Pastors Hope Network
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Pastors' Hope Network provides loving, comprehensive support for displaced or terminated pastors and their families as they seek God's healing and direction through a collaborative network of churches, nonprofits, businesses and counseling services.
- Income
- $179,007
- Spending
- $158,031
- Reserves
- 9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 96%
- Highest pay
- $71,144, executive director
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
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 12% 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 (2)
- $96,651 spent. Comprehensive Support - Pastors' Hope Network has connected with 113 displaced and terminated pastors, representing 453 family members who are in transition, including 245 children. Our collaborative partner network provides comprehensive support by connecting 43 clients for resume support and 33 clients for financial advising. PHN also assists clients with job searching within or outside of ministry circles and offers pastoral care to those who desire it. Pastors' Hope Network strives to bear one another's burdens with compassion, empathy and connection.
- $18,754 spent. Counseling Services - Pastors' Hope Network provided 202 individual and group counseling sessions for 51 displaced and terminated pastors and their family members. PHN also provided 78 clients with books and other resources to assist with their journey of healing.
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 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 November 6, 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 November 2018.
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 November 4, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Hope Network (Grand Rapids, MI), EIN 90-0805115. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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