Lost Orphans International, operating under the name Gobehope, is located in Mckinney, TX. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gobehope is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Gobehope generated $189.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $186.4k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.1%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BRING FORTH IMMEDIATE AND ETERNAL HOPE TO ORPHANED AND AT-RISK CHILDREN IN LOCATIONS AROUND THE WORLD. WE ADVOCATE FOR ON-THE-GROUND INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS BY CONNECTING THEM WITH PEOPLE AND RESOURCES IN SUPPORT OF A STRATEGY OF CHILD RESCUE, ORPHAN PREVENTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
HOUSE OF LOVE IN HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM: CREATION AND SUPPORT FOR HOUSE OF LOVE IN LAGI, VIETNAM TO MEET THE IMMEDIATE NEEDS (FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER, EDUCATION, HEALTH) AND THE ETERNAL NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THESE SLUM COMMUNITIES.
MASAI PASTOR PROJECT, KENYA: AID IN CONSTRUCTION OF CHURCH AND OTHER FACILITIES AND WATER WELLS FOR PASTORS AND FAMILIES TO MEET THE IMMEDIATE AND ETERNAL NEEDS OF THE MASAI COMMUNITY IN KENYA. RIFT VALLY COMMUNITY, KENYA: PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ELECTRICITY AND SUPPLIES IN CAMP HOUSES AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IN JEWELRY MAKING FOR LOCAL WOMEN, CREATION OF GREENHOUSE, AND GOAT AND POULTRY PROJECT AT RIFT VALLEY COMMUNITY, KENYA.
ISRAEL: AID IN CHILD-RESCUE BY PARTNERING WITH BEAD CHAIM; PROVIDE MISSIONS AND SUPPORT BY PARTNERING WITH AVIV MINISTRIES TO PROVIDE COUNSELING, SAFE HOMES, FOOD AND REST FOR ADULTS CAUGHT IN THE WORLD OF DRUGS AND PROSTITUTION IN TEL AVIV. THE PARTNERSHIPS CONSIST OF FUND-RAISING FOR THEM AND SENDING TEAMS TO HELP SUPPORT THEM THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS, BIBLE PROJECTS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Gary Amerson President Chairman | 2 | $0 | |
Neil Crabb Board Member | 2 | $0 | |
Kari Reddick Treasurer | 5 | $0 | |
Kevin Weable Board Member | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $189,038 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $189,038 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $1,542 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $5,928 |
Total expenses | $186,399 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $82,104 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $82,792 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $82,792 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Lost Orphans International has recieved totaling $5.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
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