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Special Hope Network

SHN is a faithbased Christian organization called to bear Gods glory through caring for children with intellectual disabilities

Human Services Bellevue, WA EIN: 263933134 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Special Hope Network

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 …

Founded
Headquarters
Bellevue, WA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P82
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium
Operating in
Zambia

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2009

Mission

SHN is a faithbased Christian organization called to bear Gods glory through caring for children with intellectual disabilities

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Operating countries (1)
Zambia

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 72%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 19.25%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 22.5% of total expenses ($130,678 of $580,116).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.72
Program$0.72

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (14 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

Special 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
72% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 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, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

EL
Eline N•••••
Board Treasurer

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 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
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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 - 45 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 · 45 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 · 2009
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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