Special Hope Network
SHN is a faithbased Christian organization called to bear Gods glory through caring for children with intellectual disabilities
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Our mission is to bring glory to God by creating a world where kids with intellectual disabilities are valued. We do this by impacting communities so local community services each improve care to children who have special needs through our training. We are located in Lusaka, Zambia, where we have Community Care Centers that train parents in all aspects of parenting a child who has an intellectual disability in a setting with other mothers/caregivers and their children. We train them in academics, communication, motor skills, nutrition and feeding, adaptive skills, and in general advocacy for their child. Children with intellectual disabilities in Zambia don't have many places where they are accepted and loved for who they are, so Special Hope …
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Mission
SHN is a faithbased Christian organization called to bear Gods glory through caring for children with intellectual disabilities
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Special Hope Network has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 7 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 7 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- 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 (14 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 + methodologySpecial Hope Network is a registered human services nonprofit based in Bellevue, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 263933134. 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 $679K in annual revenue. 45 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Special Hope Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 263933134. 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.
Special Hope Network 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Special Hope Network is located in Bellevue, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
Based on official tax filings, Special Hope Network has $679K in annual revenue. It allocates 72% 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.
Special Hope Network 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 medium organization. It has $679K in annual revenue. The organization has 45 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Special Hope Network. 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, Special Hope Network 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 72% 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.
Our mission is to bring glory to God by creating a world where kids with intellectual disabilities are valued. We do this by impacting communities so local community services each improve care to children who have special needs through our training. We are located in Lusaka, Zambia, where we have Community Care Centers that train parents in all aspects of parenting a child who has an intellectual disability in a setting with other mothers/caregivers and their children. We train them in academics, communication, motor skills, nutrition and feeding, adaptive skills, and in general advocacy for their child. Children with intellectual disabilities in Zambia don't have many places where they are... Special Hope Network is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $679K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Special Hope Network are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Special Hope Network is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 263933134, 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
10 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.
SPECIAL HOPE NETWORK 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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Officers & trustees (13)
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13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 45 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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- Wikidata structured data
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- GlobalGiving partner directory
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 45 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 · 2009
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Special Hope Network
- What is Special Hope Network?
- Special Hope Network is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Bellevue, United States. Our mission is to bring glory to God by creating a world where kids with intellectual disabilities are valued. We do this by impacting communities so local community services each improve care to children who have special needs through our training. We are located in Lusaka, Zambia, where we have Community Care Centers that train parents in all aspects of parenting a child who has an intellectual disability in a setting with other mothers/caregivers and their children. We train them in academics, communication, motor skills, nutrition and feeding, adaptive skills, and in general advocacy for their child. Children with intellectual disabilities in Zambia don't have many places where they are accepted and loved for who they are, so Special Hope Network Community Care Centers hope to spread acceptance and inclusion into all areas of society. We do this by training church leaders, clinical workers, and other community leaders with facts about disability, and what they can do for children with special needs and their families. We specifically train churches with the knowledge to be a welcoming community for a family who otherwise would, in most instances, leave their child at home, locked away, in order to attend church. We specifically train nursing staff at local clinics in early identification of children with special needs, so they can receive the medical care they need from as early an age as is possible. We are also working to teach traditional healers about disability since they are usually the first people that a family with a child who has an intellectual disability turn to for help and information.
- When was Special Hope Network founded?
- Special Hope Network was founded in 2009.
- Who leads Special Hope Network?
- Eline Nelson serves as Board Treasurer.
- Where is Special Hope Network located?
- Headquartered in Bellevue, WA, United States.
- What is Special Hope Network's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Special Hope Network trustworthy?
- Special Hope Network 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 Special Hope Network's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 263933134.
- What is Special Hope Network's website?
- http://specialhopenetwork.org