Hope for a Village
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to help improve the lives of the residents in the village of Cotes-de-Fer, Haiti and surrounding areas serving as the hands and feet of Jesus. We are inspired by Matthew 25:40 ?Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.?
- Income
- $0
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
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)
- Grandma Martha Hygiene Kits for Girls Project: Services provided: Hygiene kits distributions and health education at local schools in Cotes-de-fer and surrounding villages. This program has helped 1867 girls with reusable period pads to reduce school absences with 667 hygiene kits. Health education reached 1200 school children. The expanison plan is to introduce the program to four new schools in the 2024/2025 school year. There are 4 United States volunteers and 2 in Haiti.
- Water for the Elderly and Handicapped - Service provided - Ensured regular delivery of clean safe water to elderly and the handicapped individuals. 500 Individuals benefit from this program. This serves over 200 households. The receive water supply and infrasturcture support. This program gives health improvement, notable improvement in health and hygiene among the elderly and handicapped individuals due to access to clean water. Community engagement of volunteers to support water deliverly and maintenance. Sustainability is through training sessions on maintaining water collection systems to ensure long-term sustainability.
- Weekly Nurse Visits to Elderly and Handicapped: Services provided - Healthcare visits conducted weekly to provide medical care and health monitoring for elderly and handicapped. Medical support- provides medications, health check-ups and personalized care plans. The program benefits 300 individuals with over 1,200 nurse viits annually. Other relevant outcoumes include significant improvement in health and well-being of beneficiaries. Early detections and management of health issues through regular monitoring. Family support by offering guidance and support to families caring for elderly and handicapped memebers.
- Continuing Education for Local Hospital staff and Public Health Nurses: Services provided - Training sessions by conducting ongoing education sessions for local hospital staff and public health nurses. Workshops on the latest medical practices, public health strategies, and patient care techniques. Total beneficiaries is 100 healthcare professionals with 20 training sessions annually. Other relevant information: Professional development improves skills and knowledge among local healthcare professionals. Community health enhances the overall community health outcomes through better trained healthcare providers. The collaboration with partnered medical institutions to ensure comprehensive and up to date training.
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
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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