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Ray of Hope Institute Inc

EIN 85-2872171 · Haverstraw, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceFair53 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RAY OF HOPE SUPPORTS MALE AND FEMALE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE AND THEIR SPOUSES TO FOSTER RECOVERY AND HEALING. RAY OF HOPE PROVIDES MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONNECTION FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY SEXUAL ABUSE. OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO PROFESSIONALLY FACILITATED PEER SUPPORT GROUPS, CARE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, EVENTS, HEALING RETREATS AND CARE PACKAGES. RAY OF HOPE HELPS CREATE A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY FOCUSED ON CULTIVATING COMPANIONSHIP, NURTURING RESILIENCE,AND PROMOTING HEALING. IT IS A PLACE WHERE SURVIVORS CAN BUILD FRIENDSHIPS THAT WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT TO NAVIGATE THEIR TRAUMA AND OVERCOME THEIR PERSONAL CHALLENGES GIVING THEM A SENSE OF BELONGING. FOR THESE SURVIVORS OF ABUSE WHOSE LIVES HAVE BEEN FILLED WITH SO MUCH DARKNESS, RAY OF HOPE IS A LIGHT TO SEE A BRIGHTER FUTURE.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
57%
Reserves
6.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
10
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$160,000, ceo

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

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 149% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    57% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    4 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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, 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 (1)
  1. $1.2 million spent. RAY OF HOPE SUPPORTS MALE AND FEMALE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE AND THEIR SPOUSES TO FOSTER RECOVERY AND HEALING. RAY OF HOPE PROVIDES MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONNECTION FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY SEXUAL ABUSE. OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO PROFESSIONALLY FACILITATED PEER SUPPORT GROUPS, CARE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, EVENTS, HEALING RETREATS AND CARE PACKAGES. RAY OF HOPE HELPS CREATE A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY FOCUSED ON CULTIVATING COMPANIONSHIP, NURTURING RESILIENCE,AND PROMOTING HEALING. IT IS A PLACE WHERE SURVIVORS CAN BUILD FRIENDSHIPS THAT WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT TO NAVIGATE THEIR TRAUMA AND OVERCOME THEIR PERSONAL CHALLENGES GIVING THEM A SENSE OF BELONGING. FOR THESE SURVIVORS OF ABUSE WHOSE LIVES HAVE BEEN FILLED WITH SO MUCH DARKNESS, RAY OF HOPE IS A LIGHT TO SEE A BRIGHTER FUTURE.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 March 2021.

    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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