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Hope of the World Inc

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Hope Of The World

Lodi, NJ EIN: 223016563 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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80
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Hope of the World Inc

an end-time ministry of Jew & Gentile committed to spreading the Gospel of salvation, His word, and His love to every tribe and tongue, fulfilling the biblical mandate of the Great Commission to the Jew, to the Gentile, to all unreached nations and peoples of the earth. It does this through broadcasting the Gospel worldwide, via short-wave and AM radio, broadcasting to an area spanning the major continents, also through the free distribution of Bibles overseas to those who have not.

Founded
Headquarters
Lodi, NJ
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1991

Mission

Evangelism & outreach

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 95%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.36%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
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)
$0.95
Program$0.95
95% to programs beats the peer average (73%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Hope of the World Inc has 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 91% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 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 of the World Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Lodi, NJ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. Its EIN is 223016563. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $7M in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Hope of the World Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 223016563. 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 the World Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% 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 the World Inc is located in Lodi, NJ, United States. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years.

Based on official tax filings, Hope of the World Inc has $7M in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% for international charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Hope of the World Inc 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 medium organization. It has $7M in annual revenue. The organization has 38 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Hope of the World 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Hope of the World Inc 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 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). 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.

an end-time ministry of Jew & Gentile committed to spreading the Gospel of salvation, His word, and His love to every tribe and tongue, fulfilling the biblical mandate of the Great Commission to the Jew, to the Gentile, to all unreached nations and peoples of the earth. It does this through broadcasting the Gospel worldwide, via short-wave and AM radio, broadcasting to an area spanning the major continents, also through the free distribution of Bibles overseas to those who have not. Hope of the World Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1989.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $7M is comparable to the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Hope of the World Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Hope of the World Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 223016563, 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
$1M-$10M
95% 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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
16

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Jonathan C•••
President

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Rangers hope World Cup cash will pay for better VAR - BBC
May 2026
www.bbc.com
[Photo News] 'Hope' world premiere at Cannes - The Korea Herald
May 2026
www.koreaherald.com
KCK business owners hope World Cup traffic offsets bridge closure impacts - KSHB 41 Kansas City
May 2026
www.kshb.com
BTS — j-hope 'Hope World' @ Lollapalooza Berlin 2025 (Music Video) - Dork | Down With Boring
Apr 2026
readdork.com
First Look: Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ - World of Reel
Apr 2026
www.worldofreel.com
Did you hear the NYSE bell ring? Atlanta leaders hope World Cup travelers did. - AJC.com
Mar 2026
www.ajc.com
World Jewish Congress Shares Hanukkah Message of Resilience and Hope - World Jewish Congress
Dec 2025
www.worldjewishcongress.org
Argentinian restaurant owners hope World Cup draw brings Messi, business boom to Kansas City - KCTV
Dec 2025
www.kctv5.com
'After two years of trauma, choose hope': World leaders mark Oct. 7 Hamas massacre - Haaretz
Oct 2025
www.haaretz.com
The international progressives: A source of hope for the world trading system - Peterson Institute for International Eco
Sep 2025
www.piie.com
Form filed
$6.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.9M 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 - 38 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 38 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • 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 · 1989
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Hope of the World Inc

What is Hope of the World Inc?
Hope of the World Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Lodi, United States. an end-time ministry of Jew & Gentile committed to spreading the Gospel of salvation, His word, and His love to every tribe and tongue, fulfilling the biblical mandate of the Great Commission to the Jew, to the Gentile, to all unreached nations and peoples of the earth. It does this through broadcasting the Gospel worldwide, via short-wave and AM radio, broadcasting to an area spanning the major continents, also through the free distribution of Bibles overseas to those who have not.
When was Hope of the World Inc founded?
Hope of the World Inc was founded in 1989.
Who leads Hope of the World Inc?
Jonathan Cahn serves as President.
Where is Hope of the World Inc located?
Headquartered in Lodi, NJ, United States.
What is Hope of the World Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
Is Hope of the World Inc trustworthy?
Hope of the World Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 the World Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 223016563.
What is Hope of the World Inc's website?
http://www.hopeoftheworld.org/