Light Up Hope Inc
Offering solutions and financial support for continuum of emotional, spiritual, physical and educational care for orphans and impoverished persons in the nation of kenya
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Joseph's House Program: To support the emotional, spirtiual, physical and educational care for orphans and impoverished persons in Nation of Kenya. This is an adult transitional program for higher education in trade school or univeristy. All school fees, supplies, and room and board each month are covered High School Program: School fees, supplies, room and board, uniform, transportation, and support for suitable guardians during the three annual school breaks LIFT: Family Unification program. Assists the children with resources for food, education, and healthcare Other program expenses: Covering adminstration costs such as salaries, office rent, etc
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Mission
Offering solutions and financial support for continuum of emotional, spiritual, physical and educational care for orphans and impoverished persons in the nation of kenya
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Light Up Hope 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 - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 2% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights 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
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLight Up Hope Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Broomfield, 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 384049405. 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 $3M in annual revenue. 34 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Light Up Hope Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 384049405. 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.
Light Up Hope 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 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Light Up Hope Inc is located in Broomfield, CO, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.
Based on official tax filings, Light Up Hope Inc has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Light Up Hope Inc is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights 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 $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 34 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Light Up Hope 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, Light Up Hope 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 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). 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.
Joseph's House Program: To support the emotional, spirtiual, physical and educational care for orphans and impoverished persons in Nation of Kenya. This is an adult transitional program for higher education in trade school or univeristy. All school fees, supplies, and room and board each month are covered High School Program: School fees, supplies, room and board, uniform, transportation, and support for suitable guardians during the three annual school breaks LIFT: Family Unification program. Assists the children with resources for food, education, and healthcare Other program expenses: Covering adminstration costs such as salaries, office rent, etc Light Up Hope Inc is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Light Up Hope Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Light Up Hope Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 384049405, 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.
LIGHT UP HOPE INC 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 (6)
Source: Public filings
6 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
8 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Light Up Hope is Seeking a Finance Officer – Apply Before 11 January 2026 - Global South Opportunities
IYDF and 7X Dance Studio Light Up Hope for Orphanage Children - ANI News
IYDF and R.R.B Mobile Repairing Unite to Light Up Hope for Orphanage Children - ThePrint
Local landmarks illuminated for ‘Light Up Hope OC’ suicide prevention campaign - Los Angeles Times
China's vaccine donations, co-productions light up hope of winning fight against COVID-19 in Mideast - CCTV.com English
In darkness, candles light up hope for Sudanese students - Global Times
TXT song MAGIC: K-pop’s 4th generation ‘It’ boys light up hope in this futuristic music video - Bollywood Life
Stella's Circle holds Light Up Hope ceremony for fifth year - CBC
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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 · 2017
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Light Up Hope Inc
- What is Light Up Hope Inc?
- Light Up Hope Inc is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Broomfield, United States. Joseph's House Program: To support the emotional, spirtiual, physical and educational care for orphans and impoverished persons in Nation of Kenya. This is an adult transitional program for higher education in trade school or univeristy. All school fees, supplies, and room and board each month are covered High School Program: School fees, supplies, room and board, uniform, transportation, and support for suitable guardians during the three annual school breaks LIFT: Family Unification program. Assists the children with resources for food, education, and healthcare Other program expenses: Covering adminstration costs such as salaries, office rent, etc
- When was Light Up Hope Inc founded?
- Light Up Hope Inc was founded in 2017.
- Who leads Light Up Hope Inc?
- Diana Mays serves as Chief Operating.
- Where is Light Up Hope Inc located?
- Headquartered in Broomfield, CO, United States.
- What is Light Up Hope Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Light Up Hope Inc trustworthy?
- Light Up Hope 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 Light Up Hope Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 384049405.
- What is Light Up Hope Inc's website?
- http://lightuphope.org