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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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76
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · 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
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 78%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$1.00
Program$1.00
100% to programs beats the peer average (78%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Hope for Korah Ministries USA with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 81% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 25% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

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. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 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's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 851300675. 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.

Hope for Korah Ministries USA has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. 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. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% for international charities in United States. 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 an 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Hope for Korah Ministries USA 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 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

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 an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
100% 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

From FY2024 filing

MA
Mark B•••••••
Officer

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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No recent news coverage found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
International this charity 25,023
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 38 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2020
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

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, WA, United States.
What is Hope for Korah Ministries USA's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Hope for Korah Ministries USA trustworthy?
Hope for Korah Ministries USA has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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