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Wells of Hope

Water well drilling and well rehabs providing safe, clean water to people who otherwise wouldn't have access to this vital lifesaving resource.

International Tomball, TX EIN 205674914 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Wells of Hope

Water wells and related expenses in Mexico $26,310 Water wells and related expenses in Tanzania $50,230.

Founded
Headquarters
Tomball, TX
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q33
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2007

Mission

Water well drilling and well rehabs providing safe, clean water to people who otherwise wouldn't have access to this vital lifesaving resource.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q33

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 94%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.94
Program expenses$0.94 ($65,340)
94% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Wells of Hope is a registered international nonprofit based in Tomball, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 205674914. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $97K in annual revenue. 14 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Wells of Hope has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

Wells of Hope is located in Tomball, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.

Based on official tax filings, Wells of Hope has $97K in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 96% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Wells of Hope is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $97K in annual revenue. The organization has 14 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Wells of 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.

Wells of Hope has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 94% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Water wells and related expenses in Mexico $26,310 Water wells and related expenses in Tanzania $50,230. Wells of Hope is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.

Among international charities registered in United States: Wells of Hope's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $97K is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Wells of Hope are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Wells of Hope is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 205674914, 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.

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Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
94% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

RI
Richard Lewis
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

DA
Danny R••
Secretary
EM
Emison L••••
Treasurer
RI
Richard L••••
Treasurer
TI
Tim M•••••••
President and Board Chair
TO
Tom B••••
Vice President
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Wells of Hope This page 89 $97,358 94%
Uplift Internationale 93 $75,290 87%
He-Man International Inc 90 $72,047 100%
Young Heros Foundation 90 $55,832 100%
Peoria Area World Affairs Council 90 $68,255 100%
Friends of Liberia Renewal Ministries Usa 89 $77,987 92%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 14 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Wells of Hope

What is Wells of Hope?
Wells of Hope is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Tomball, United States. Water wells and related expenses in Mexico $26,310 Water wells and related expenses in Tanzania $50,230.
When was Wells of Hope founded?
Wells of Hope was founded in 2006.
Who leads Wells of Hope?
Richard Lewis serves as Treasurer.
Where is Wells of Hope located?
Headquartered in Tomball, United States.
What is Wells of Hope's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 94% of expenses go to program services.
Is Wells of Hope trustworthy?
Wells of Hope has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 of Hope's registration number?
IRS EIN: 205674914.
What is Wells of Hope's website?
http://wellsofhope.cc