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The Hope Effect

EIN 47-2624962 · Peoria, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHANGE HOW THE WORLD CARES FOR ORPHANS BY IMPLEMENTING FAMILY-STYLE CARE THAT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY FOR EACH CHILD TO FLOURISH AND THRIVE IN A FAMILY ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$994,358
Spending
$766,049
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
8.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
3
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$133,912, executive 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 79% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $520,250 spent. FAMILY-STYLE CARE PROGRAMS: IN SONORA, MICHOACAN, AND JALISCO, MEXICO, WE HAVE RECEIVED GOVERNMENT APPROVAL TO DEVELOP AND FACILITATE FAMILY-STYLE CARE PROGRAMS. WE WORK WITH GOVERNMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THESE PROGRAMS AND GET CHILDREN OUT OF ORPHANAGES AND INTO LOVING FAMILIES. THE PROGRAMS INCLUDE RECRUITING, EVALUATING, AND TRAINING FOSTER FAMILIES; ASSISTING WITH CHILD PLACEMENT; AND PROVIDING MEANINGFUL FOLLOW-UP TO FAMILIES WHO WELCOME CHILDREN INTO THEIR HOMES. IN NUEVO LEON, MEXICO, AND MAE SOT, THAILAND, WE WORK THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS TO ENSURE MORE CHILDREN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW UP IN LOVING FAMILIES.
  2. $40,171 spent. EXPANSION PROJECTS: WE LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO START FOSTER CARE WHERE IT DOES NOT CURRENTLY EXIST, TO EXPAND FAMILY-STYLE CARE FOR ORPHANS, AND TO PARTNER WITH THE GOVERNMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THESE PROGRAMS HELPING TO GET CHILDREN OUT OF ORPHANAGES AND INTO LOVING FAMILIES.
  3. $48,126 spent. US AWARENESS: WE BELIEVE GOOD-HEARTED INDIVIDUALS ARE UNKNOWINGLY SUPPORTING AND FUNDING AN ORPHAN CARE STRUCTURE THAT IS DAMAGING CHILDREN AND BREAKING UP FAMILIES. WE LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE A BETTER WAY OF ORPHAN CARE TO FAITH COMMUNITIES IN THE U.S. IN ORDER TO REDEFINE THE STANDARD OF ORPHAN CARE AND GENERATE MORE MOMENTUM FOR THE FAMILY CARE MOVEMENT AROUND THE WORLD.
  4. $12,693 spent. WE HAVE ESTABLISHED PROGRAMS IN CAMBODIA IN SOUTHEAST ASIA, FOCUSING ON REINTEGRATION AND PREVENTION.

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 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 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 June 2015.

    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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