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Beacon of Hope Ministries

EIN 99-1409154 · N Tazewell, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Beacon of Hope is a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering religious charitable and educational services. Our impactful feeding program runs six days a week addressing food insecurity in our community. Additionally we provide educational services twice a week supporting approximately 25 children with reading writing and music education in a secure and enjoyable environment. We also conduct religious services three times a week with around 30 children and 10 adults actively participating in these spiritual gatherings.

Income
$74,268
Spending
$92,128
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$14,000, president

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 (3)
  1. An important investment was made in enrolling in a language course customized for better communication with Hispanic and Latino individuals. The goal was to bridge cultural gaps promote inclusivity and enhance understanding among diverse communities culminating in successful graduation.
  2. Multilingual Bible Classes taught to school age children in public and private educational settings platforms. This activity is typically conducted sometimes with the help of other volunteers primarily in schools churches or homes across Honduras. This particular activity includes strenuous hours of study immersion in books and sitting at a desk in front of a computer and utilizes various means of transportation public and or private. Teaching Bible classes affords individuals with information they did not previously possess. On average fifty families are benefited weekly by this significant endeavor. Additional measures were taken to equip these children with necessary school supplies for the upcoming year.
  3. Multilingual preaching and singing in various places to inform improve inspire and illustrate the need and method for betterment. This activity is typically conducted in churches streets schools military and police academies across Honduras. This particular activity includes strenuous hours of study immersion in books and traveling using various means of transportation public and or private. Preaching giving the Gospel= meaning good news is designed to hoist individuals from despair into hope faith peace and love. On average a hundred families are benefited monthly by this significant endeavor. We have witnessed significant differences in individuals lives creating more peaceable citizens.

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

  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 February 2024.

    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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