Hope Worldwide 
The information on this page was last updated 8/13/2026. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
HOPE worldwide is an international charity that changes lives through the compassion and commitment of dedicated staff and volunteers to deliver sustainable, high-impact, community-based services to the materially poor and needy.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Hope Worldwide
290 Interstate North Circle SE
Suite 130
Atlanta, GA 30339
Website: www.hopeww.org
Phone: 1-833-446-7399
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 043129839
CEO/President: Ben Barnett
Chairman: Gordon Blasius
Board size: 9
Founder:
Ruling year: 1995
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
A world transformed through love, respect, and partnership with our neighbors in need.
Mission statement
Motivated by God's love, we partner with our neighbors in need, equip volunteers, respond to disasters and strengthen communities to inspire greater hope in our world.
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
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Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Relief and Development
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 719 of 1459 | 60 of 116 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 531 of 1459 | 47 of 116 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1221 of 1459 | 97 of 116 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 432 of 1460 | 41 of 116 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 6% | 4% | 3% | 5% | 2% | 5% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 4% | 3% | 5% | 2% | 5% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 98% | 98% | 97% | 96% | 99% | 93% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 4% | 2% | 4% | 2% | 5% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 2% | 2% | 3% | 4% | 1% | 7% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 86% | 76% | 86% | 72% | 91% | 78% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 99% | 101% | 112% | 107% | 99% | 107% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 84% | 77% | 97% | 78% | 90% | 83% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 1% | -1% | -12% | -7% | 1% | -7% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 4% | -2% | -31% | -19% | 5% | -17% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 7% | 19% | 11% | 23% | 7% | 18% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.52 | 2.14 | 2.28 | 2.19 | 5.33 | 2.56 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.17 | 1.26 | 1.33 | 1.25 | 1.24 | 1.05 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.02 | 2.71 | 3.02 | 2.75 | 6.63 | 2.69 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 13.35 | 20.38 | 32.50 | 26.74 | 21.78 | 21.46 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.06 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.99 | 4.21 | 3.85 | 4.21 | 1.73 | 4.26 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 7% | 23% | 23% | 20% | 20% | 5% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 52% | 36% | 34% | 36% | 15% | 37% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $2,350,518 | $1,968,688 | $3,220,760 | $3,603,902 | $3,865,738 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $277,666 | $585,913 | $704,311 | $1,331,860 | $294,392 |
| Short-term investments | $1,645,852 | $1,429,245 | $1,240,216 | $982,612 | $1,640,669 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $4,274,036 | $3,983,846 | $5,165,287 | $5,918,374 | $5,800,799 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $153,955 | $196,055 | $217,104 | $259,203 | $278,267 |
| Other long-term assets | $972,050 | $1,102,001 | $1,099,621 | $1,186,478 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $1,126,005 | $1,298,056 | $1,316,725 | $1,445,681 | $278,267 |
| Total assets | $5,400,041 | $5,281,902 | $6,482,012 | $7,364,055 | $6,079,066 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $105,378 | $116,530 | $142,717 | $213,042 | $227,106 |
| Other current liabilities | $104,360 | $6,033 | $50,432 | $58,697 | $43,210 |
| Total current liabilities | $209,738 | $122,563 | $193,149 | $271,739 | $270,316 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $1,025,455 | $1,079,296 | $1,129,191 | $1,215,376 | $6,741 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $1,025,455 | $1,079,296 | $1,129,191 | $1,215,376 | $6,741 |
| Total liabilities | $1,235,193 | $1,201,859 | $1,322,340 | $1,487,115 | $277,057 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $854,515 | ($269,836) | $798,721 | $1,515,989 | $1,316,887 |
| With donor restrictions | $3,310,333 | $4,349,879 | $4,360,951 | $4,360,951 | $4,485,122 |
| Net assets | $4,164,848 | $4,080,043 | $5,159,672 | $5,876,940 | $5,802,009 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $11,202,909 | $10,437,274 | $12,685,349 | $39,037,884 | $13,486,168 |
| Program service revenue | $133,617 | $300,377 | $503,772 | $480,446 | $901,937 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $167,815 | $49,795 | $25,550 | $20,205 | $383 |
| Other revenue | ($19,904) | ($11,638) | $5,774 | $26,862 | $182,703 |
| Total other revenue | $281,528 | $338,534 | $535,096 | $527,513 | $1,085,023 |
| Total revenue | $11,484,437 | $10,775,808 | $13,220,445 | $39,565,397 | $14,571,191 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $8,823,996 | $10,414,714 | $10,283,661 | $35,650,123 | $12,088,516 |
| Management and general | $2,255,852 | $1,348,932 | $3,281,320 | $2,812,335 | $2,782,732 |
| Fundraising | $497,078 | $281,223 | $621,211 | $795,388 | $710,182 |
| Total expenses | $11,576,926 | $12,044,869 | $14,186,192 | $39,257,846 | $15,581,430 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($92,489) | ($1,269,061) | ($965,747) | $307,551 | ($1,010,239) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($92,489) | ($1,269,061) | ($965,747) | $307,551 | ($1,010,239) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Dr Ben Barnett | President/CEO | $242,596 |
| Jennifer Reyes | Chief Financial Officer | $184,534 |
| David Tomlinson | Chief Operation Officer | $182,650 |
| Russ Hargrove | Chief Development Officer | $175,317 |
| Barbara Porter | Chief Legal Officer | $169,924 |
| Dr Marc Aguirre | Senior Director | $147,193 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2025
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History
HOPE worldwide was founded in 1991 in response to the call of the Scriptures to serve the materially poor, sick and suffering throughout the world. The ministry of the International Churches of Christ wanted to fulfill the teachings of Matthew 25 to serve anyone in need. It is through this invaluable partnership that HOPE worldwide began and continues to thrive.
The organization started with just three small programs dedicated to bringing hope to vulnerable communities. In Abidjan, Ivory Coast, HOPE worldwide established an HIV/AIDS clinic to meet the critical health needs of a country plagued with disease. A medical clinic in Mexico City, Mexico, provided treatment for children without access to quality healthcare.
Children were also the focus of educational outreach programs in Bangalore, India. In collaboration with the International Churches of Christ, HOPE worldwide quickly expanded its reach, building relationships with partner organizations and mobilizing thousands of volunteers. While maintaining its Biblical foundation, HOPE worldwide was compelled to find new and innovative ways to fight poverty, respond to disasters and foster a culture of volunteerism.
"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me...Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." -Matthew 25:35-40