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Hope for Korah Ministries Usa

To break the cycle of extreme poverty and to offer hope and a future to the most vulnerable children and families living in Korah, Ethiopia.

International Sumas, WA EIN 851300675 · IRS Sign up to see website
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75
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Hope for Korah Ministries Usa

Family Stabilization Services: 59 families received monthly rent & groceries, 12 families received beds & bedding, 270 holiday chickens were distributed, 321 children & 114 adults received shoes & socks and 280 children received backpacks & underwear. Water for Korah: 5,000+ students & 270 school staff had access to clean water, 60,000 liters of water delivered weekly to a school. Economic Empowerment Program:30 adults developed business/employment plans, 43 adults received business grants, 56 adults attended business trainings, 38 adults received literacy & vocational trainings, 2 business cooperatives established, 2 saving & credit groups created. Other program areas - 1.Berta Breakfast Program:447 children received fortified pancakes and milk before school, 120 kindergarten children received additional protein, fruits & vegetables. 2. Education:192 …

Founded
Headquarters
Sumas, WA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q70
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2020

Mission

To break the cycle of extreme poverty and to offer hope and a future to the most vulnerable children and families living in Korah, Ethiopia.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q70

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 92%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

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Hope for Korah Ministries Usa is a registered international nonprofit based in Sumas, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 851300675. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for international charities in United States. The organization reports $268K in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Hope for Korah Ministries Usa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('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 90/100.

Hope for Korah Ministries Usa is located in Sumas, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.

Based on official tax filings, Hope for Korah Ministries Usa has $268K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Hope for Korah Ministries Usa is classified as a International 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 $268K in annual revenue. The organization has 38 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Hope for Korah Ministries Usa. 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.

Hope for Korah Ministries Usa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 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.

Family Stabilization Services: 59 families received monthly rent & groceries, 12 families received beds & bedding, 270 holiday chickens were distributed, 321 children & 114 adults received shoes & socks and 280 children received backpacks & underwear. Water for Korah: 5,000+ students & 270 school staff had access to clean water, 60,000 liters of water delivered weekly to a school. Economic Empowerment Program:30 adults developed business/employment plans, 43 adults received business grants, 56 adults attended business trainings, 38 adults received literacy & vocational trainings, 2 business cooperatives established, 2 saving & credit groups created. Other program areas - 1.Berta Breakfast Program:447 children received fortified pancakes and milk before school, 120... Hope for Korah Ministries Usa is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.

Among international charities registered in United States: Hope for Korah Ministries Usa's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $268K is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Hope for Korah Ministries Usa are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Hope for Korah Ministries Usa is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 851300675, 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 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

MA
Mark Brandsma
Officer

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

CO
Connie L•••••
Board Director
DA
David N••••
Board Director
DA
David P•••
Board President
JI
Jim P••••••••
Director
JI
Jim P••••••••
Board Director
JO
Johanna v•• d•• J•••
Board Secretary
JO
John R•••••
Board Director
KE
Kevin A•••
Director
MA
Mark B•••••••
Board Treasurer
TA
Tamara B•••••••
Officer
TA
Tammy B•••••••
Board Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Hope for Korah Ministries Usa This page 75 $267,706 -
Full Gospel Business Mens Fellowship International - Usa … 93 $157,607 84%
Mooncatcher Project Inc 90 $223,917 97%
Life Center Ethiopia 90 $372,412 90%
First Ladies Initiative 90 $536,180 95%
Fields of Abundance Mission 90 $162,732 94%
Arlene Campbell Humanitarian Foundation 90 $242,104 96%
Inventions for Good Inc 90 $214,826 99%
Chalice of Mercy Inc 90 $396,335 82%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 38 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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 Hope for Korah Ministries Usa

What is Hope for Korah Ministries Usa?
Hope for Korah Ministries Usa is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Sumas, United States. Family Stabilization Services: 59 families received monthly rent & groceries, 12 families received beds & bedding, 270 holiday chickens were distributed, 321 children & 114 adults received shoes & socks and 280 children received backpacks & underwear. Water for Korah: 5,000+ students & 270 school staff had access to clean water, 60,000 liters of water delivered weekly to a school. Economic Empowerment Program:30 adults developed business/employment plans, 43 adults received business grants, 56 adults attended business trainings, 38 adults received literacy & vocational trainings, 2 business cooperatives established, 2 saving & credit groups created. Other program areas - 1.Berta Breakfast Program:447 children received fortified pancakes and milk before school, 120 kindergarten children received additional protein, fruits & vegetables. 2. Education:192 students received educational support, 259 students attended after school tutoring and after school snacks, 72 students received academic awards, 63 students enrolled in computer classes, 29 students enrolled in sign language classes. 3. Youth Programs:440+ children attended youth programs & activities, 144 children participated in soccer programs, 95 children participated in art, theatre and music clubs, 500+ children participated in life skills trainings. 4. Elders' Home:8 elders with leprosy received daily support including housing, food, sundries, clothing, medical care and special outings. 5. Health Services:102 families accessed free medical services and prescriptions, 78 families received annual insurance policies, 29 people received hospital care, 7 people received psychiatric treatment, 320 adults and children dewormed, 125 adults and 112 youth attended health trainings, 147 children received malnutrition screening.
When was Hope for Korah Ministries Usa founded?
Hope for Korah Ministries Usa was founded in 2020.
Who leads Hope for Korah Ministries Usa?
Mark Brandsma serves as Officer.
Where is Hope for Korah Ministries Usa located?
Headquartered in Sumas, United States.
What is Hope for Korah Ministries Usa's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Hope for Korah Ministries Usa trustworthy?
Hope for Korah Ministries Usa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Hope for Korah Ministries Usa's registration number?
IRS EIN: 851300675.
What is Hope for Korah Ministries Usa's website?
http://www.hopeforkorah.org