Hope International Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
HOPE'S MISSION IS TO ADDRESS, EDUCATE, COORDINATE, AND PROVIDE AID AND RELIEF TO PEOPLE DURING TIMES OF TRAGEDY REGARDLESS OF THEIR GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION.
- Income
- $1.1 million
- Spending
- $943,442
- Spent on programs
- 97%
- Reserves
- 2.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 55%
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 942
- Highest pay
- $55,500, president
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 30% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 13% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1597% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 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)
- $571,631 spent. ALL ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE LISTED IN ONE SUMMARY.
- $339,487 spent. ALL ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE LISTED IN ONE SUMMARY
- FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D - ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS THREE LARGEST PROGRAMS FOR 2025: 1. DISASTER RELIEF FOR TORNADO IN SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES OF POPLAR BLUFF, SLOANVILLE, DEXTER, DELTA, DESARC AND CAVE CITY, AR. SENT VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH CLEAN UP, PROVIDED HOT SHOWERS, LAUNDRY SERVICES, TENTS, BLANKETS, AIR MATTRESSES AND OVER 3,600 MEALS WERE SERVED. RETURNED TO TENNESSEE TO HELP BUILD HOUSE FOR HURRICANE HELENE VICTIMS. 2. HOPE FOR KIDZ (FEEDING CHILDREN) - PACKAGED OVER 80,000 MEALS FOR DISTRIBUTION. 3. OTHER RELIEF PROGAMS FOR THE HOMELSS, NEEDY, VICTIMS OF HOUSE FIRES, DISPLACED VETERANS,ETC. DISTRIBUTED OVER 36,401 IN CLOTHING, FURNITURE, HYGIENE ITEMS, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND FOOD BOXES. AS IN THE PAST, WE HAVE CONTINUED OUR THRIFT STORES WHERE DONATED CLOTHING,FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS ARE SORTED, PRICED AND SOLD AT LOW PRICES ALLOWING PEOPLE TO GET MORE ON LIMITED BUDGETS. FOR THOSE WHO LACK THE FINANCIAL MEANS TO PROVIDE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES, WE ISSUE VOUCHERS AND/OR FURNITURE REQUESTS THAT ARE USED TO AQUIRE CLOTHING, FURNITURE AND OTHER NECESSITIES THROUGH OUR THRIFT STORES.
- ALL ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE LISTED IN ONE SUMMARY
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2014 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2014.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 December 2025.
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 September 2014.
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 November 4, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Citihope International Inc (Margaretville, NY), EIN 13-2907656. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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