Refuge of Hope Peru
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Refuge of Hope Peru is a Christian faith-based nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is to provide grants to the Peru-based association Mision Refugio de Esperanza. Refuge of Hope Peru serves as the association?s primary funder, supporting programs that provide educational support, family strengthening, and spiritual formation for children and families in Huaycan, Peru.
- Income
- $145,115
- Spending
- $147,855
- Reserves
- 5.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 94%
- Highest pay
- $30,330, executive dir.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 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 (1)
- During 2024, Refuge of Hope Peru provided funding to Mision Refugio de Esperanza in Huaycan, Peru, to operate programs that advance educational support, family strengthening, and spiritual formation for children and families in a low-income community. Funding supported year-round educational programs, including before- and after-school academic support, homework help, tutoring, and access to technology. These programs provide a safe and structured environment that improves academic performance, increases school engagement, and ensures that children have the supplies, resources, and support needed for success. Funding also provided school supplies and scholarships to help bridge the socioeconomic gap for vulnerable students. Refuge of Hope Peru also funded family-strengthening initiatives, including monthly parent meetings, home visits, crisis assistance, and community referrals. These services help support families, strengthen parent?child relationships, and connect households to critical resources. Program services also included spiritual formation. Children and adults participated in Vacation Bible School, Saturday Bible Study, and small-group Bible studies where they learned Bible stories and Christian values. In addition, funding supported staff development and program quality improvements, with the Peruvian team participating in leadership and professional training that strengthened their skills and advanced the organization?s growth.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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