Care Center (Orphanage) to provide a home for vulnerable children with no families. Start a nutritional supplement program so children are healthy enough to fight off common ailments that can cause death in Kenya. Implement foster care programs so that orphans have the opportunity to grow up in a family atmosphere with Kenyan families. Establish evangelism programs to make sure the orphans know about their heavenly Father and how much they matter to Him. Ensure all the children in our care are receiving an education.
  2. $10,328 spent. Sewing Project & Skills Training - Springs of Hope Kenya operates a sewing program to help teach various skills to local villagers.
  3. $1,923 spent. Kambi Amani Eco Camp - The proceeds for this Kambi Amani go towards our children at SOHK and at risk youth and the community in the following ways: Creating jobs for our former street children and orphans through training and through tourism and hospitality. Serving the local community through this endeavor through employment opportunities Revenue from this project will go to the future education of our children By building a basic camping and luxury camping experience for tourist and missionaries. This in turn will bring awareness to SOHK and the orphans of Kenya, and the beautiful natural environment of Kenya. SOHK will use the camp in down times for locals to rent for weddings, company retreats and other events. This will ensure we are able to raise funds year round and not just in high seasons.

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 December 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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