Hearts for the Congo Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The purpose of Hearts for the Congo is to be in relationship with the ministry of the Peace Center and Bunia Children Hope Center and the Anglican Church of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as they share Christs love with those impacted by conflict in and around Bunia lturi Province Democratic Republic of the Congo. The goal is to aid them with prayer and support for their missions 1 promoting reconciliation peace and healing 2 assisting with procurement of clean water and food 3 equipping the disenfranchised with tools for sustainable living and 4 inviting people to Christ.
- Income
- $102,811
- Spending
- $71,982
- Reserves
- 7.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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 (5)
- $32,754 spent. HFTCs largest program helps to fund the work of the Peace Center a place of refuge prayer & counseling. During 2025 the following was accomplished: 450 students attended the Peace Center school most of them are from the Rwampara Internally Displaced Peoples camp where there is no education available. These students received instruction and structure that they do not receive in the camp. 1050 people received skills training sewing embroidery basket weaving and trauma counseling. The people who come for training are internally displaced people in the Bunia area due to fighting between rebel groups. This skills training gives participants practical ways to earn an income. Other activities for healing included sports activities Bible studies and prayer time. In 2025 the Peace Center also hosted multiple events that trained 15,760 young people on peace-building strategies for their communities as well as Christian discipleship. This training helps to prevent the youth from joining the rebel groups who are responsible for violence in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
- $12,367 spent. HFTC sponsors a monthly meal for the residents of the Internally Displaced Persons Camp near the Peace Center. We provided 25,790 meals in 2025. From photos emails and phone calls we know this meal has made a huge difference in the lives of the displaced: not only does it provide valuable nourishment but it also gives the displaced an opportunity to share worship and emotional support. Those who are fed usually come from Rwampara IDP Camp.
- $8,950 spent. HFTC provided funding for the Baraka Academy at the Bunia Childrens Hope Center. Our support in 2025 was given to renovate classrooms and to purchase a router for the carpentry workshop. This school had a total enrollment of 1685 students of whom 438 are orphans and 1247 pay tuition. By renovating the classrooms the school was able to attract more paying students improving the operating income of the school and allowing it to serve more students who are unable to pay. Students at the school have general education English math technology and reading lab studies at Bunia General Hospital and practical skills training.
- $8,000 spent. HFTC supported the ministry to the street children of Bunia. In 2025 1570 orphans were provided with food clothing and were able to watch the Jesus Film. This program gives these orphaned children hope sustenance and instruction about the word of God.
- $3,000 spent. Sent funds for ongoing work on a new building the House of Prayer. This facility will be able to accommodate about 5x the number of people who need assistance compared to the current small building and will have offices for private prayer and counseling. The building will also be able to accommodate larger worship services and to allow people temporary shelter.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 October 13, 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 March 2024.
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 October 21, 2026.
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