Nathaniels Hope Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Organization consists of two divisions. The Nathaniel's Hope division focuses on assisting children with special needs and their families. The Teams Commissioned for Christ International (TCCI) division is dedicated to equipping and sending short-term mission teams into developing countries around the world. The TCCI field missionaries serve as a bridge to connect teams with the needs of the national host country.
- Income
- $4.8 million
- Spending
- $1.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 96%
- Reserves
- 35.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 96%
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 3,460
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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 35.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 69% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 165% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1596% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $850,273 spent. Nathaniel's Hope celebrates and serves children and adults with all types of disabilities, referred to as VIPs (Individuals with Value and Incredible Purpose), while educating, equipping, and encouraging communities and churches to provide meaningful support to individuals with disabilities and their families. All programs and services are provided free of charge to participating VIPs and their families. The Organization currently serves more than 16,000 VIP children and adults throughout the year.Nathaniel's Hope operates several core programs designed to provide respite, community engagement, practical assistance, and inclusive opportunities for individuals with disabilities and their caregivers.Buddy Break is a free parent's day out/respite care program serving VIP children and teens as well as their siblings. Through training and partnerships with churches across 38 states, Puerto Rico, and five countries, trained volunteers provide safe, inclusive, and engaging activities while caregivers receive a much-needed break. The program currently serves more than 2,000 VIPs and siblings each month.The VIP Birthday Club provides encouragement and connection to VIP members of all ages. Participants receive a "Bearing Hope" teddy bear, an official VIP Membership Card that provides access to free events and activities, and annual birthday recognition. The program currently serves more than 16,000 VIP children and adults throughout all 50 states, several U.S. territories, and 12 countries.Christmas with Nathaniel's Hope provides practical assistance and holiday support to families impacted by disabilities who are experiencing financial hardship. Through Nathaniel's Toy Shop, donated toys are distributed free of charge to VIP children and their siblings. During the past year, the program served more than 1,500 families and approximately 5,000 children in Central Florida and additional satellite locations throughout Florida. In addition, volunteer teams participating in the Caroling Caravan delivered toys and holiday encouragement to homebound VIP families.Make 'm Smile is an annual community festival celebrating children and adults with disabilities while promoting inclusion and community engagement. The event welcomes VIP families and the public to participate together in activities, entertainment, and community experiences designed to celebrate individuals with disabilities. The annual Orlando event served more than 3,200 VIPs plus their family members, along with thousands of community participants. Additional events have expanded to Ohio, California, North Carolina and Minnesota with plans for future expansion to other communities.The Organization is also developing new initiatives to address the ongoing and evolving needs of the disability community. Nathaniel's Neighbor is a developing outreach initiative designed to connect volunteers and community members with VIP families to provide encouragement and support. In connection with its program activities as reported at Form 990, Part III, Lines 4a, 4b, and 4c, the Organization received contributed services of $262,887. Such contributions have not been included in contribution revenue or program services expense for Form 990 reporting purposes in accordance with the Form 990 instructions.
- $328,771 spent. Teams Commissioned for Christ International ("TCCI") is a DBA of Nathaniel's Hope. TCCI is a missions organization whose mission is to "share the love of God with those who know Him not, and with those who want to know Him more." The Organization offers short-term mission opportunities for individuals and teams, serving as a bridge between the local church and the national church in Guatemala. Short-term teams serve on medical, construction, children's ministry, training and education, evangelism, and feeding teams that assist in the benevolent care of the indigenous people. TCCI also provides basic support services for field missionaries. The Organization's missionaries provide educational and leadership training to help nationals establish and strengthen the local church. The work has now expanded within Asia. In connection with its program activities as reported at Form 990, Part III, Lines 4a, 4b, and 4c, the Organization received contributed services of $262,887. Such contributions have not been included in contribution revenue or program services expense for Form 990 reporting purposes in accordance with the Form 990 instructions.
- $260,124 spent. In response to the growing needs of adults with disabilities, the Organization is actively developing HOPETOWN, an inclusive live, work, and play community designed to serve individuals with disabilities and their families. The Organization has secured approximately 380 acres for the project and plans additional expansion. HOPETOWN is envisioned as a live, work and play residential community environment providing employment opportunities, vocational and life skills training, medical and therapy services, respite care, recreation, agricultural experiences, social enterprises, and community gathering spaces designed to foster inclusion, friendship, independence, and long-term support for individuals with disabilities. In connection with its program activities as reported at Form 990, Part III, Lines 4a, 4b, and 4c, the Organization received contributed services of $262,887. Such contributions have not been included in contribution revenue or program services expense for Form 990 reporting purposes in accordance with the Form 990 instructions.
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
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 October 13, 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 2025.
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 March 1994.
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 October 21, 2026.
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