Hope Shines Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO ENHANCE AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN RWANDA THROUGH UNIQUE EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROGRAMS.
- Income
- $61,361
- Spending
- $55,741
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- 6.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 58%
- Employees
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 6% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1581% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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)
- $16,500 spent. LIFE ENHANCEMENT & ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT (LEAD) - THIS PROGRAM IS HOPE SHINES AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM. ITS GOAL IS TO KEEP STUDENTS ENGAGED IN LEARNING DURING AND IN BETWEEN SCHOOL TERMS. THE PROGRAM MEETS AFTER SCHOOL AT THE LEARNING CENTER AND STUDENTS GET HELP WITH SCHOOLWORK AND ASSISTANCE AND GUIDANCE FOR NATIONAL EXAMS. ONCE A WEEK ON SATURDAYS THE STUDENTS AND ARE TAUGHT VARIOUS EVOLVING CURRICULUM (DEVELOPED BY U.S. BASED EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS) IN SCIENCE, MATH, ENGLISH SPEAKING, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT (FOR S5 S6 STUDENTS). AT EACH SATURDAY SESSION, STUDENTS RECONVENE FOR A NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED LUNCH, WHICH PROVIDES ENERGY AND NUTRIENTS TO HELP THEM GROW AND SIMILARLY A HEALTHY SNACK IS OFFERED AFTER-SCHOOL. DURING THE COURSE OF LEAD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, STUDENTS ATTEND FIELD TRIPS TO PLACES THAT RELATE TO THE CURRICULUM.
- $16,000 spent. BASIC NEEDS FOR EDUCATION - THIS PROGRAM PAYS FOR QUALIFIED STUDENTS SCHOOL FEES, SCHOOL UNIFORMS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND HEALTH INSURANCE AND IS A LARGE CONTRIBUTOR TO ACHIEVING OUR OBJECTIVE OF REDUCING THE DROPOUT RATE OF STUDENTS IN THE DISTRICT. TO REMAIN IN THIS PROGRAM, STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE AN ABOVE AVERAGE GRADE REPORT EACH TERM, CONSISTENTLY ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN THE OTHER HOPE SHINES PROGRAMS DURING THE YEAR, DISPLAY A WILLINGNESS TO LEARN, AND ACT IN GOOD CONDUCT IN ALL TIMES.
- $12,651 spent. SUMMER CAMP - THE HOPE SHINES SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM LASTS FOR ONE WEEK BETWEEN SCHOOL TERMS AND STRIVES TO COMBINE IMAGINATION WITH EDUCATION BY PROVIDING MULTIPLE FUN-FILLED, ENGAGING MODULES THAT TAKE THE STUDENT OUT OF THEIR COMFORT ZONE. AN EVER-CHANGING CURRICULUM FROM YEAR-TO-YEAR IS DESIGNED WITH ACTIVE LEARNING IN MIND. MODULES IN ARTS & CRAFTS, ENGINEERING, GLOBAL GEOGRAPHY, ENGLISH SPEAKING, SPORTS/PLAY ACTIVITIES, HEALTH & HYGIENE, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, AND DANCE CAN BE TAUGHT ON ANY GIVEN YEAR DEPENDING ON THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF THE CAMPERS. DURING THE WEEK, THEIR MENTORS PROMOTE CAN-DO ATTITUDES AND ENCOURAGEMENT IN AN EFFORT FOR THE STUDENTS TO GAIN CONFIDENCE TO ONE DAY BECOME SOMEONE OUTSTANDING IN SOCIETY.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2011.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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