Keepers of Hope

What it reported doing in 2025

Summary of direct charitable activities - 2025 keepers of hope: meeting needs, restoring dignity, and spreading hope in 2025, keepers of hope continued its mission of serving the community by supporting nonprofit organizations and agencies through three distinct, yet deeply interconnected, avenues of assistance. 1. Hope requests: compassionate responses to specific needs throughout the year, keepers of hope responded to 146 hope requests from 75 nonprofit partners and social service agencies across the region. These requests often involved essential, life-improving items such as work boots, feminine hygiene products, toiletries, space heaters, clothing, bedding, and durable medical equipment. Regular requests came from hospitals, rehabilitation specialists, and organizations serving individuals with disabilities. In situations where the need extended beyond a single item, keepers of hope provided specially curated "blessing packages" designed to help individuals navigate life transitions with dignity. In 2025, multiple comprehensive care packages were delivered, including: a.the first step - for individuals establishing a new home, often following homelessness or crisis. B.the first hug - supporting those reentering society after incarceration with essentials for daily life and employment readiness. C.the first cuddle - comfort for a new mom in recovery. These items help in a new season of life. 2. Monthly drives: consistent care through community engagement each month, keepers of hope led targeted donation drives focused on everyday essential soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes-and staple food items like peanut butter, rice, and pinto beans. These collections were distributed to local food pantries and partner agencies supporting individuals and families facing food insecurity. Thanks to generous community participation, keepers of hope distributed over 15,214 pounds of food in 2025 and provided 45 emergency food boxes from its own pantry, ensuring that no one had to face hunger alone during a time of crisis. 3. Acceptance and distribution of in-kind donations: giving new life to generosity keepers of hope also served as a trusted hub for receiving and redistributing a wide range of donations from local businesses, retailers, individuals, and partner organizations. This included seasonal turnover inventory from clothing stores, surplus donations from other nonprofits, and direct contributions from the public. In total, 70,013 worth of goods were placed into the hands of those who needed them most-free of charge and full of hope. Each year, keepers of hope continues to expand its reach-deepening existing partnerships and forming new ones-while staying true to its core purpose: to bring hope, dignity, and tangible resources for those who serve and those in need. Together, with the strength of our community, we are making lasting changes, one request, one item, and one life at a time.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 66%; rating input score 66
• Program expense ratio: 100%; rating input score 100

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 52nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 34%; rating input score 84; 84th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.88; rating input score 55; 55th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: Limited
• Officer compensation ratio: 62.6%; rating input score 3; 3rd percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 15.9% per year; rating input score 100; 69th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 31.3% per year; rating input score 100; 90th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 74.4% per year; rating input score 100; 96th percentile among comparable filings