Wells Bring Hope
Wells bring hope is committed to drilling wells to bring safe water and sanitation to rural villages in niger, west africa. ***saving lives with safe water***
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Wells Bring Hope is committed to drilling wells to bring safe water and sanitation to rural villagers in Niger, West Africa, one of the poorest countries in the world. Since its inception in 2008, WBH has funded over 800 wells, delivering safe water to over 800,000 people. WBH is a volunteer-driven organization with only one paid employee. 100% of all donations go directly to funding wells.
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Mission
Wells bring hope is committed to drilling wells to bring safe water and sanitation to rural villages in niger, west africa. ***saving lives with safe water***
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Wells Bring Hope with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 13 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2023 - 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 6 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 registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (13 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 + methodologyWells Bring Hope is a registered human services nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its EIN is 273123341. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $462K in annual revenue. 54 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Wells Bring Hope's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 273123341. 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.
Wells Bring Hope has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% 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.
Wells Bring Hope is located in Los Angeles, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.
Based on official tax filings, Wells Bring Hope has $462K in annual revenue. It allocates 84% 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.
Wells Bring Hope 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 $462K in annual revenue. The organization has 54 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Wells Bring Hope. 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, Wells Bring Hope 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 84% 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.
Wells Bring Hope is committed to drilling wells to bring safe water and sanitation to rural villagers in Niger, West Africa, one of the poorest countries in the world. Since its inception in 2008, WBH has funded over 800 wells, delivering safe water to over 800,000 people. WBH is a volunteer-driven organization with only one paid employee. 100% of all donations go directly to funding wells. Wells Bring Hope is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2010.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $462K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Wells Bring Hope are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Wells Bring Hope is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 273123341, 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 (FY2023): 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.
WELLS BRING HOPE 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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Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (11)
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11 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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 54 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 54 officers on file
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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 · 2010
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Wells Bring Hope
- What is Wells Bring Hope?
- Wells Bring Hope is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Los Angeles, United States. Wells Bring Hope is committed to drilling wells to bring safe water and sanitation to rural villagers in Niger, West Africa, one of the poorest countries in the world. Since its inception in 2008, WBH has funded over 800 wells, delivering safe water to over 800,000 people. WBH is a volunteer-driven organization with only one paid employee. 100% of all donations go directly to funding wells.
- When was Wells Bring Hope founded?
- Wells Bring Hope was founded in 2010.
- Who leads Wells Bring Hope?
- Barbara Goldberg serves as President.
- Where is Wells Bring Hope located?
- Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, United States.
- What is Wells Bring Hope's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Wells Bring Hope trustworthy?
- Wells Bring Hope has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Wells Bring Hope's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 273123341.
- What is Wells Bring Hope's website?
- http://www.wellsbringhope.org