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Life Line of Hope a Non-Profit

EIN 81-0530827 · Kalispell, MT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Lifeline of Hope provides daily care to orphans through program management and financial support of children's homes, including facilitation. Orphan's receive food, shelter, clothing, education, mentoring and nurturing, life skills training, college or trade school assistance. Lifeline also educates and advocates to prevent young women from becoming single mothers.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
14.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
10
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$105,260, ceo/ president

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 (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 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

    0 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 (3)
  1. $1.4 million spent. Orphan children in 9 countries, living in group homes were supplies with all of their basic needs. Basic needs include, food, clothing, shelter, medical care, education, mentoring and nurturing, life skills training, hygiene, Bibles, etc. All homes are provided for year round. In Russia, dozens of facilities in 2 regions are given aid. Special needs are provided for upon a grant request specific to the need that falls outside the normal daily needs. All needs are fulfilled based upon importance, categorized as critical, ongoing and special. Orphan's Lifeline continued to expand sustainability initiatives in more homes and financed repairs, upgrades and special needs.
  2. $502,291 spent. Children's homes in 10 countries were provided with program management and facilitation services. The services include: Assistance in starting and / or managing aspects of the children's home including budget preparation, selection of all goods and services needed to operate the home, assessment of the physical, mental, emotional condition and related needs of the children. Facilitation includes purchase and delivery of goods and / or services to specific homes (primarily those in Russia), inspection of the homes for adherence to program policies, etc. Surprise visits to homes for these inspections are a part of the services provided as well. Another element is initial assessment of proposed or existing homes to verify validity and viability of the home including its location, presence of children, presence of adequate and competent caregivers and director(s), proximity to medical care and schools, etc. Includes budget analysis, collection and analysis of all receipts, photos, children's profiles, etc., etc. as well as reporting to sponsoring entities. In both foreign countries and the U.S. children are given special education on the importance of parenting and the value of a nuclear family. This is an intervention program intended to help break the cycle that leads to abandonment, neglect and abuse of children.
  3. $100,459 spent. As our programs increased in scope and scale, higher learning became a program unto itself. Having built a Vocational College as well providing a fund for dozens of young adults to attend either vocational or traditional college, we created a budget specifically for that purpose and all applications are reviewed with a cap on total expenditures for this program. Each year dozens of young adults begin their journey into secondary education and dozens graduate as well.

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 March 2000.

    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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