Global Hope Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
EMPOWERING CHURCHES, COMMUNITIES, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS AROUND THE WORLD TO PROVIDE CHRIST-CENTERED CARE THAT BUILDS SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR ORPHANED AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN.
- Income
- $603,528
- Spending
- $774,042
- Spent on programs
- 84%
- Reserves
- 0.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 91%
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 40
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 28% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 15% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1584% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (5)
- $252,880 spent. 2024 ROMANIA ACCOMPLISHMENTS: LEADERSHIP ASSESSMENT VISIT. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD CHAIR, AND A BOARD MEMBER TRAVELED TO ROMANIA TO STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS, ASSESS PARTNER NEEDS, AND PROVIDE ON-THE-GROUND SUPPORT. LAUNCHED THE ARMS OF HOPE PROGRAM IN SIBIU. ESTABLISHED CARE AND RESOURCES FOR UKRAINIAN REFUGEE CHILDREN AND MOTHERS, EXPANDING GLOBAL HOPE'S REACH AND IMPACT IN ROMANIA.
- $121,921 spent. 2024 KENYA ACCOMPLISHMENTS: ESTABLISHED THE HOREC EDUCATION STRENGTHENING PROGRAM. ROLLED OUT INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROVIDE GREATER STABILITY FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN ACROSS ALL GRADE LEVELS. IMPLEMENTED THE VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL TWINNING PROGRAM. CONNECTED CLAYTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WITH DOMINION SCHOOL IN KENYA TO SHARE RESOURCES, TEACHING, AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH ACROSS CULTURES. ADVANCED MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVES. HOREC STAFF PARTICIPATED IN THE CCIH CONFERENCE, LEADING TO WORKSHOPS FOR CAREGIVERS AND CHILDREN FOCUSED ON MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS AND SUPPORT STRATEGIES. STRENGTHENED PARTNERSHIPS. INTRODUCED UPDATED PARTNER EXPECTATIONS AND PROCESSES, CONDUCTED CONSISTENT CHECK-INS, AND REESTABLISHED STRONG TIES WITH COUNTRY LIAISONS TO ENHANCE COLLABORATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY. 2024 KENYA ACCOMPLISHMENTS: ESTABLISHED THE HOREC EDUCATION STRENGTHENING PROGRAM. ROLLED OUT INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROVIDE GREATER STABILITY FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN ACROSS ALL GRADE LEVELS. IMPLEMENTED THE VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL TWINNING PROGRAM. CONNECTED CLAYTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WITH DOMINION SCHOOL IN KENYA TO SHARE RESOURCES, TEACHING, AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH ACROSS CULTURES. ADVANCED MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVES. HOREC STAFF PARTICIPATED IN THE CCIH CONFERENCE, LEADING TO WORKSHOPS FOR CAREGIVERS AND CHILDREN FOCUSED ON MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS AND SUPPORT STRATEGIES. STRENGTHENED PARTNERSHIPS. INTRODUCED UPDATED PARTNER EXPECTATIONS AND PROCESSES, CONDUCTED CONSISTENT CHECK-INS, AND REESTABLISHED STRONG TIES WITH COUNTRY LIAISONS TO ENHANCE COLLABORATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY.
- $136,714 spent. 2024 INDIA ACCOMPLISHMENTS: EXPANDED GLOBAL HOPE VILLAGE. FINALIZED PLANS WITH JOHN FOUNDATION TO BUILD FOUR ADDITIONAL HOMES, CREATING CAPACITY TO SERVE 40 ADDITIONAL ORPHANED, ABANDONED, AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN. STRENGTHENED PARTNERSHIPS. REINFORCED COLLABORATION WITH INDIA PARTNERS THROUGH UPDATED EXPECTATIONS, CONSISTENT CHECK-INS, AND RENEWED ENGAGEMENT WITH COUNTRY LIAISONS.
- $141,968 spent. 2024 OTHER SPECIAL FUNDS AND MISSION TEAMS ACCOMPLISHMENTS: STRENGTHENED FUNDRAISING LEADERSHIP. TRANSITIONED SMOOTHLY FOLLOWING THE RETIREMENT OF THE PRIOR DIRECTOR OF GENEROSITY BY HIRING NEW LEADERSHIP, ENSURING CONTINUITY IN DONOR ENGAGEMENT AND RENEWED MOMENTUM FOR RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT. IMPROVED FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS. IMPLEMENTED NEW DIGITAL TOOLS FOR EXPENSE TRACKING AND BILL REPORTING, STREAMLINED PAYROLL, AND ENHANCED OVERSIGHT PROCESSES TO BETTER STEWARD RESOURCES ENTRUSTED BY DONORS. EXPANDED PARTNER SUPPORT AND ALIGNMENT. CONDUCTED ASSESSMENTS ACROSS FOUR GLOBAL HOPE PARTNER LOCATIONS, IDENTIFIED PRIORITY AREAS, AND IMPLEMENTED STRATEGIES TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL CAPACITY AND PROGRAM DELIVERY. LAUNCHED MISSION TEAM TASK FORCE. ESTABLISHED A DEDICATED GROUP TO SHAPE LONG-TERM MISSION TRIP STRATEGY, ALIGNING FUTURE TEAMS WITH GLOBAL HOPE'S HOLISTIC CARE MODEL AND COMMITMENT TO RELATIONSHIP BUILDING. ADVANCED GOVERNANCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL PRACTICES. STRENGTHENED BOARD AND STAFF STRUCTURES, REFINED POLICIES, AND INCREASED ACCOUNTABILITY TO SUSTAIN GROWTH AND REINFORCE ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH. ACHIEVED GLOBAL HOPE VILLAGE REVENUE GOAL. SECURED FULL FUNDING TO EXPAND THE JOHN FOUNDATION CAMPUS IN INDIA, CREATING NEW HOMES AND LONG-TERM STABILITY FOR ORPHANED AND ABANDONED CHILDREN. HOSTED IMPACTFUL FUNDRAISING AND AWARENESS EVENTS. DELIVERED THE SPRING BANQUET, FALL BANQUET, NIGHT OF INSPIRATION, AND DAY OF INSPIRATION-EVENTS THAT EXPANDED DONOR ENGAGEMENT, DEEPENED CHURCH PARTNERSHIPS, AND ELEVATED FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH. SECURED MAJOR GRANT SUPPORT. AWARDED SIGNIFICANT FUNDING FROM SUMMIT CHURCH, FURTHERING GLOBAL HOPE'S CAPACITY TO SERVE VULNERABLE CHILDREN. TOGETHER, THESE ACCOMPLISHMENTS STRENGTHENED GLOBAL HOPE'S FOUNDATION, EXPANDED OUR GLOBAL REACH, AND POSITIONED US FOR CONTINUED GROWTH IN SERVING VULNERABLE CHILDREN.
- 2024 OTHER SPECIAL FUNDS AND MISSION TEAMS ACCOMPLISHMENTS: STRENGTHENED FUNDRAISING LEADERSHIP. TRANSITIONED SMOOTHLY FOLLOWING THE RETIREMENT OF THE PRIOR DIRECTOR OF GENEROSITY BY HIRING NEW LEADERSHIP, ENSURING CONTINUITY IN DONOR ENGAGEMENT AND RENEWED MOMENTUM FOR RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT. IMPROVED FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS. IMPLEMENTED NEW DIGITAL TOOLS FOR EXPENSE TRACKING AND BILL REPORTING, STREAMLINED PAYROLL, AND ENHANCED OVERSIGHT PROCESSES TO BETTER STEWARD RESOURCES ENTRUSTED BY DONORS. EXPANDED PARTNER SUPPORT AND ALIGNMENT. CONDUCTED ASSESSMENTS ACROSS FOUR GLOBAL HOPE PARTNER LOCATIONS, IDENTIFIED PRIORITY AREAS, AND IMPLEMENTED STRATEGIES TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL CAPACITY AND PROGRAM DELIVERY. LAUNCHED MISSION TEAM TASK FORCE. ESTABLISHED A DEDICATED GROUP TO SHAPE LONG-TERM MISSION TRIP STRATEGY, ALIGNING FUTURE TEAMS WITH GLOBAL HOPE'S HOLISTIC CARE MODEL AND COMMITMENT TO RELATIONSHIP BUILDING. ADVANCED GOVERNANCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL PRACTICES. STRENGTHENED BOARD AND STAFF STRUCTURES, REFINED POLICIES, AND INCREASED ACCOUNTABILITY TO SUSTAIN GROWTH AND REINFORCE ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH. ACHIEVED GLOBAL HOPE VILLAGE REVENUE GOAL. SECURED FULL FUNDING TO EXPAND THE JOHN FOUNDATION CAMPUS IN INDIA, CREATING NEW HOMES AND LONG-TERM STABILITY FOR ORPHANED AND ABANDONED CHILDREN. HOSTED IMPACTFUL FUNDRAISING AND AWARENESS EVENTS. DELIVERED THE SPRING BANQUET, FALL BANQUET, NIGHT OF INSPIRATION, AND DAY OF INSPIRATION-EVENTS THAT EXPANDED DONOR ENGAGEMENT, DEEPENED CHURCH PARTNERSHIPS, AND ELEVATED FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH. SECURED MAJOR GRANT SUPPORT. AWARDED SIGNIFICANT FUNDING FROM SUMMIT CHURCH, FURTHERING GLOBAL HOPE'S CAPACITY TO SERVE VULNERABLE CHILDREN. TOGETHER, THESE ACCOMPLISHMENTS STRENGTHENED GLOBAL HOPE'S FOUNDATION, EXPANDED OUR GLOBAL REACH, AND POSITIONED US FOR CONTINUED GROWTH IN SERVING VULNERABLE CHILDREN.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.
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 May 1997.
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.
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