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Immigrant Hope

EIN 27-4022709 · Minneapolis, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EQUIPPING CHURCHES TO PROVIDE IMMIGRANTS WITH THE HOPE OF THE GOSPEL, HELP FINDING A PATHWAY TO LEGAL RESIDENCY, AND A HOME IN A CHURCH THAT CARES FOR THEIR NEEDS.

Income
$173,848
Spending
$184,173
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 57%
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$120,366, board member

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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 45% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% 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

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $147,451 spent. IMMIGRANT HOPE CENTERS: LICENSING, SUPPORTING AND MONITORING THE ACTIVITY OF LICENSED SERVICE CENTERS THAT OFFER DIRECT SERVICES TO IMMIGRANTS, WHICH DEMONSTRATES AND SHARES THE CHRISTIAN GOSPEL, THEREBY OFFERING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO FIND A HOME IN CHURCH. THE FIRST CENTER OPENED IN BROOKLYN, NY IN 2011. THERE ARE ELEVEN ADDITIONAL CENTERS THAT HAVE OPENED SINCE THEN IN ATLANTA, GA, BLOOMINGTON, MN, CLIFTON, NJ, JACKSON, WY, MESA, AZ, SANDHILLS, NC, SAN LEANDRO, CA, GAINESVILLE, FL, HUMMELSTOWN, PA, GREELEY, CO AND, ARROYO GRANDE, CA. THE LONG-TERM GOAL IS TO OPEN TWO ADDITIONAL IMMIGRANT HOPE CENTERS PER YEAR IN GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS WITH SIGNIFICANT IMMIGRANT POPULATIONS.
  2. $4,488 spent. IMMIGRANT PATHWAY INSTITUTE: A 40-HOUR TRAINING BASED ON THE CURRICULUM OF THE IMMIGRANT LEGAL RESOURCES CENTER, BUT CUSTOMIZED FOR THE PURPOSES OF IMMIGRANT HOPE. ITS PURPOSE IS TO TRAIN VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF SO THAT THEY ARE PREPARED TO SEEK AND RECEIVE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) ACCREDITATION. THIS ENSURES THAT VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF CAN BE TRAINED TO EFFECTIVELY AND LEGALLY PROVIDE SERVICES FOR IMMIGRANTS AND IN SO DOING DEMONSTRATE AND SHARE THE CHRISTIAN GOSPEL. THREE 40-HOUR TRAININGS WERE CONDUCTED IN 2024 WITH 97 PARTICIPANTS TRAINED. THE GOAL IS TO OFFER TRAINING ANNUALLY TO VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF WHO WILL BE ABLE TO STAFF FUTURE IMMIGRANT HOPE CENTERS.
  3. $34 spent. IMMIGRANT PATHWAY INSTITUTE PRACTICAL SKILLS: AN 8-WEEK ONLINE COURSE USING CURRICULUM DEVELOPED BY IMMIGRANT HOPE PRACTITIONERS. IT IS AVAILABLE TO VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE IMMIGRANT PATHWAY INSTITUTE 40-HOUR TRAINING PROGRAM OR TO THOSE WHO OTHERWISE DEMONSTRATE GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF IMMIGRATION LAW AND PRACTICE. ITS PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF WITH DIRECT EXPERIENCE AND FEEDBACK ON THE ACTIVITIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED TO EFFECTIVELY PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES FOR IMMIGRANTS AND IN SO DEMONSTRATING AND SHARING THE CHRISTIAN GOSPEL. 8 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN PRACTICAL SKILLS TRAININGS IN 2024.

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 September 2013.

    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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