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American Leprosy Missions Inc

Hope rises international works with christian partners around the world to bring physical healing and enduring hope to people suffering from neglected tropical diseases like leprosy.

International Greenville, SC EIN 135562163 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About American Leprosy Missions Inc

One billion people suffer from neglected tropical diseases like leprosy. Hope Rises International is a Christian leprosy charity bringing physical healing, dignity, and enduring hope worldwide. Donate today.

Founded
Headquarters
Greenville, SC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q123
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1955

Mission

Hope rises international works with christian partners around the world to bring physical healing and enduring hope to people suffering from neglected tropical diseases like leprosy.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q123

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 7%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.18%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.07 ($13.0 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

American Leprosy Missions Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Greenville, SC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1906 and has been operating for 120 years. Its EIN is 135562163. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $16M in annual revenue. 56 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

American Leprosy Missions Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 89/100.

American Leprosy Missions Inc is located in Greenville, SC, United States. The organization was established in 1906 and has been active for 120 years.

Based on official tax filings, American Leprosy Missions Inc has $16M in annual revenue. It allocates 7% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the typical benchmark of 65-75% and may warrant further review. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

American Leprosy Missions Inc is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $16M in annual revenue. The organization has 56 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for American Leprosy Missions Inc. 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.

American Leprosy Missions Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 7% of expenses go to programs. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

One billion people suffer from neglected tropical diseases like leprosy. Hope Rises International is a Christian leprosy charity bringing physical healing, dignity, and enduring hope worldwide. Donate today. American Leprosy Missions Inc is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1906.

Among international charities registered in United States: American Leprosy Missions Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $16M is well above the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to American Leprosy Missions Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Leprosy Missions Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 135562163, 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.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
7% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

BE
Beverly H Elmore
VP Of Finance

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

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Alan B T•••••••••
CHAIR ELECT
BE
Beverly H E•••••
VP OF FINANCE & TREASURER
CH
Chris H••••
CHAIR
CH
Christina M••••••••••••
VP OF DEVELOPMENT
DA
Dan I•••••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
Darren S••••••
VP OF PROGRAMS
DA
David W S••••••
PRESIDENT/CEO
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Dr G••••• B••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JA
James O•••••
VP OF INTEGRAL MISSION
KE
Kenneth W•••••
EXEC VP STRATEGY AND OPS
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Leslie D•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
LO
Lori S••••••
BOARD MEMBER
MI
Michael J••••••
BOARD MEMBER
NE
Neal J•••••
BOARD MEMBER
RE
Rebekah S•••••••••
Director
SA
Sarah H•••••••
VP OF BUS. PROCESS & COMM.
ST
Stefanie W••••••
EXEC VP PROGRAMS
ST
Stephen G••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
YM
Ymelda B••••••••
SECRETARY
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$15.8M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
American Leprosy Missions becomes Hope Rises International to reflect growing global work - Religion News Service
Mar 2025
religionnews.com
Form filed
$11.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$16.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Transitioning from Buruli ulcer polymerase chain reaction laboratories (BU-LABNET) to skin-related neglected tropical di
Nov 2023
www.myjoyonline.com
Form filed
$11.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$22.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$10.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
WAYNE MEYERS Obituary (2018) - Washington, DC - The Washington Post - Legacy obituary
Sep 2018
www.legacy.com
Promising New Leprosy Vaccine Moves Into Human Trials - PR Newswire
Oct 2017
www.prnewswire.com
Leprosy Vaccine Candidate to Be Tested in Humans - Medical Professionals Reference
Oct 2017
www.empr.com
Leprosy maintains stubborn hold through unexpected buddy system - Colorado State University
Feb 2015
source.colostate.edu
Leprosy in the Developing World - BORGEN Magazine
Jul 2014
www.borgenmagazine.com
World’s First Leprosy Vaccine - BORGEN Magazine
Jun 2014
www.borgenmagazine.com
Trial Set For World’s First Leprosy Vaccine - Asian Scientist Magazine
Jun 2014
www.asianscientist.com
Fast New Test Could Find Leprosy Before Damage Is Lasting (Published 2013) - The New York Times
Feb 2013
www.nytimes.com

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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
American Leprosy Missions Inc This page 89 $15.8 million 7%
Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation 89 $11.8 million -
Orphan Grain Train Inc 89 $53.7 million -
English Language Institute in China 89 $17.1 million -
Cure International Inc 89 $63.2 million 1%
Asi 89 $12.8 million -

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 56 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about American Leprosy Missions Inc

What is American Leprosy Missions Inc?
American Leprosy Missions Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Greenville, United States. One billion people suffer from neglected tropical diseases like leprosy. Hope Rises International is a Christian leprosy charity bringing physical healing, dignity, and enduring hope worldwide. Donate today.
When was American Leprosy Missions Inc founded?
American Leprosy Missions Inc was founded in 1906.
Who leads American Leprosy Missions Inc?
Beverly H Elmore serves as VP Of Finance.
Where is American Leprosy Missions Inc located?
Headquartered in Greenville, United States.
What is American Leprosy Missions Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 7% of expenses go to program services.
Is American Leprosy Missions Inc trustworthy?
American Leprosy Missions Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong 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 American Leprosy Missions Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 135562163.
What is American Leprosy Missions Inc's website?
http://www.leprosy.org