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Ministry of Hope Inc

EIN 35-2182466 · Black Mtn, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To empower communities to provide for orphans and the vulnerable, and to create a promising future through economic development, education and medical care programs.

Income
$563,880
Spending
$516,649
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% 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 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 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 (11)
  1. $321,219 spent. COMMUNITY BASED CENTERS The centers provide for the basic needs of orphans and widows through feeding programs, but also focus on community development programs with long-term sustainability. Six centers operate in the rural areas outside of Lilongwe, the capital city in central Malawi. Programs are community based, operated by ministry of Hope, Malawi (a Malawi based NGO) in conjunction with village leadership and volunteers. Food is raised at the centers, supplemented with purchased food as needed. Increasing emphasis is on development programs and income generating projects that will allow the community to provide for their members.
  2. $98,000 spent. EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM This program supports higher education for high school, college and trade school students, thus allowing children to escape the cycle of poverty, help their families and communities, and strengthen the national economy. Scholarships go to the best and brightest, most hardworking and successful students. This in turn inspires other children to work hard in school.
  3. $26,200 spent. MOBILE MEDICAL CLINIC PROJECT Since 2008 Ministry of Hope has sponsored a mobile medical clinic in communities that would otherwise have limited access to any form of medical care. The clinic is staffed by a medical director, physician assistants, nurses, volunteers from U.S. churches and service groups. The Mobile Medical Clinic has been registered and approved to operate by the Malawian government. A clinic bus transports staff, testing equipment and a mobile pharmacy on monthly visits to MOH communities. The clinics provide basic services such as physical exams, malaria testing,drugs such as anti-malarials, antibiotics and analgesics, and vitamins.
  4. $11,250 spent. CRISIS NURSERY - Residential care for orphans and other vulnerable infants and toddlers.
  5. $4,000 spent. SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT - Sharing the Good News of Christ with the children
  6. $22,953 spent. OTHER SHORT TERM MISSION PROJECTS
  7. Expenses: $11250.00 including grants of: $0.00 Revenue: $11222.00
  8. CRISIS NURSERY - Residential care for orphans and other vulnerable infants
  9. Expenses: $4000.00 including grants of: $0.00 Revenue: $4700.00
  10. SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT - Sharing the Good News of Christ with the children
  11. Expenses: $22953.00 including grants of: $0.00 Revenue: $26103.00

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 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 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 May 2003.

    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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