Ignite Hope
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Ignite Hopes primary exempt purpose is to support children in crisis and the families and systems that care for them through advocacy, education, and resource coordination. The organization engages with policymakers, community leaders, and faith-based organizations to promote awareness of child welfare issues and to support informed decision-making. Ignite Hope provides training, educational resources, and support services to caregivers, volunteers, and child welfare professionals. It also facilitates collaboration among churches, community organizations, and families involved in foster care, adoption, and kinship care.Since 2016, Ignite Hope has reached over 130,000 individuals through training events, conferences, speaking engagements, and published materials. The organization has provided intensive support services to more than 65 families through its Partners in Prayer program. Ignite Hope operates ongoing programs that include virtual support services for ministry and child welfar
- Income
- $115,154
- Spending
- $123,004
- Reserves
- 3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $34,400, ceo
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $41,500 spent. Ignite Hope provides program services through educational events, training sessions, and community-based initiatives that support children in crisis and the individuals and organizations that serve them. The organization conducts training for child welfare professionals, caregivers, and volunteers and participates in conferences, panels, and community events addressing foster care, adoption, and related services.During the reporting year, Ignite Hope served 1,372 individuals, contributing to a cumulative total of 8,122 individuals served over the past ten years. The organization conducted a Back-to-School event serving 105 children and caregivers and coordinated with local government entities, churches, and businesses to provide resources to participating families. Ignite Hope also organized a holiday event for underserved families in Paulding County.The Ignite Hope Chest program distributed essential goods, including clothing, school supplies, and infant care items, to families in need. The organization cultivates partnerships with community groups and participated in collaborative outreach efforts to expand service delivery and improve access to resources for children and families involved in the child welfare system.
- $27,667 spent. Ignite Hope conducts educational and advocacy activities related to child welfare systems and policies. The organization collaborates with policymakers, advocacy groups, and state agencies and has provided input and testimony on legislation affecting children in crisis, including engagement with the Georgia General Assembly.During the reporting year, Ignite Hope participated in initiatives supporting legislation related to family preservation and child welfare and worked with public and private sector partners to promote safe and appropriate placement outcomes for children. The organization further developed the Ignite Hope Chest program into a structured resource distribution system that allows families to access essential goods based on identified needs.Ignite Hope expanded partnerships with churches, schools, and businesses to support volunteer engagement and resource distribution. Its designation as a CarePortal Community Champion enhanced coordination with community partners and increased the organizations capacity to respond to identified needs within the child welfare system.
- $23,055 spent. Ignite Hope provides educational and support resources through digital content, publications, and training programs designed for families and caregivers involved in child welfare. The organization develops and distributes video content, written materials, and training modules addressing foster care, adoption, and parenting children who have experienced trauma.During the reporting year, Ignite Hope distributed publications and devotional materials through multiple platforms, contributing to a cumulative reach of over 130,000 individuals. The organization also conducted educational sessions and trainings in partnership with schools, churches, and community organizations to increase awareness and understanding of child welfare-related issues.Ignite Hope collaborates with public agencies, including child welfare and protective services, and participates in discussions and planning efforts related to recruitment, training, and support of foster and adoptive families. These activities support the organizations ongoing provision of education, resource coordination, and advocacy within the child welfare system.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2016.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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