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Pure Hope Foundation

EIN 47-3031006 · Mt Vernon, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PURE HOPE FOUNDATION EXISTS TO FIGHT SEX TRAFFICKING, RESTORE SURVIVORS, EMPOWER ADVOCATES, AND END DEMAND. (F.R.E.E.)

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
33
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$91,500, exec dir

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 39% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 34% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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, 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 (2)
  1. $643,932 spent. IN 2024, PURE HOPE FOUNDATION SERVED DOZENS OF SURVIVORS OF TRAFFICKING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF RESOURCES, COUNSELING, PLACEMENT INTO CARE FACILITIES, ETC. THE TEAM ALSO HOUSED AND FACILITATED 6 SURVIVORS THROUGH IMMERSIVE, LONG-TERM RESTORATIVE CARE WITHIN HOPE HOME AND TRANSITIONAL LIVING FACILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION ON THE 2ND HOPE HOME AT PURE HOPE RANCH TO EXTEND THE ACCESS TO THIS PROGRAM TO OTHER SURVIVORS. ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO SURVIVORS IN GAINING EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO ENABLE THEM TO BE SUCCESSFUL AND THRIVE IN EVERY DAY LIFE. ASSISTANCE INCLUDED HELPED SURVIVORS RECEIVE CAREER TRAINING IN THE FIELDS OF NURSING, WELDING AND DENTISTRY. THE ORGANIZATION CELEBRATED NUMEROUS HEALTHCARE WINS FOR SURVIVORS NEEDING MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL CARE DUE TO TRAUMA AND ABUSE. IN 2024, PURE HOPE FOUNDATION SERVED DOZENS OF SURVIVORS OF TRAFFICKING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF RESOURCES, COUNSELING, PLACEMENT INTO CARE FACILITIES, ETC. THE TEAM ALSO HOUSED AND FACILITATED 6 SURVIVORS THROUGH IMMERSIVE, LONG-TERM RESTORATIVE CARE WITHIN HOPE HOME AND TRANSITIONAL LIVING FACILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION ON THE 2ND HOPE HOME AT PURE HOPE RANCH TO EXTEND THE ACCESS TO THIS PROGRAM TO OTHER SURVIVORS. ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO SURVIVORS IN GAINING EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO ENABLE THEM TO BE SUCCESSFUL AND THRIVE IN EVERY DAY LIFE. ASSISTANCE INCLUDED HELPED SURVIVORS RECEIVE CAREER TRAINING IN THE FIELDS OF NURSING, WELDING AND DENTISTRY. THE ORGANIZATION CELEBRATED NUMEROUS HEALTHCARE WINS FOR SURVIVORS NEEDING MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL CARE DUE TO TRAUMA AND ABUSE.
  2. $281,663 spent. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A RETREAT CENTER THAT IS OPEN TO CORPORATE AND OTHER TYPES OF EVENTS. WHILE THE OPERATION OF THE RETREAT CENTER IS CONSIDERED AN UNRELATED TRADE OR BUSINESS, ITS OPERATION ENABLES THE ORGANIZATION TO CREATE TRAINING PROGRAMS TO TEACH VALUABLE LIFE SKILLS TO SURVIVORS IN ITS OTHER PROGRAMS AND TO WORK IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT EARNING FUNDS FOR THE FUTURE. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED 29 EVENTS AT THE RETREAT CENTER WHERE SURVIVORS WORK AND TRAIN WHILE LEARNING CRITICAL CAREER/LIFE SKILLS LIKE HOSPITALITY, FOOD SERVICE, EVENT HOSTING, CLEANING, GARDEN PREPARATION AND MORE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 March 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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