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Visit www.hopeoflifeintl.orgAbout Hope of Life International
Hope of Life uses humanitarian aid efforts to end malnutrition and extreme poverty in rural Guatemala, meeting physical and spiritual needs.
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Mission
Saving lives
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Hope of Life International with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 12,755 international charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 81% of comparable charities. See the sources
- Its integrity score of 77 places it in the top 10% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyHope of Life International is a registered international nonprofit based in Cranston, RI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 262061324. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $35M in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Hope of Life International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 262061324. 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 of Life International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 97% 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 of Life International is located in Cranston, RI, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, Hope of Life International has $35M in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 83% for international charities in United States. 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.
Hope of Life International 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 large organization. It has $35M in annual revenue. The organization has 31 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Hope of Life International. 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 of Life International 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 97% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.
Hope of Life uses humanitarian aid efforts to end malnutrition and extreme poverty in rural Guatemala, meeting physical and spiritual needs. Hope of Life International is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $35M is well above the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Hope of Life International are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Hope of Life International is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 262061324, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
HOPE OF LIFE INTERNATIONAL 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (10)
Source: Public filings
10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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1 article found
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Activity timeline
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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 - 31 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 31 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2008
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Hope of Life International
- What is Hope of Life International?
- Hope of Life International is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cranston, United States. Hope of Life uses humanitarian aid efforts to end malnutrition and extreme poverty in rural Guatemala, meeting physical and spiritual needs.
- When was Hope of Life International founded?
- Hope of Life International was founded in 2008.
- Who leads Hope of Life International?
- Katie Arriaza serves as President.
- Where is Hope of Life International located?
- Headquartered in Cranston, RI, United States.
- What is Hope of Life International's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Hope of Life International trustworthy?
- Hope of Life International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 of Life International's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 262061324.
- What is Hope of Life International's website?
- https://www.hopeoflifeintl.org/