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Mission Hope for Kids Inc

EIN 45-3975991 · Elizabethtown, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak27 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO NURTURE AND RESTORE HOPE TO CHILDREN AT RISK, BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT TO HELP THEM REACH THEIR POTENTIAL AND FIND THEIR PURPOSE IN LIFE AS ONE COMMUNITY LOCKS ARMS AND WORKS TOGETHER.

Income
$363,503
Spending
$366,332
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
14.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
14

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% 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

Weak: 27 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 5 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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 (3)
  1. IN AND THROUGH PROGRAMS OFFERED AT MHFK, CHILDREN AT-RISK WILL BE PROVIDED WITH TOOLS, SKILLS AND SUPPORT TO HELP THEM OVERCOME THE MANY CHALLENGES THEY FACE AT HOME, SCHOOL AND LIFE. HOWEVER, EMPHASIS WILL NOT BE ON THE PROGRAM OF THE MISSION, BUT THE PERSON OF THE MISSION - CHILDREN. IN ORDER TO HELP THEM SUCCEED, WE WILL SURROUND THEM WITH A SOLID NETWORK OF LOVING, CARING MENTORS WHO ARE WILLING TO MAKE INVESTMENTS INTO THE LIVES OF THE CHILDREN AND OFTEN TIMES THEIR FAMILIES. BECAUSE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ARE ESSENTIAL TO A CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND FRIENDS WILL WORK TOGETHER TO BECOME A POSITIVE FORCE IN THE LIVES OF THE CHILDREN. MAJOR ASPECTS OR AREAS OF SUPPORT AT MHFK: ACADEMICS (LITERACY), HOMEWORK AND READING SPIRITUAL AND MORAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION (PARENTS: LIFE SKILLS, CHILDREN: BULLYING, HATRED, RACISM, ) PHYSICAL: FOOD AND CLOTHING (GRACE'S BOUTIQUE) IN AND THROUGH PROGRAMS OFFERED AT MHFK, CHILDREN AT-RISK WILL BE PROVIDED WITH TOOLS, SKILLS AND SUPPORT TO HELP THEM OVERCOME THE MANY CHALLENGES THEY FACE AT HOME, SCHOOL AND LIFE. HOWEVER, EMPHASIS WILL NOT BE ON THE PROGRAM OF THE MISSION, BUT THE PERSON OF THE MISSION - CHILDREN. IN ORDER TO HELP THEM SUCCEED, WE WILL SURROUND THEM WITH A SOLID NETWORK OF LOVING, CARING MENTORS WHO ARE WILLING TO MAKE INVESTMENTS INTO THE LIVES OF THE CHILDREN AND OFTEN TIMES THEIR FAMILIES. BECAUSE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ARE ESSENTIAL TO A CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND FRIENDS WILL WORK TOGETHER TO BECOME A POSITIVE FORCE IN THE LIVES OF THE CHILDREN. MAJOR ASPECTS OR AREAS OF SUPPORT AT MHFK: ACADEMICS (LITERACY), HOMEWORK AND READING SPIRITUAL AND MORAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION (PARENTS: LIFE SKILLS, CHILDREN: BULLYING, HATRED, RACISM, ) PHYSICAL: FOOD AND CLOTHING (GRACE'S BOUTIQUE)
  2. $341,495 spent. IN AND THROUGH PROGRAMS OFFERED AT MHFK, CHILDREN AT-RISK WILL BE PROVIDED WITH TOOLS, SKILLS AND SUPPORT TO HELP THEM OVERCOME THE MANY CHALLENGES THEY FACE AT HOME, SCHOOL AND LIFE. HOWEVER, EMPHASIS WILL NOT BE ON THE PROGRAM OF THE MISSION, BUT THE PERSON OF THE MISSION - CHILDREN. IN ORDER TO HELP THEM SUCCEED, WE WILL SURROUND THEM WITH A SOLID NETWORK OF LOVING, CARING MENTORS WHO ARE WILLING TO MAKE INVESTMENTS INTO THE LIVES OF THE CHILDREN AND OFTEN TIMES THEIR FAMILIES. BECAUSE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ARE ESSENTIAL TO A CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND FRIENDS WILL WORK TOGETHER TO BECOME A POSITIVE FORCE IN THE LIVES OF THE CHILDREN. MAJOR ASPECTS OR AREAS OF SUPPORT AT MHFK: ACADEMICS (LITERACY), HOMEWORK AND READING SPIRITUAL AND MORAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION (PARENTS: LIFE SKILLS, CHILDREN: BULLYING, HATRED, RACISM, ) PHYSICAL: FOOD AND CLOTHING (GRACE'S BOUTIQUE)
  3. IN AND THROUGH PROGRAMS OFFERED AT MHFK, CHILDREN AT-RISK WILL BE PROVIDED WITH TOOLS, SKILLS AND SUPPORT TO HELP THEM OVERCOME THE MANY CHALLENGES THEY FACE AT HOME, SCHOOL AND LIFE. HOWEVER, EMPHASIS WILL NOT BE ON THE PROGRAM OF THE MISSION, BUT THE PERSON OF THE MISSION - CHILDREN. IN ORDER TO HELP THEM SUCCEED, WE WILL SURROUND THEM WITH A SOLID NETWORK OF LOVING, CARING MENTORS WHO ARE WILLING TO MAKE INVESTMENTS INTO THE LIVES OF THE CHILDREN AND OFTEN TIMES THEIR FAMILIES. BECAUSE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ARE ESSENTIAL TO A CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND FRIENDS WILL WORK TOGETHER TO BECOME A POSITIVE FORCE IN THE LIVES OF THE CHILDREN. MAJOR ASPECTS OR AREAS OF SUPPORT AT MHFK: ACADEMICS (LITERACY), HOMEWORK AND READING SPIRITUAL AND MORAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION (PARENTS: LIFE SKILLS, CHILDREN: BULLYING, HATRED, RACISM, ) PHYSICAL: FOOD AND CLOTHING (GRACE'S BOUTIQUE)

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

  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 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 March 2012.

    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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