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.
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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.
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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAmerican 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.
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Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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AMERICAN LEPROSY MISSIONS INC 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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Officers & trustees (19)
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Sentiment
NeutralAmerican Leprosy Missions becomes Hope Rises International to reflect growing global work - Religion News Service
Transitioning from Buruli ulcer polymerase chain reaction laboratories (BU-LABNET) to skin-related neglected tropical diseases (NTD) LABNET - MyJoyOnline
WAYNE MEYERS Obituary (2018) - Washington, DC - The Washington Post - Legacy obituary
Promising New Leprosy Vaccine Moves Into Human Trials - PR Newswire
Leprosy Vaccine Candidate to Be Tested in Humans - Medical Professionals Reference
Leprosy maintains stubborn hold through unexpected buddy system - Colorado State University
Leprosy in the Developing World - BORGEN Magazine
World’s First Leprosy Vaccine - BORGEN Magazine
Trial Set For World’s First Leprosy Vaccine - Asian Scientist Magazine
Fast New Test Could Find Leprosy Before Damage Is Lasting (Published 2013) - The New York Times
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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