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Living Hope International Inc

EIN 46-4729738 · Lagrange, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO CHURCHES IN THE SMALL VILLAGES AND TOWNS IN THE RURAL AREAS OF THE AGALTA VALLEY LOCATED IN THE OLANCHO DISTRICT OF THE COUNTRY OF HONDURAS. VOLUNTEERS FROM THE UNITED STATES PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID AND IN-PERSON ASSISTANCE TO HELP BUILD AND SUPPORT THE CHURCHES.

Income
$977,398
Spending
$709,460
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
29 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
2
Volunteers
100

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 29.0 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 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 46% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 11 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.

  • 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 September 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. $300,555 spent. CHILDREN'S HOME: LIVING HOPE INTERNATIONAL SUPPORTS TWO CHILDREN'S HOMES IN HONDURAS FOR GIRLS. EACH HOME SUPPORTS 12 GIRLS WHO WERE ABANDONED AND ABUSED. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FOOD, CLOTHES AND SHELTER FOR THE GIRLS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND LOVING ENVIRONMENT.
  2. $76,525 spent. MISSION TRIPS: LIVING HOPE INTERNATIONAL SPONSORS MISSION TRIPS FOR SUMMER YOUTH GROUPS FROM THE U.S. TO HONDURAS. VOLUNTEERS ASSIST THE HONDURAN CHURCHES IN CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES, BENEVOLENCE ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL, MEDICAL, PASTORAL AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT AND TRAINING.
  3. $92,414 spent. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: LIVING HOPE INTERNATIONAL AWARDS 170 SCHOLARSHIPS TO SECONDARY AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN NEED OF FINANCIAL AID. EACH STUDENT FROM GRADES 6-12 IS SPONSORED WITH 300 ANNUALY FOR THE PURCHASE OF UNIFORMS, BACKPACKS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL FEES. EACH UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT RECIEVES 165 MONTHLY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR TO PAY FOR LIVING EXPENSES AND SUPPLIES.
  4. $68,202 spent. FARM: LIVING HOPE INTERNATIONAL USES A 170-ACRE FARM AND EQUIPMENT TO PRODUCE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FOR THE COMMUNITY AND WORKERS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO USES THE FARM AS A EDUCATIONAL VOCATION TO HELP YOUNG GIRLS LEARN VALUABLE SKILLS, SUCH AS BASIC HORTICULTURE AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 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 September 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 September 2014.

    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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