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Hope House of Northwest Michigan

EIN 93-2491294 · Honor, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HOPE HOUSE OF NORTHWEST MICHIGAN IS A NON-PROFIT CHRISTIAN MATERNITY HOME THAT PROVIDES A SAFE LOVING RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT FOR SINGLE EXPECTANT YOUNG WOMEN. THROUGH UP TO TWO YEARS OF RESIDENCE THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS HOUSING BABY SUPPLIES WEEKDAY CHILD SUPERVISION LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING PARENTING EDUCATION COUNSELING BIBLE STUDY AND CHURCH SERVICES EDUCATION AND CAREER-DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE ALL WITH THE GOAL OF HELPING MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN TRANSITION TO STABLE SUCCESSFUL LIVES.

Income
$110,770
Spending
$200,692
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
4
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$63,000, executive director

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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 81% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 84% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 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

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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. $141,229 spent. HOPE HOUSE OF NORTHWEST MICHIGAN PROVIDES A CHRISTIAN SUPPORTIVE LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR SINGLE EXPECTANT YOUNG WOMEN. THE PROGRAM OFFERS UP TO TWO YEARS OF HOUSING WHERE RESIDENTS RECEIVE LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT COUNSELING BIBLE STUDY AND ATTEND CHURCH SERVICES. THE GOAL IS TO HELP MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN TRANSITION TO A STABLE SUCCESSFUL 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 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 August 2023.

    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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