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Our Lady of Hope Inc

EIN 85-4196684 · Osyka, MS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR LADY OF HOPE, INC. HAS BEEN FORMED OUT OF LOVE OF GOD BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN TANGIPAHOA AND SURROUNDING PARISHES IN LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI AND CHARITABLE WORKS PROVIDED BY THE CLERGY, RELIGIOUS AND PARISHIONERS. OUR "HOPE" IS TO BUILD & DESIGN A SHRINE TO OUR LADY WITH THE SIMPLE GOAL OF EDUCATING OUR FAMILIES IN THE TEACHINGS & TRADITIONS OF MOTHER CHURCH. THE GROUNDS, WITH NUMEROUS GARDENS, ARE DIRECTED TO THE UNDERSTANDINGS & WISDOM OF OUR CATHOLIC FAITH. THE SHRINE WILL ALSO OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ATTENDEES TO STAY THE NIGHT(S) FOR RETREATS, SEMINARS, CONTEMPLATIVE DISCERNMENTS, OR SIMPLY, TO BE STILL AND PRAY.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
-7.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 58%
Employees
6

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: 51 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 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, 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 (3)
  1. $1.1 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED SEVERAL MULTI-DAY AND OVERNIGHT RETREATS AND SEMINARS AIMED AT STRENGTHENING THE RELIGIOUS LIFE, SPIRITUALITY AND KNOWLEDGE IN THE CATHOLIC FAITH BY THOSE ATTENDING.
  2. $98,858 spent. THE ORGANIZATION HELD SEVERAL DAY AND OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN.
  3. $135,827 spent. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A GIFT SHOP ON THE RETREAT CENTER PROPETY WHERE RETREAT AND CONVERENCE ATTENDEES CAN PURCHASE RELIGIOUS BOOKS, MATERIALS, PAINTINGS AND OTHER RELIGIOUS ARTIFACTS FOR THEIR PERSONAL BENEFIT.

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 2025.

    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 November 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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