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Dakota Hope Clinic

EIN 46-0998388 · Minot, ND

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DAKOTA HOPE OFFERS SERVICES THAT EMPOWER WOMEN AND MEN TO MAKE CHOICES ABOUT SEXUAL HEALTH AND PREGNANCY THAT WILL HELP THEM AND THEIR CHILDREN TO HAVE A BRIGHT FUTURE. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE PREGNANCY TESTS, ULTRASOUND, AND EVIDENCE-BASED CONSULTATION ABOUT PREGNANCY OPTIONS, ALL FREE OF CHARGE. ALL MEDICAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY SPECIALLY TRAINED REGISTERED NURSES WITH MEDICAL OVERSITE BY LOCAL MEDICAL PROVIDERS. HEALING GROUPS ARE ALSO PROVIDED FOR WOMEN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED A PAST ABORTION OR DOMESTIC ABUSE. THE CLINIC IS A FAITH-BASED NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION THAT WAS STARTED BY AND CONTINUES TO BE GOVERNED BY A LOCAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE STAFF COLLABORATE WITH AND MAKE REFERRALS BACK AND FORTH WITH MANY OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING CHURCHES, SHELTERS, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS. ABOUT 72 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTE TO THE WORK OF DAKOTA HOPE.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$960,732
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
9.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 51%
Employees
15
Volunteers
72
Highest pay
$86,408, director

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 (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 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 (1)
  1. $795,136 spent. DAKOTA HOPE OPENED ITS DOORS IN 2013 AND CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE STEADY GROWTH IN THE NUMBER OF CLIENTS SERVED. IN 2025, WE SAW A 19% INCREASE IN NEW CLIENTS. WE CURRENTLY PROVIDE SERVICES ACROSS THREE LOCATIONS IN NORTH DAKOTA, SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING CHALLENGING PREGNANCY AND PARENTING SITUATIONS. OUR PROGRAMS SERVE FAMILIES FROM PREGNANCY THROUGH A CHILD'S THIRD BIRTHDAY, OFFERING EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATION ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT, PREGNANCY, INFANT AND TODDLER CARE, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, AND LIFE SKILLS. THROUGH OUR INCENTIVE-BASED PROGRAM, CLIENTS EARN POINTS TO OBTAIN ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR THEIR CHILDREN. IN 2025, DAKOTA HOPE RECORDED 2,782 CLIENT VISITS, REPRESENTING A 19% INCREASE FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR. IN ADDITION TO DIRECT CLIENT SERVICES, WE OFFER YOUTH TOURS AND PROVIDE EDUCATION ON FETAL DEVELOPMENT. WE ALSO FACILITATE SUPPORT GROUPS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED REPRODUCTIVE LOSS AND THOSE IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. DAKOTA HOPE OPENED ITS DOORS IN 2013 AND CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE STEADY GROWTH IN THE NUMBER OF CLIENTS SERVED. IN 2025, WE SAW A 19% INCREASE IN NEW CLIENTS. WE CURRENTLY PROVIDE SERVICES ACROSS THREE LOCATIONS IN NORTH DAKOTA, SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING CHALLENGING PREGNANCY AND PARENTING SITUATIONS. OUR PROGRAMS SERVE FAMILIES FROM PREGNANCY THROUGH A CHILD'S THIRD BIRTHDAY, OFFERING EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATION ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT, PREGNANCY, INFANT AND TODDLER CARE, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, AND LIFE SKILLS. THROUGH OUR INCENTIVE-BASED PROGRAM, CLIENTS EARN POINTS TO OBTAIN ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR THEIR CHILDREN. IN 2025, DAKOTA HOPE RECORDED 2,782 CLIENT VISITS, REPRESENTING A 19% INCREASE FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR. IN ADDITION TO DIRECT CLIENT SERVICES, WE OFFER YOUTH TOURS AND PROVIDE EDUCATION ON FETAL DEVELOPMENT. WE ALSO FACILITATE SUPPORT GROUPS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED REPRODUCTIVE LOSS AND THOSE IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

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 February 2013.

    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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