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Isa117 Ministries

EIN 81-1070452 · San Antonio, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of ISA117 Ministries is to support the work of a registered NGO in Uganda named Iganga Hope Ministries Outreach and their work through HOPE Children's Home that is registered with the Ministry of Gender and Labor of Uganda.

Income
$167,891
Spending
$204,152
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (9)
  1. $87,738 spent. These grants covered the educational expenses for 97 children under the care of HOPE Children's Home, Iganga Town, Uganda. The grants include the cost of tuition, school fees, books and school supplies for primary, secondary and university students. Expenses include the necessary ATM and bank transfer fees. All funds were accounted for with receipts from schools and vendors who supplied books and school supplies.
  2. $57,209 spent. These grants were for the food expenses of HOPE Children's Home in Iganga Town, Uganda. Grants covered the cost of transportation and food including beef, chicken, fish, rice, flour and vegetables for the children and staff members on site at the children's home for primary age children. Expenses include the necessary ATM and bank transfer fees. All funds were accounted for weekly with receipts from the vendors who supplied food.
  3. $25,478 spent. These grants were for the salaries of 10 full time Ugandan staff at HOPE Children's Home for primary age children. Included is grants for currency training for the staff. Four of the full time staff have university degrees in social work and childcare and three other staff have certificates in childcare training programs. Expenses include the necessary ATM and bank transfer fees. All funds were accounted for on a monthly basis with individual receipts from each staff member who was paid.
  4. $13,944 spent. These grants were for the medical care of the 95 children cared for by HOPE Children's Home in Iganga Town, Uganda. This included a clinic on site with a nurse, doctors, hospital care and surgeries when necessary and medicine for the children and staff. Expenses include necessary ATM and bank transfer fees. All funds were accounted for with receipts.
  5. $5,130 spent. These grants were for the consumable supplies program for HOPE Children's Home, Iganga Town, Uganda. The supplies included toothpaste, toilet paper, soap and cleaning supplies. Expenses include necessary ATM and bank transfer fees. All funds were accounted for with receipts
  6. $7,074 spent. These grants were for the clothing and bedding program for the 111 children of HOPE Children's Home in Iganga Town, Uganda. This program included bed sheets, school uniforms, shoes, street clothes and nice clothes for Christmas. Expenses include necessary ATM and bank transfer fees. All funds were accounted for with receipts.
  7. $3,310 spent. These grants were for the communications and legal fees for HOPE Children's Home. This included internet access, phone, office supplies, audits, operating permit renewals, and legal fees required for the operation of HOPE Children's Home. Expenses include the necessary ATM and bank transfer fees. All funds were accounted for with receipts.
  8. $2,669 spent. These grants were for the transportation program of HOPE Children's Home. This includes fuel, vehicle maintenance, and public transportation for the care of the children. Expenses include necessary ATM and bank transfer fees. All funds were accounted for with receipts.
  9. $1,600 spent. These grants were for the building repairs and electricity at HOPE Children's Home, Iganga Town, Uganda. This included plumbing and septic repairs, electricity and repairs to lights and switches. Expenses include necessary ATM and bank transfer fees. All funds were accounted for with receipts.

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 November 6, 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 April 2017.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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