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Hope for the Fatherless

Hope for the Fatherless (HFTF) is partnering with communities in Ethiopia & around the world to develop a culture that values & cares for orphaned & vulnerable children. …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About Hope for the Fatherless

Transforming the lives of vulnerable children in Ethiopia and the culture of orphan care worldwide. www.hopeforthe­fatherless.org

Founded
Headquarters
Castle Pines, CO
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q33
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2018

Mission

Hope for the Fatherless (HFTF) is partnering with communities in Ethiopia & around the world to develop a culture that values & cares for orphaned & vulnerable children. The mission of Hope for the Fatherless (HFTF) is to see children thriving in families instead of being cared for in institutions. HFTF accomplishes this in three primary ways: (1) SMALL GROUP HOMES: serves around ten children & provides a safe, loving, peaceful environment where children can flourish. (2) DOMESTIC ADOPTION: Since 2018, HFTF has successfully facilitated the adoption of eighteen children and helped nearly fifty families begin their adoption journey. HFTF is working to begin our own foster to adopt program & we(2) DOMESTIC ADOPTION: HFTF is working to begin our own foster to adopt program & we continue to be involved in training & equipping potential adoptive families (3) SPONSORSHIP: HFTF also supports eighteen vulnerable children through sponsorship to enable them to remain in their families.

Focus areas & reach

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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 94%
Peer average: 78%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
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)
$0.94
Program$0.94
94% 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 the Fatherless with 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
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 73 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 (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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 the Fatherless is a registered international nonprofit based in Castle Pines, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 823819644. 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 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $494K in annual revenue. 26 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Hope for the Fatherless's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 823819644. 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 the Fatherless has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 94% 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 the Fatherless is located in Castle Pines, CO, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.

Based on official tax filings, Hope for the Fatherless has $494K in annual revenue. It allocates 94% 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 the Fatherless 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 $494K in annual revenue. The organization has 26 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Hope for the Fatherless. 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 the Fatherless 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 94% 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.

Transforming the lives of vulnerable children in Ethiopia and the culture of orphan care worldwide. www.hopeforthefatherless.org Hope for the Fatherless is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $494K is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Hope for the Fatherless are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Hope for the Fatherless is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 823819644, 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
94% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

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

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

PA
Paul G•••••••
Contract CPA

Officers & trustees (8)

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
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 - 26 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · 26 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 · 2017
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 the Fatherless

What is Hope for the Fatherless?
Hope for the Fatherless is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Castle Pines, United States. Transforming the lives of vulnerable children in Ethiopia and the culture of orphan care worldwide. www.hopeforthefatherless.org
When was Hope for the Fatherless founded?
Hope for the Fatherless was founded in 2017.
Who leads Hope for the Fatherless?
Paul Galliart serves as Contract CPA.
Where is Hope for the Fatherless located?
Headquartered in Castle Pines, CO, United States.
What is Hope for the Fatherless's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
Is Hope for the Fatherless trustworthy?
Hope for the Fatherless has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 the Fatherless's registration number?
IRS EIN: 823819644.
What is Hope for the Fatherless's website?
http://www.hopeforthefatherless.com