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Hope Has No Borders

EIN 99-1897287 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Providing humanitarian relief and community support as individuals transition from crisis to hope.

Income
$269,625
Spending
$229,561
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
7.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
0
Volunteers
210
Highest pay
$47,608, board member

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 9 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $50,369 spent. Crisis to HOPE Fund Provides one-time emergency assistance (up to $500) and up to six hours of individualized case management for verified, critical needs including rent gaps, utilities assistance, transportation, and urgent medical expenses. Awards must fully resolve the need to ensure stabilization. Impact: Supported 1,061 people, including 510 children. These grants paired with resource navigation helped prevent homelessness and addressed urgent needs. Due to overwhelming demand, we currently approve only 10% of applications.
  2. $112,070 spent. Pathways to HOPE Sessions Workshops providing translation, clerical, and technical support for asylum filings, court motions, notarized family protection plans, and work authorization applications. Impact: Helped thousands of asylum-seekers, the majority of whom (78%) are unable to afford legal representation. HHNB has filed 1,054 asylum applications and 278 work permit applications, including sponsorship of new government processing fees, enabling participants to legally work and contribute to their communities. Additionally, we assisted more than 360 families with filing court motions, creating family protection plans, and obtaining passports.
  3. $27,854 spent. HOPE Community Service Partnerships Connects immigrant volunteers with nonprofit service opportunities while providing workforce training, resume support, and completion stipends. Impact: Distributed $500 per participant in direct financial assistance to participants completing more than 2,100 volunteer hours across 420 service shifts with partner nonprofits. Participants also received resume assistance, professional references, and certifications such as CPR/First Aid, strengthening employment readiness and community integration.
  4. $21,447 spent. HOPE Host Home Program Provides 90 days of transitional housing with community hosts and dedicated case management, helping guests achieve stabilization goals such as securing employment and obtaining driver's licenses. Impact: Housed 59 individuals, including 25 children, with 100% successfully transitioning to permanent, independent housing.

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 March 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 November 4, 2026.

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