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Hope for Korah Ministries USA

EIN 85-1300675 · Bellingham, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Hope for Korah Ministries USA seeks to break the cycle of extreme poverty and to bring hope and a future to the most vulnerable children and families living in Korah, Ethiopia. It focuses on keeping families together and healthy and striving to help each person come to know their inherent worth, reach their full potential, live with dignity, and become self-reliant, bringing long-term, sustainable change to the Korah community at large.

Income
$267,706
Spending
$254,644
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 82%
Employees
0
Volunteers
9

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

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% 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, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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, 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)
  1. $131,175 spent. Family Empowerment: We seek to support families to thrive by providing resources that help them stabilize their health, gain access to educational and vocational training, and foster their relationships within their families and with their community. During 2024, 57 families received monthly rent and groceries, 16 families received beds and mattresses, 246 holiday chickens were distributed, and 350 children and 57 adults received shoes and socks.
  2. $67,501 spent. Education: Education for all ages is key to breaking the cycle of poverty. HFK supports each family member from the oldest to the youngest. Helping adults gain training tailored to their social history and current abilities, enabling them to become self-sustaining. Providing children with the education and the support needed to increase their chances for a better future. Graduating post-secondary students can help their families break out of poverty and bring sustainable change to Korah. During 2024, 264 students received educational support, 172 students attended after-school tutoring and after-school snacks, 78 students received academic awards, 99 students enrolled in computer /ICT classes, and 16 received vocational training.
  3. $49,270 spent. Health and Nutrition: Health stability and nutritional support are critical aspects of helping children, families, and elders to overcome the formidable barriers that living in extreme poverty has placed in their lives. We have 5 programs that serve health and nutrition needs. 1) The Berta Breakfast Program: provided 550+ children with fortified pancakes and milk before school. 2) The HFK Daycare: 50 preschool children received 2 daily meals and snacks. 3) Youth Programs: 350 children received regular after-school snacks, and 520 children received regular snacks. 4) The Elders' Home: provided 9 elders with leprosy daily support, including housing, food, sundries, clothing, medical care, and special outings. 5) Health Services programs: provided 1500+ families access to free medical services and prescriptions, 120 families received annual health insurance policies, 8 people received hospital care, 5 people received psychiatric treatment, 87 adults and 746 children dewormed, 58 youth and 199 adults attended health trainings, 197 children received malnutrition screening and 144 chronic or acutely ill, immunity-compromised, prenatal/lactating, or malnourished individuals received ongoing monthly nutritional support.
  4. $5,065 spent. Economic Empowerment: To spur families towards economic empowerment and independence, HFK facilitates business training, Self-Help Group participation, and social work support to build community connections, provide relevant skills, and empower families to launch their initiatives. In 2024, 15 adults developed business and employment plans, 16 adults received business grants, 80 adults attended business and employment training sessions, 21 adults received life skills training, 7 adults received literacy and numeracy training, 29 adults attended adult continuing education, and 1 additional savings and credit self-help group was created.
  5. $1,312 spent. Youth Empowerment: HFK's youth empowerment center is a safe and supportive environment that offers a variety of activities and programs aimed at fostering positive relationships, mentorship, and overall physical and emotional health. We focus on developing leadership skills, and building connections among youth. These goals are achieved through cultivating strong, safe relationships while engaging them in meaningful activities. HFK's youth clubs, sports, training, and academic support are all designed to address gaps that might otherwise impede children's ability to learn and reach their full potential. In 2024, 850+ children attended youth programs and activities, 160 children participated in soccer programs, 94 participated in art, theatre, and music clubs, and 503 children and youth participated in life skills training.

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

  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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2020.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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