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Sight of Hope Inc

EIN 85-4244829 · Lemont Frnc, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak46 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to those we serve by providing intervention for struggling families, elderly, and handicapped people, and those in danger due to abuse initially in Eswatini and expanding over time around the world. We support, and enhance the lives of disadvantaged and marginalized individuals, children, and communities through mentoring, raising awareness, and providing tangible assistance to relieve suffering and to increase individual abilities to become self-sustaining. We will provide needed food and establish food banks and food distribution centers, shelter, access to medical care, clothing, and education to the needy. We will assist orphans, orphanages, vulnerable families, preschools, and handicapped people. We aim to relieve suffering and lack while helping prepare children and their parents for a future that does not include hunger.

Income
$114,337
Spending
$117,799
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$9,675, director

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 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. $105,864 spent. Program services including child feeding program, tutoring, computer classes, and operating the safe house for girls who have been victims of sexual abuse. Sight of Hope operates a safe-home in Eswatini for girls who are victims of sexual abuse. In partnership with the Department of Social Welfare, we provide a holistic care program that includes shelter, food, clothing, medical care, counseling, and education. We offer daily after-school tutoring and teach essential life skills such as gardening, agriculture skills including pig farming and poultry keeping, sewing, and computer literacy. Our staff and volunteers provide spiritual guidance through bible studies and a discipleship program. We currently care for 51 girls and 8 babies who are in protective custody with Sight of Hope and under Sight of Hope's full-time care. We operate a community preschool and feeding scheme that provides a solid academic foundation for nearly 35 local children. Our two qualified teachers provide instruction in English and Siswati.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 November 6, 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 January 2022.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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