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Hope Connecting Hearts Nigeria Inc

EIN 80-0865069 · Omaha, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of HCHN is to give and sustain hope and break the circle of poverty by making education affordable and accessible to rural children in the remote regions of Nigeria. We help build schools, educate young people, and promote community health and well-being through the bond of charity and solidarity.

Income
$383,899
Spending
$405,556
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
20.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
0
Volunteers
20

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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 20.6 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 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 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 (25)
  1. $49,301 spent. $23,968 was wire transferred to the Minna Catholic Diocese bank account in Nigeria for the completion of a 6 classroom block for local students at Amalle. $25,333 was wire transferred to the Minna Catholic Diocese bank account in Nigeria for the completion of a 6 classroom block for local students at St William School in Tunga, Minna including offices and toilets.
  2. $27,702 spent. These funds were wire transferred to the Minna Catholic Diocese bank account to Feed the Children in Erena by providing (1) a 5 day per week lunch program for 1,025 students and staff at Divine Mercy School in Erena.
  3. $3,012 spent. These funds were wire transferred to the Minna Catholic Diocese bank account in Nigeria twice a year to purchase toothpaste and toothbrushes for 2,400 students and showing them how to properly brush their teeth, thus improving dental hygiene and funds for scrubbies for sandals.
  4. $13,178 spent. These funds were wire transferred to the Minna Catholic Diocese bank account in Nigeria for the purpose of retaining and providing recognition for the outstanding efforts of (74) elementary and secondary school teachers; the 2 priests overseeing the schools and Daniel Zurmai, Development Director.
  5. $6,200 spent. These funds were wire transferred to the Minna Catholic Diocese bank account in Nigeria for the purpose of providing Tuition Assistance for children of parents that want their children to attend school, but cannot afford to pay the schools tuition.
  6. $11,350 spent. These funds were wire transferred to the Minna Catholic Diocese bank account in Nigeria for the completion of a Solar Borehole to provide a clean and safe water supply in Nanati.
  7. $47,943 spent. These funds were wire transferred to the Minna Catholic Diocese bank account in Nigeria. $46,500 was sent to Erena to provide 590 chairs and 274 tables either purchased or custom built. $1,443 was provided to Nanati to furnish the school kitchen with furniture and fixtures.
  8. $50,660 spent. These funds were wire transferred to the Minna Catholic Diocese bank account in Nigeria to help families and students of the St Fabian Catholic Church and school located in Efab Estate located in a town called Dakwa. Funds were used to help finish their school along with providing funds to families affected by the financial and food crisis in Nigeria.
  9. $10,484 spent. These funds were wire transferred to the Minna Catholic Diocese bank account in Nigeria to complete a 4 classroom block including an office and toilet in Nanati.
  10. $79,267 spent. These funds were wire transferred to the Minna Catholic Diocese bank account in Nigeria for the completion of a 10 room residential facility including a kitchen in Erena.
  11. $20,000 spent. These funds were wire transferred to the Minna Catholic Diocese bank account in Nigeria to help families in Nanati Parish struggling with the financial and food crisis in the area.
  12. $23,500 spent. $12,500 was wire transferred to the Minna Catholic Diocese bank account in Nigeria to provide Easter gifts of rice for all staff and students at all schools supported including a teachers bonus. $11,000 was also sent to provide Christmas gifts for the students and staff at St Clements Secondary school in Minna.
  13. $19,000 spent. $19,000 was wire transferred to the Minna Catholic Diocese bank account in Nigeria to provide toothpaste, toothbrushes and rice for all students and staff at all HCHN supported schools along with a Christmas bonus to all staff.
  14. $1,207 spent. These funds were wire transferred to the Minna Catholic Diocese bank in Nigeria to provide toilets for the Okpoma School Project.
  15. These funds were wire transferred to the Minna Catholic 13178. 0. 0.
  16. These funds were wire transferred to the Minna Catholic 6200. 0. 0.
  17. These funds were wire transferred to the Minna Catholic 11350. 0. 0.
  18. These funds were wire transferred to the Minna Catholic Diocese 47943. 0. 0.
  19. These funds were wire transferred to the Minna Catholic 50660. 0. 0.
  20. These funds were wire transferred to the Minna Catholic Diocese bank 10484. 0. 0.
  21. These funds were wire transferred to the Minna Catholic Diocese 79267. 0. 0.
  22. These funds were wire transferred to the Minna Catholic Diocese 20000. 0. 0.
  23. $12,500 was wire transferred to the Minna Catholic Diocese bank 23500. 0. 0.
  24. $19,000 was wire transferred to the Minna Catholic Diocese 19000. 0. 0.
  25. These funds were wire transferred to the Minna Catholic Diocese bank 1207. 0. 0.

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 August 2013.

    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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