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Collective Hope

EIN 81-5399678 · Glendale, AZ

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

What it says it does

Our mission is to be catalysts of hope and transformation to the vulnerable children of Nepal.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

Reserves
28 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 11.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20
It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15
Income exceeded spending by 36% of income.
Spending floor
15 of 15
93% 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

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

Independent board
25 of 25
5 of 6 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5
Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)

$199,328 spent. Our accomplishments for 2025 include: Child Sponsorship Program: Served 140 children, providing educational, physical, spiritual, and emotional support, along with a Christmas gift for each child. Camp Hope: Hosted 4 camps across 3 locations, serving 240 children with medical care, meals, care packages, and family support, led by over 50 volunteers. AIM Home: Provided housing for 6 girls and served as a hub for education, spiritual growth, counseling, and vocational training for students and families in the community. Water Wells: Launched a new initiative, successfully digging and dedicating 11 water wells in Rautahat, Nepal to provide access to clean drinking water. Eye Care Clinics: Purchased an Auto Refractor machine to be used for eye care. We hosted 4 free clinics, screening 350 individuals and distributing 150 pairs of eyeglasses to those in need. Golf Tournament: Raised $17,470 through 20 teams, 76 players, 10 hole sponsors, 8 partners, and 18 volunteers to support the water well initiative.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2017.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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