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Hope Gospel Mission Inc

EIN 39-1948605 · Eau Claire, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HOPE GOSPEL MISSION EXISTS TO OFFER CHRIST-CENTERED, LIFE CHANGING HELP TO THE HOMELESS AND NEEDY IN WESTERN WISCONSIN.

Income
$6.7 million
Spending
$6.9 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
155
Volunteers
257
Highest pay
$153,124, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 June 30, 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)
  1. $3.3 million spent. HOPE GOSPEL MISSION OPERATES BUSINESSES, SUCH AS THE BARGAIN CENTER AND BUILDING HOPE, TO PROVIDE JOB SKILLS TRAINING FOR RESIDENTS AND INCOME TO SUPPORT PROGRAM SERVICES. THE MAJORITY OF ITEMS SOLD AT THESE BUSINESSES ARE DONATED BY THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $1.0 million spent. HOPE RENEWAL CENTER FOR MEN IS A 56-BED FACILITY DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING AND SHELTER FOR SINGLE MEN. HOPE GOSPEL MISSION OFFERS HELP IN AREAS SUCH AS LIFE AND WORK SKILLS, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, AND FINANCIAL GUIDANCE.
  3. $942,756 spent. HOPE RENEWAL CENTER FOR WOMEN INCOMPASSES 47-BED FACILITIES DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING, AND SHELTER FOR SINGLE WOMEN AS WELL AS WOMEN WITH CHILDREN. HOPE GOSPEL MISSION OFFERS HELP IN AREAS SUCH AS LIFE AND WORK SKILLS, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, AND FINANCIAL GUIDANCE.
  4. $149,984 spent. EDUCATION CENTER: STATE OF THE ART, COMPUTER BASED CENTER DESIGNED TO HELP RESIDENTS WITH READING, WRITING, MATH, COMPUTER, AND LEARNING SKILLS. RESIDENTS ALSO BENEFIT FROM HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY AND GENERAL EDUCATION DIPLOMA STUDY COURSES, ALONG WITH VOCATIONAL COUNSELING. WORK PROGRAM: HELPS MISSION RESIDENTS TO FIND AND SECURE APPROPRIATE JOBS THROUGHOUT WESTERN WISCONSIN.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.

    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 April 1999.

    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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