A RAY OF HOPE

EIN: 816089463 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

KALISPELL, MT

Total Revenue
$535,330
Total Expenses
$330,266
Total Assets
$897,171
Net Assets
$896,981
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
MT
Principal Officer
THOMAS A DALTON JR
Phone
4062613984
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

A RAY OF HOPE, founded in 2000, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $535K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 91% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $205K, a strong 38% operating margin.

Mission

A RAY OF HOPE SHALL PROVIDE A SAFE HARBOR FOR THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY WITH NOWHERE ELSE TO TURN. IT WILL PROVIDE THOSE WHO SEEK HELP NOT ONLY WITH FOOD, CLOTHING AND SHELTER; BUT WITH KNOWLEDGE AND AN AVENUE TO DEVELOP COMPETENCY IN MEETING LIFES FINANCIAL, EMOTIONAL, FAMILY LEGAL AND REHABILITATION CHALLENGES. A RAY OF HOPE WILL OFFER A "HAND UP," RATHER THAN A "HAND OUT" IN ORDER TO BUILD SELF-RESPECT AND DIGNITY.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $308,586
Program Service Revenue $103,225
Investment Income $123,519
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $535,330

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $129,001
Salaries & Benefits $2,892
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $307,165
Other Expenses $198,373
TOTAL EXPENSES $330,266

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $535,330 $280,348 +0.9%
Expenses $330,266 $283,142 +0.2%
Net Income $205,064 $-2,794 -74.4%
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
6
Employees
1
Volunteers
12

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
3
$0
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAVID MCLEAN PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHELLE HERNANDEZ SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS A DALTON JR TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RJ CHRISTENSEN TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM ROBERTS TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RON SCHLEGEL TRUSTEE 2.00
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $535,330 $330,266 $897,171 $205,064
2022 $280,348 $283,142 $693,438 $-2,794
2021 $330,695 $286,222 $694,711 $44,473
2020 $371,714 $253,720 $650,238 $117,994
2019 $200,039 $199,059 $531,791 $980
2018 $224,656 $193,669 $541,368 $30,987
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