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Village Hope Partnership Inc

EIN 47-2774879 · San Mateo, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceFair51 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To help people in Nepal improve living conditions by implementing projects which provide employment opportunities and collaborative efforts to improve diet, shelter, education and medical care.

Income
$184,929
Spending
$202,193
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
1
Highest pay
$1,575, treasurer

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

Financial health

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 (2)
  1. $191,652 spent. Village Life Improvements: VHP operates with the goal of improving the living conditions and wellbeing of impoverished villagers in rural Nepal. The organization has undertaken a variety of projects designed to have initial investment with lasting, sustainable benefits. Project examples include funding fish ponds and livestock startups (such as goats, chickens, etc). These projects provide both nutritional food sources as well as ongoing income. Other infrastructure projects have included funds for a village block building machine, construction of outhouses and sanitation improvement in many villages, and water storage facilities. Other examples include sewing classes and provision of sewing machines for home use and developing business use. VHP has also funded literacy classes, giving villagers the ability to read and increasing their options for employment, as well as increasing overall confidence and well-being.The decision regarding the type of projects for any given village is the result of meetings between the VHP Coordinator and village leaders to discuss what the organization can do to most effectively help the village community. The project is proposed to Village Hope Partnership and is done with the consent of the village. In this manor, VHP has helped hundreds of villages, and is aiming for projects improving conditions in at least 10% (approximately 400) of the rural village communities in Nepal.
  2. $3,155 spent. Education and Vocational TrainingAt the request of village leaders, the Foundation provided teachers to teach literacy and job skills to give many people a better chance to provide for their families. The Foundation started several classes in literacy and classes in sewing. In the case of sewing, upon completing the training people are given their own sewing machine and supplies to start their own business or make clothes for themselves. The Foundation provided financial support for village children who had not been able to attend public school due to the lack of funds for supplies or proper clothing.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 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 June 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 January 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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