Tangible Hope Ministries
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION IS TO CONNECT INCARCERATED MEN AND WOMEN WITH PEN PALS FROM LOCAL CHURCHES, OFFERING ENCOURAGEMENT AND HOPE THROUGH CARDS AND LETTERS. WE WORK WITH INMATES ON THEIR RELEASE TO CONNECT THEM WITH LOCAL CHURCHES AND OFFER A REENTRY PROGRAM.
- Income
- $155,650
- Spending
- $122,369
- Reserves
- 3.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $33,500, president
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 4% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2026, 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 March 31, 2026, 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 (1)
- $122,369 spent. PURCHASED EQUIPMENT FOR TWO JUVENILE DETENTION CENTERS AND ASSISTED IN DEVELOPING THEIR E-SPORTS PROGRAM. THIS INCLUDED 750 GIFT CARDS AS INCENTIVES FOR PARTICIPANTS WHO ACHIEVED GOALS AND MET ATTENDANCE CRITERIA. THESE ARE HIGH-RISK TEENS IN DETENTION, WITH AN AVERAGE OF 5-7 PER CLASS. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROGRAM AS TEENS ARE RELEASED AND NEW TEENS ATTEND. LIVING FORWARD PROGRAM- RE-ENTRY PROGRAM FOR MEN AND WOMEN RELEASED FROM PRISON. THIS IS A TWO-WEEK, 12-HOUR CLASS EDUCATING PARTICIPANTS ON LIFE SKILLS, RESUME BUILDING, AND MOCK INTERVIEWS, TAUGHT BY A FORMERLY INCARCERATED INDIVIDUAL WITH 14 YEARS OF SUCCESS IN THE COMMUNITY AND A SUCCESSFUL CAREER. EACH WEEK, PARTICIPANTS ATTEND A RESOURCE CENTER FOR ASSISTANCE WITH STATE ID, SOCIAL SECURITY CARD, AND BIRTH CERTIFICATE REPLACEMENTS, BUDGETING, LIFE SKILLS, AND MORE. A STAFFING AGENCY IS BROUGHT IN TO PRESENT POSSIBLE JOB OPPORTUNITIES ONCE A MONTH. WE HELP THEM WITH RESOURCES FOR HOUSING, JOB-INTERVIEW CLOTHING, AND OBTAINING A DRIVER'S LICENSE. THE COST FOR EACH PARTICIPANT OVER A TWO-WEEK PERIOD IS APPROXIMATELY 300. WE ARE EXPERIENCING A 75% EMPLOYMENT SUCCESS RATE, AS WELL AS WORKING WITHIN THEIR BUDGET, SAVE FOR HOUSING AND A VEHICLE, ONCE THEY ARE RELEASED FROM THE HALFWAY HOUSE. THIS PROGRAM HAS RECEIVED AMAZING REVIEWS FROM STAFF AT THE HALFWAY HOUSE, INDICATING A CHANGE IN RESIDENTS' BEHAVIOR AFTER ATTENDING OUR CLASSES. MY LIFE IN REVERSE. AN EVENT WAS HELD WITH APPROXIMATELY 40 YOUTH AND ADULTS PRESENT. EDUCATING YOUTH ON MAKING BETTER DECISIONS BASED ON THE STORY OF A RETURNING CITIZEN WHO WAS INCARCERATED AT THE AGE OF 15. HE WAS RELEASED AFTER 45 YEARS. THIS INCLUDED A VIDEO WE HAD PROFESSIONALLY RECORDED ABOUT HIS LIFE STORY. WE HAD A PANEL OF FIVE PROFESSIONALS, ALLOWING TIME FOR QUESTIONS/ANSWERS TO HELP EDUCATE THE PARTICIPANTS. THIS WAS 5,000 FOR THE EVENT; HOWEVER, THE VIDEO IS BEING USED IN CHURCHES AND OUR LIVING FORWARD PROGRAM. BAGS OF HOPE. WE PURCHASE HYGIENE ITEMS, SOCKS, T-SHIRTS, ETC., AND EACH GRADUATE OF OUR LIVING FORWARD PROGRAM RECEIVES A BAG. CONTENTS ARE VALUED AT 75 EACH.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2026, 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 March 2026.
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 2025.
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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