Hope Ministries is a privately funded, Christ-centered, nondenominational, 501(c)3 tax-exempt nonprofit organization. We rely solely on the generosity of individuals, businesses, churches, foundations, and a variety of civic, social and community organizations in our community to support this life-giving ministry.
How do we receive our funding?
79%
Individuals
16%
Businesses & Foundations
5%
Churches
We choose not to receive any funds that could compromise our mission, in order to share the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ with everyone who comes through our doors.
We consider ourselves partners in ministry with our donors, and that is why stewardship of God’s resources is one of Hope Ministries’ three core values.
When added together our general, administrative and resource development costs are well within the acceptable standards of the Better Business Bureau, the Combined Federal Campaign as well as the Evangelical Council on Financial Accountability for nonprofit organizations.
Ministry Expenses
85%
Programs & Services
10%
Fund Development
5%
General & Administration
Better Business standards for charitable accountability require 65% of a nonprofit organization’s expenses go to programs and services. 84.5% of Hope Ministries expenses are directed toward programs and services.
Hope Ministries is a member in good standing of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability, the nation’s pre-eminent standards body for financial accountability in Christian organizations.
ECFA is committed to helping Christ-centered organizations earn the public’s trust through developing and maintaining standards of accountability and financial practices that convey God-honoring ethical practices. Qualifying for membership requires a rigorous initial application process
Want more details? View or download our 2017/2018 Annual Report here!
