Financial Accountability

Project HOPE's low overhead means more of your support goes to funding health projects around the world.

Project HOPE has earned a reputation for financial integrity and efficiency. We take stewardship seriously, and we work to maximize the value of every contribution we receive.

More than 87 percent of our expended resources support our lifesaving health projects around the world. Less than thirteen percent of expended resources go toward management and fundraising costs.

Independently Verified Financials

We encourage you to investigate before you donate. The following charity watchdogs have independently verified our financial information.

Charity Navigator, an independent organization that rates nonprofit performance, has awarded Project HOPE a rating of four stars for Accountability and Transparency. When you make a tax-deductible donation, you can be assured your gift will be used to improve the health of children and their families around the globe.

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Project HOPE meets all 20 comprehensive charity accountability standards of the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance. These Standards for Charity Accountability help donors make informed decisions by focusing on a charity’s governance, finances, fundraising practices and effectiveness.

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Current Financial Information

HOPE’s Current IRS Form 990

Audited Financial Statements FY2020

Audited Financial Statements FY2019

Audited Financial Statements FY2018

When you make a tax-deductible donation to Project HOPE, you can be assured we meet the highest standards of accountability. Review HOPE’s Audit Committee Charter.

Annual Reports

Project HOPE annual reports for the last several years are available below and they contain summarized versions of our audited financial statements as well as descriptions of our major programs.

2020 Annual Report

Fundraising Disclosures

If you would like a mailed copy of the current financial statement, please write: 1220 19th Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036 or call: 844-349-0188. Certain states require written disclosures for nonprofit organizations soliciting contributions. Individual state disclosures below:

Florida: A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free, within the State, 1-800-435-7352 (800-HELP-FLA), or visiting www.floridaconsumerhelp.com. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the State. Florida Registration #CH617.

Georgia: A full and fair description of our programs and our financial statement summary is available upon request at our office and phone number indicated above.

Maryland: For the cost of copies and postage, from the Office of the Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Mississippi: The official registration and financial information of Project HOPE may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 1-888-236-6167. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement.

Nevada: Contributions may be tax deductible pursuant to the provisions of sec. 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. 170(c).

New Jersey: Information filed with the attorney general concerning this charitable solicitation and the percentage of contributions received by the charity during the last reporting period that were dedicated to the charitable purpose may be obtained from the attorney general of the state of New Jersey by calling (973) 504-6215 and is available at www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/charfrm.htm. Registration with the Attorney General does not imply endorsement.

New York: Upon request, from the Attorney General’s Charities Bureau, 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005, 1-212-416-8686 or www.charitiesnys.com.

North Carolina: Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-919-814-5400. The license is not an endorsement by the state.

Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of Project HOPE may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999.

Virginia: From the State Office of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218.

Washington: From the Secretary of State at 1-800-332-4483 or www.sos.wa.gov/charities.

West Virginia: West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305.

Wisconsin: A financial statement of the charitable organization disclosing assets, liabilities, fund balances, revenue and expenses for the preceding fiscal year will be provided to any person upon request.

Registration with a state agency does not constitute or imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by that state.