A Ray of Hope
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
A Ray of Hope is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kalispell, Montana, registered in 2000, with $360,535 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 5407, Kalispell, MT, 59903 EIN 81-6089463 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2024)
$361K
▼ 32.7% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2024)
$313K
Net assets
$945K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for A Ray of Hope— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating36 mo reserves · +13% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For A Ray of Hope: 36 mo reserves · +13% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for A Ray of Hope— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For A Ray of Hope: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 5407, Kalispell, MT, 59903
- City
- Kalispell
- State
- Montana
- Category
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
- Subcategory
- Food Programs & Banks
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $129K (FY2011) to $361K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $945K
Operating margin
13.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$945K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$945K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $360,535▼32.7% | $312,545▼5.4% | $944,971▲5.4% | $944,971▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $535,330▲91.0% | $330,266▲16.6% | $896,981▲29.6% | $897,171▲29.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $280,348▼15.2% | $283,142▼1.1% | $691,917▼0.4% | $693,438▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $330,695▼11.0% | $286,222▲12.8% | $694,711▲6.8% | $694,711▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $371,714▲85.8% | $253,720▲27.5% | $650,238▲22.3% | $650,238▲22.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $200,039▼11.0% | $199,059▲2.8% | $531,791▲0.2% | $531,791▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $224,656▼35.0% | $193,669▲31.6% | $530,811▲7.6% | $541,368▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $345,417▲104% | $147,186▼21.1% | $493,285▲67.2% | $524,020▲52.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $168,937▲18.8% | $186,648▲38.3% | $295,054▼5.6% | $343,562▼11.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $142,200▼23.4% | $134,963▼7.4% | $312,682▲2.4% | $387,226▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $185,561▼14.7% | $145,783▲3.7% | $305,445▲2.5% | $362,994▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $217,413 | $140,638▼6.0% | $297,867▲34.7% | $371,990▲19.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $149,664▲47.0% | $221,092▲31.7% | $312,092▲12.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | $128,656 | $101,789▼13.9% | $167,875▲19.1% | $276,950▲3.5% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | — | $118,229 | $140,932 | $267,496 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $11K total
2 grants to A Ray of Hope totaling $11K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2021 | $6,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Human services | 2014 | $5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A Ray of Hope a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Ray of Hope is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-6089463, based in Kalispell, Montana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Ray of Hope's EIN?
- A Ray of Hope's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-6089463.
- How much revenue does A Ray of Hope report?
- A Ray of Hope reported $360,535 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Ray of Hope have?
- CharityIndex grades A Ray of Hope B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Ray of Hope (EIN 81-6089463) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.