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Miriams Hope

EIN 81-4469463 · Oberlin, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

A 12-18 MONTH TRANSITIONAL LIVING REHABILITATION PROGRAM THAT SEEKS TO KEEP CHILDREN OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. OUR PROGRAM TAKES FAMILIES THAT ARE AT A HIGH RISK OF LOSING THEIR CHILDREN TO FOSTER CARE AND REHABILITATES THEM ON THE FOUNDATION OF JESUS CHRIST AND SCRIPTURE

Income
$232,339
Spending
$255,424
Spent on programs
55%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
5

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 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 10% of income.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    55% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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 June 30, 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 (1)
  1. $139,840 spent. WE PROVIDE HOUSE FOR 2 FAMILIES AT A TIME IN OUR HASTINGS LOCATION AND DID THIS ENTIRE YEAR. IN OBERLIN WE ARE WORKING THE HOUSING FACILITIES, WE ARE ALSO PROVIDING COMMUNITY RECREATION AT OUR FACILITIES, SUCH AS FALL FESTIVALS AND GROUP MEETING SPACE AND TRETREATS AND DAY CAMPS. WE HOPT TO BE OPEN FOR FAMILIES IN OBERLIN IN 2023. WE PROVIDED OUR 2 FAMILIES IN HASTINGS REHABILITATION SERVICES WHICH INCLUDE TRAUMA TRAINING, COUNSELING, ACCOUNTABILITY, DISCIPLESHIP AND PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO STRENTHEN THE FAMILY UNIT AND HELP THEM FIND THEIR STRENGTHS AND PURPOSE IN CHRIST. OUR LONG TERM GOALS ARE TO CONTINUE CURRENT SERVICES AND EXPAND OUR OBERLIN SITE WHICH WILL HOUSE 6-8 SINGLE MOTHERS. WE PLAN TO HOST MORE RETREATS AND DAY CAMPS, MORE COMMUNITY EVENTS AND MAKE A BIGGER IMPACT IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 2018.

    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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