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Flower of Hope Outreach

EIN 27-4494279 · Millersburg, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SPIRITUAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL IN HAITI

Income
$173,149
Spending
$158,974
Reserves
8.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.5 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 8% of income.

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 (4)
  1. $74,675 spent. PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE SALARY AND BONUS OF A SUPERINTENDENT/IN COUNTRY LIAISON, 2 DIRECTORS, 21 TEACHERS, AND 6 SUPPORT STAFF ALONG WITH THE CAMPUS NURSE AND BATHROOM MONITOR WHO ARE EMPLOYED AT THE FLOWER OF HOPE SCHOOL IN HAITI. THIS INCLUDES SALARY FOR EXTRA TUTORING FOR STUDENTS NEEDING REMEDIAL HELP WITH THEIR STUDIES. IT INCLUDES POTENTIAL SUBSTITUTE TEACHER SALARY AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR STAFF AND TEACHER INCURRED MEDICAL EXPENSES.
  2. $31,830 spent. PROVIDE FUNDS FOR ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS TO THE SCHOOL PROPERTY AND LOCAL SURROUNDING INFRASTRUCTURE NEAR THE SCHOOL INCLUDING THE CLASSROOM BUILDINGS, OFFICES, KITCHEN, LATRINES, WELL, GENERATOR, PLAYGROUND, AND THE ROAD LEADING TO THE SCHOOL, TEACHER UNIFORMS, SCHOOL PROGRAMMING AND SUPPLIES SUCH AS IN-SERVICE TRAINING, SCHOOL BOOKS, GENERAL SUPPLIES, TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS SUCH AS COMPUTERS AND PRINTERS, CAMPUS MEDICAL CLINIC SUPPLIES, EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FIELD TRIPS AND PARTIES, WIRE TRANSFER AND BANKING FEES, HAITIAN TAXES, OPERATING CERTIFICATES, INTERNET FEES, AND DISCRETIONARY SPENDING ALLOWANCE FOR THE IN-COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE FOR UNEXPECTED SCHOOL EXPENSES. A TECHNICAL PROGRAM HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN PURSUING ELECTRICAL SKILLS, TAILORING, SEWING MACHINE MAINTENANCE, AND COSMETOLOGY.
  3. $30,202 spent. PROVIDER A LUNCHTIME MEAL OF RICE AND BEANS FOR 456 STUDENTS AND ALL STAFF WHEN SCHOOL IS IN SESSION AT FLOWER OF HOPE SCHOOL IN HAITI. SEVERAL DISABLED AND ELDERLY MEMBERS WHO LIVE NEAR THE SCHOOL ARE PROVIDED A LUNCHTIME MEAL AS WELL. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES THE PURCHASE OF DRINKING WATER, COOKING WATER, FUEL, AND INGREDIENTS FOR THE LUNCH PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, FUNDS ARE PROVIDED TO THE SCHOOL IN DECEMBER TO PURCHASE FOOD FOR COMMUNITY DISTRIBUTION AT CHRISTMAS TO THOSE IN DIRE NEED.
  4. $18,326 spent. PROVIDE PERSONAL SUPPLIES, UNIFORMS, AND TUITION FOR THE 50 LOWEST INCOME STUDENTS WITHIN THE ELEMENTARY LEVEL OF THE STUDENT BODY AT THE FLOWER OF HOPE SCHOOL. IN ADDITION, TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PROVIDED FOR QUALIFYING POST-MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS. FOOD SUPPORT WAS SPONSORED FOR 3 MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS. SUPPORT INCLUDING TUITION, LUNCH, SUPPLIES, AND BOARD WAS PROVIDED TO 3 MEDICAL STUDENTS. MONTHLY SUPPORT WAS ALSO PROVIDED TO AN ORPHANED INFANT COMMUNITY MEMBER AND LOCAL WIDOW.

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 July 2011.

    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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