Graceworks Hope Network for Children International
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
GRACEWORKS PROVIDES BASIC SUPPORT OF FOOD, MEDICAL TREATMENT, SHELTER, AND CLOTHING FOR VULNERABLE AND ORPHANED OR PARTIALLY ORPHANED CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN A RURAL AREA OF EASTERN KENYA. ADDITIONALLY, GRACEWORKS PROVIDES MONIES FOR SCHOOL FEES AND SUPPLIES SO THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH CAN ATTEND SCHOOL.
- Income
- $301,430
- Spending
- $186,933
- Spent on programs
- 90%
- Reserves
- 53.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 86%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 6
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 53.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 38% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1590% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 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
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
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, 2025, 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)
- $164,602 spent. MONEY GRANTS ARE PROVIDED TO THE KENYA ORGANIZATIONAL ADMINISTRATION FOR DELIVERING DIRECT CARE SUCH AS COUNSELING, WEEKLY COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRAMS COORDINATION, AND LIASION TO HOME/COMMUNITY. FUNDS ARE ALSO PROVIDED FOR MAINTENANCE, OFFICE AND COMMUNITY CENTER SUPPLIES, IMPROVEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITIES, AND SECURITY OF THE GROUNDS AND FARM. GRANTS FOR SCHOOL FEES, BOOKS AND SUPPLIES ARE SENT THREE OR FOUR TIMES A YEAR IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE MONTHLY GRANTS TO ENSURE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. WE ALSO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR FOOD, COUNSELING AND MENTORING SERVICES FOR THE CHILDREN IN KENYA
- $4,041 spent. GRACEWORKS PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER PLANS AND LEADS GROUPS OF VOLUNTEERS YEARLY TO VISIT THE KENYA ORGANIZATION TO SEE WHAT IS BEING ACCOMPLISHED FIRSTHAND, TO MEET WITH THE CHILDREN THAT ARE BEING SUPPORTED AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH ANY PROJECTS OR ACTIVITIES IN PROGRESS. ADDITIONALLY, IT IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO OVERSEE DEVELOPMENT OF BUILDING PROJECTS AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER AND FARM AREA. TRAINING OF CARETAKERS, COUNSELORS, AND FACILITATORS IS ALSO CONDUCTED. GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS AND BUDGETARY BUSINESS IS ALSO ATTENDED TO WHEN NEEDED.
- $30 spent. GRACEWORKS COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY BASED AGENCIES TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD AND OTHER NEEDS FOR ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON ASSISTANCE TO EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS WHO ARE FOSTERING CHILDREN IN THE ABSENCE OF THEIR PARENTS. HOLIDAY GATHERING PROGRAM ASSISTANCE AND RESPITE PROGRAMS ARE THE PRIMARY ACTIVITY.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.
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 January 2008.
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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