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Hope Medical Clinic Inc

EIN 38-2469007 · Ypsilanti, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HOPE IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT INTERDENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION. HOPE'S GOAL IS TO PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE AND PRACTICAL HELP, MINISTERING TO THE WHOLE PERSON WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT. THIS INCLUDES PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE FOR THE MEDICALLY INDIGENT AND A RANGE OF OTHER SERVICES AIMED EITHER AT MEETING BASIC NEEDS OR EQUIPPING PEOPLE WITH THE TOOLS NEEDED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES AND/OR TO BECOME SELF SUFFICIENT. VOLUNTEER-BASED, HOPE PROVIDES AN AVENUE FOR CHRISTIANS AND OTHERS TO SERVE THOSE IN NEED.

Income
$5.8 million
Spending
$6.0 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
61
Volunteers
1,620
Highest pay
$160,514, dentist

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

Fair: 68 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    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 (4)
  1. $1.6 million spent. THE MEDICAL CLINICS IN YPSILANTI AND WAYNE OPERATE UP TO 7 CLINICS PER WEEK AND HAD 3,012 PATIENT VISITS AND 770 REFERRALS FOR SPECIALTY CARE IN 2024 FOR PATIENTS WHO WERE WITHOUT MEDICAL INSURANCE. 5,763 PRESCRIPTIONS WERE FILLED AND 1,294 MEDICAL LABS AND RADIOLOGY VISITS WERE CONDUCTED. THE MEDICAL CLINICS ARE STAFFED PRIMARILY WITH VOLUNTEERS. DONATED SERVICES TOTALING $891,056 ARE NOT INCLUDED IN EXPENSES.
  2. $2.3 million spent. Our Food and Basic Needs program provides hot meals, bagged lunches, a food pantry, personal care products, a diaper pantry and a laundromat to meet the needs of our clients. We strive to meet the rising need for food and basic items in our community. In 2024 we provided 72,745 meals, had 13,339 client visits to select groceries in our food pantry and farm stand, and made 4,095 client grocery deliveries. Our diaper pantry serviced 4,580 clients and supplied over 160,405 baby items (diapers, wipes, baby food, formula). We provided laundromat services to 858 clients, with 4399 loads of laundry. All this was possible do to non-professional volunteers who donated 18,938 hours of service.
  3. $1.1 million spent. Our dental clinic is the only free dental program in Washtenaw County. We enable patients facing tremendous financial obstacles to receive the highest stand of compassionate dental care. In 2024 we had 3,697 dental patient visits and performed 10,358 procedures. We coordinated 51 referrals for patients that needed specialized dental care. We had $106,714 worth of offsite donated services as well as $187,092 on-site donated services, neither of which are included in expenses.
  4. $452,076 spent. Hope provided 9,880 clients with services including Behavioral Health, Healthcare Navigation, and coordination of care/resources. Volunteer interns from local universities along with other professions contributed 3,111 hours of service. Donated services of $102,043 are not included in the expenses.

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 October 13, 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 January 1989.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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