EIN 37-1751688

Filter of Hope

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
26
State
Year formed
2014
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Filter of Hope creates socio-spiritual transformation for families living in severe poverty worldwide by distributing household water filters and sharing the "living water" of Jesus Christ. They distribute these filters through short term service trips and also by supplying them to ministries and organizations in 60 countries.
Total revenues
$5,326,237
2022
Total expenses
$3,998,805
2022
Total assets
$3,207,806
2022
Num. employees
26
2022

Program areas at Filter of Hope

Filter of Hope distributes household water filters to impoverished families without access to safe clean drinking water. This is done through short term service trips as well as supplying Filter to ministries and organizations in 60 countries. The gospel is shared in conjunction with Filter distribution with the assistance of local community churches. Filter of Hope also teaches the importance of good hygiene and sanitation practices. Filter of Hope serves all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender
Filter of Hope funds full and part-time missionaries and staff in the us and developing countries. Staff assists with leading short term Filter distribution teams and work on all ministry initiatives and projects of Filter of Hope.

Who funds Filter of Hope

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncPoverty$936,412
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$19,350
The Blackbaud Giving FundGeneral Support$16,796
...and 17 more grants received

Personnel at Filter of Hope

NameTitleCompensation
Bart SmelleyFounder and Board Member$104,130

Financials for Filter of Hope

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,226,940
Program services$1,099,297
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$5,326,237

Form 990s for Filter of Hope

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-10-31990View PDF
2021-122022-11-11990View PDF
2021-122022-08-31990View PDF
2020-122021-07-19990View PDF
2019-122021-02-09990View PDF
...and 5 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 1, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $936,412 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $86,515 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
June 13, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 13, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from The Doctor Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Charities
Issues
Religion
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1400 Jack Warner Pkwy Ste 34
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Metro area
Tuscaloosa, AL
County
Tuscaloosa County, AL
Website URL
filterofhope.org/ 
Phone
(205) 887-1184
IRS details
EIN
37-1751688
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2014
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
NAICS code, primary
813110: Religious Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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