Hopeful Hearts Foundation
PROVIDE SUPPORT TO ORPHANED AND AT RISK CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.
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Mission
Provide support to orphaned and at risk children throughout the world.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHopeful Hearts Foundation is a registered human services nonprofit based in Louisville, KY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 753003999. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $361K in annual revenue. 34 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Hopeful Hearts Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.
Hopeful Hearts Foundation is located in Louisville, KY, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years. Its registered address is PO Box 437015, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Hopeful Hearts Foundation has $361K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Hopeful Hearts Foundation is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $361K in annual revenue. The organization has 34 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Hopeful Hearts Foundation. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
Hopeful Hearts Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), 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.
Provide support to orphaned and at risk children throughout the world. Hopeful Hearts Foundation is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.
Among human services charities registered in United States: Hopeful Hearts Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $361K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Hopeful Hearts Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Hopeful Hearts Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 753003999, 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.
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5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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HOPEFUL HEARTS FOUNDATION 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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Quick facts about Hopeful Hearts Foundation
- What is Hopeful Hearts Foundation?
- Hopeful Hearts Foundation is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Louisville, United States. Provide support to orphaned and at risk children throughout the world.
- When was Hopeful Hearts Foundation founded?
- Hopeful Hearts Foundation was founded in 2002.
- Who leads Hopeful Hearts Foundation?
- Luther Bakken serves as CHAIRMAN.
- Where is Hopeful Hearts Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Louisville, United States.
- What is Hopeful Hearts Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Hopeful Hearts Foundation trustworthy?
- Hopeful Hearts Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Hopeful Hearts Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 753003999.
- What is Hopeful Hearts Foundation's website?
- https://www.hopefulheartsfoundation.org