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Smiles of Hope

EIN 99-1827164 · Dexter, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak46 out of 100GovernanceWeak47 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CORPORATION IS ORGAINZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, 1986, OR THE CORRESPONDING PROVISION OF ANY FUTURE FEDERAL LAW. SUCH PURPOSES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: TO MEET THE PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF HUMANITY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE UNDERSERVED, FINANCIALLY DEPRIVED, AND ALL VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES) THROUGH THE PROVISION OF DENTAL CARE AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE, DELIVERED BY PROFESSIONALS WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME AND SKILLS. TO BRIDGE THE GAP IN ORAL HEALTHCARE IN OUR IMPOVERISHED, UNDERSERVED AREA, WHILE UTILIZING RESOURCES AND VOLUNTEERS AFFORDED BY BEING AN EXTENSION OF MINISTRY OF A WELL-ESTABLISHED COMMUNITY CHURCH.

Income
$66,779
Spending
$97,376
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 52%
Employees
3
Volunteers
1,070
Highest pay
$40,291, executive di

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

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 46% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% 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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 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 (2)
  1. $40,358 spent. WE PROVIDE ORAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE. DENTAL CARE PROVIDED BY PROFESSIONALS WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME AND SKILLS TO THE UNDERSERVED, FINANCIALLY DEPRIVED AND ALL VETERANS OF OUR AREA.
  2. $56,301 spent. SAME AS FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT

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

  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 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 July 2025.

    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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