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.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Hopeful Hearts Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- 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
- It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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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. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $473K in annual revenue. 34 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Hopeful Hearts Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 753003999. 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.
Hopeful Hearts Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
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 $473K in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. 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)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $473K 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Hopeful Hearts Foundation 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 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). 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.
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: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $473K 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.
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.
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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (12)
Source: Public filings
12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Hopeful Hearts Foundation hosts charity driveBy Jeressa Jeremy - Antigua Observer Newspaper
Hopeful Hearts Foundation Launches Drive to Help Vulnerable Families - Antigua News
Hearts Title Run-in: 11 pictures as hopeful Hearts fans left dejected after controversial Celtic penalty - Edinburgh News
Kingwood-based Hopeful Hearts Ministry marks 15 years of peer support for trauma, abuse survivors - Community Impact | News
Column | Devins: Hopeful hearts for Pippi - VailDaily.com
Aunt Mary’s House To Host Third Annual Hopeful Hearts Brunch, May 3 - The Evening Sun | Chenango County, NY's Hometown Newspaper
What to know for Sole Sisters' Hopeful Hearts 5K - ABC30 Fresno
Hopeful Hearts - ladancechronicle.com
Stories from the heart: How Hopeful Hearts Cards are highlighting, supporting foster youth - KLTV.com
3 Hopeful Hearts helps families through grief - Berthoud Weekly Surveyor
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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 - 34 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 · 34 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 · 2002
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, KY, United States.
- What is Hopeful Hearts Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Hopeful Hearts Foundation trustworthy?
- Hopeful Hearts Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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