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Hope Rising Pregnancy Center Inc

EIN 31-1068733 · Dayton, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HOPE RISING EXISTS TO OFFER HOPE TO WOMEN AND MEN FACING PREGNANCY DECISIONS. WE SERVE THOSE WITH UNPLANNED PREGNANCIES TO PREVENT ABORTIONS. WE EDUCATE THE NEXT GENERATION TO PREVENT UNPLANNED PREGNANCIES. WE RESTORE POST-ABORTIVE CLIENTS BY EXTENDING GODS MERCY AND GRACE.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
8.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 79%
Employees
48
Volunteers
280
Highest pay
$78,712, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

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

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 (3)
  1. $1.1 million spent. SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED BY HOPE RISING PREGNANCY CENTER INCLUDED 1,292 INCENTIVIZED PARENT EDUCATION SESSIONS FOR MOMS AND DADS TO HELP THEM PREPARE FOR THEIR ROLE AS PARENTS AND ALSO TO OFFER CONTINUING SUPPORT THROUGH THEIR PREGNANCY. SUPPORT SERVICES ALSO INCLUDED A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR ABORTION RECOVERY CARE FOR THOSE WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH A PAST ABORTION. SUPPORT SERVICES ALSO INCLUDED 833 CLIENTS RECEIVING A VARIETY OF ITEMS TO CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN SUCH AS DIAPERS, FORMULA, CLOTHING, CAR SEATS, CRIBS AND MORE.
  2. $230,646 spent. MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY HOPE RISING PREGNANCY CENTER INCLUDED 1,014 FREE PREGNANCY TESTS AND 969 FREE ULTRASOUNDS. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO ENSURE THAT WOMEN IN OUR COMMUNITY HAVE ACCESS TO ACCURATE INFORMATION WHEN MAKING DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR PREGNANCY.
  3. $108,520 spent. STUDENT OUTREACH OFFERED BY HOPE RISING PREGNANCY CENTER SERVED 789 STUDENTS FROM SIXTH GRADE THROUGH COLLEGE GRADUATION BY OFFERING CLASSES, EVENTS, AND GROUPS TO ENCOURAGE AND EQUIP STUDENTS TO MAKE HEALTY SEXUAL CHOICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 September 1983.

    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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