FILTER OF HOPE INC

EIN: 371751688 501(c)(3)

TUSCALOOSA, AL

Total Revenue
$12,823,069
Total Expenses
$10,497,197
Total Assets
$9,634,894
Net Assets
$7,204,864
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
AL
Principal Officer
BART SMELLEY
Phone
2058871184
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FILTER OF HOPE INC, founded in 2014, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $12.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 38% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.3M, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO BRING CLEAN DRINKING WATER AND THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO FAMILIES WORLDWIDE IN DESPERATE NEED OF BOTH. WE CARRY OUT THIS MISSION THROUGH SHORT-TERM TRIPS IN LATIN AMERICA AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH CHURCH PLANTERS REACHING UNREACHED PEOPLE GROUPS. FILTER OF HOPE EXISTS TO CREATE SOCIO-SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION FOR FAMILIES LIVING IN SEVERE POVERTY WORLDWIDE. THIS IS DONE BY PROVIDING CLEAN DRINKING WATER THROUGH THE DISTRIBUTION OF HOUSEHOLD WATER FILTERS AND SHARING THE "LIVING WATER" OF JESUS CHRIST IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL CHURCHES AND MINISTRIES AROUND THE GLOBE. THE FILTER OF HOPE MINISTRY MODEL ALLOWS FAMILIES IN DESPERATE NEED TO EXPERIENCE "HEALTH FOR TODAY AND HOPE FOR TOMORROW"

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $8,164,040

FILTER OF HOPE RELIES ON FUNDING FROM INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, CHURCHES AND FOUNDATIONS TO FULFILL ITS MISSION. FILTER OF HOPE CARRIES OUT ITS MINISTRY THROUGH TWO PRIMARY STRATEGIES. FIRST, THE...

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FILTER OF HOPE RELIES ON FUNDING FROM INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, CHURCHES AND FOUNDATIONS TO FULFILL ITS MISSION. FILTER OF HOPE CARRIES OUT ITS MINISTRY THROUGH TWO PRIMARY STRATEGIES. FIRST, THE MINISTRY MOBILIZES THOUSANDS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS AND CHURCH MEMBERS EACH YEAR FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES ON SHORT-TERM MISSION TRIPS THROUGHOUT LATIN AMERICA. WITH 30 ESTABLISHED MINISTRY BASES, FILTER OF HOPE PARTNERS WITH LOCAL CHURCHES TO ENSURE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY, FOLLOW-UP, AND DISCIPLESHIP FOR NEW BELIEVERS. SECOND, FILTER OF HOPE WORKS WITH INDIGENOUS MISSIONARIES AND CHURCH PLANTERS TO BRING CLEAN WATER AND THE GOSPEL TO UNREACHED PEOPLE GROUPS IN AFRICA, THE MIDDLE EAST, AND SOUTH ASIA, REACHING REMOTE COMMUNITIES WHERE MOST HAVE NEVER HEARD THE NAME OF JESUS. EVERY WATER FILTER DISTRIBUTION IS ACCOMPANIED BY A CLEAR PRESENTATION OF THE GOSPEL, WHICH IS CENTRAL TO THE FILTER OF HOPE'S EVANGELISM, DISCIPLESHIP AND CHURCH PLANTING STRATEGY.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,751,196

STAFF ASSISTS WITH TEAM COORDINATION, TRIP PLANNING, LOGISTICS AND LEADING SHORT TERM MISSION TRIPS. STAFF ALSO WORKS ON ALL GLOBAL MINISTRY INITIATIVES AND PROJECTS OF FILTER OF HOPE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $12,391,338
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $198,785
Other Revenue $232,946
TOTAL REVENUE $12,823,069

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,897,664
Fundraising Expenses $173,526
Program Expenses $9,915,236
Other Expenses $7,599,533
TOTAL EXPENSES $10,497,197

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $12,823,069 $9,289,635 +0.4%
Expenses $10,497,197 $8,222,692 +0.3%
Net Income $2,325,872 $1,066,943 +1.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
5
Employees
43
Volunteers
3500

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$283,272
Total Directors
6
$283,272
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BART SMELLEY FOUNDER/BOAR 50.00
Officer Director
$184,272 $99,000 $283,272
ROBBIE BARRINEAU BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD COWART BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE HILLIS BOARD CHAIRM N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JERRY PALMER BOARD MEMBR/ N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
LOUISE PRICE BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $12,823,069 $10,497,197 $9,634,894 $2,325,872
2024 $9,289,635 $8,222,692 $6,148,871 $1,066,943
2024 $9,289,635 $8,222,692 $6,148,871 $1,066,943
2023 $7,619,569 $6,584,133 $4,815,433 $1,035,436
2023 $7,619,569 $6,584,133 $4,815,433 $1,035,436
2022 $5,326,237 $3,998,805 $3,207,806 $1,327,432
2021 $3,012,595 $2,580,061 $2,057,217 $432,534
2021 $2,972,860 $2,580,061 $2,057,217 $392,799
2020 $2,950,109 $2,547,229 $1,552,318 $402,880
2019 $3,011,251 $2,677,710 $1,044,910 $333,541
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