A Ray of Hope
A RAY OF HOPE SHALL PROVIDE A SAFE HARBOR FOR THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY WITH NOWHERE ELSE TO TURN. IT WILL PROVIDE THOSE WHO SEEK HELP NOT ONLY …
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A Ray of Hope is dedicated to helping those in our community who need help. We have our men
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Mission
A ray of hope shall provide a safe harbor for those in the community with nowhere else to turn. It will provide those who seek help not only with food, clothing and shelter; but with knowledge and an avenue to develop competency in meeting lifes financial, emotional, family legal and rehabilitation challenges. A ray of hope will offer a "hand up," rather than a "hand out" in order to build self-respect and dignity.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, A Ray of Hope has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It has more complete contact information than 74% of comparable charities, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 70% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyA Ray of Hope is a registered human services nonprofit based in Kalispell, MT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 816089463. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 68/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $535K in annual revenue. 19 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
A Ray of Hope's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 816089463. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
A Ray of Hope has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 68 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 93% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
A Ray of Hope is located in Kalispell, MT, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years. Its registered address is PO Box 5407, United States.
Based on official tax filings, A Ray of Hope has $535K in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
A Ray of Hope is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $535K in annual revenue. The organization has 19 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for A Ray of Hope. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, A Ray of Hope holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 93% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
A Ray of Hope is dedicated to helping those in our community who need help. We have our men A Ray of Hope is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $535K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to A Ray of Hope are generally tax-deductible in the United States. A Ray of Hope is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 816089463, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
A RAY OF HOPE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (7)
Source: Public filings
7 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 19 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 19 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2000
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about A Ray of Hope
- What is A Ray of Hope?
- A Ray of Hope is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Kalispell, United States. A Ray of Hope is dedicated to helping those in our community who need help. We have our men
- When was A Ray of Hope founded?
- A Ray of Hope was founded in 2000.
- Who leads A Ray of Hope?
- Thomas A Dalton Jr serves as TREASURER.
- Where is A Ray of Hope located?
- Headquartered in Kalispell, MT, United States.
- What is A Ray of Hope's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
- Is A Ray of Hope trustworthy?
- A Ray of Hope has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is A Ray of Hope's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 816089463.
- What is A Ray of Hope's website?
- https://arayofhopemontana.com