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Philanthropy & Grantmaking (T50) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

SHIELDS OF HOPE

EIN: 46-5038247 · ZEELAND, MI 49464-0103 · United States · FY 2024 Data
4 out of 5 79 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 84/100
Reliability (20%) 79/100
Effectiveness (25%) 83/100
Impact (25%) 70/100
Financial data: FY 2024 · Scored 9/13/2026
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39
CharityAI™ Score
out of 100
Mission Statement

A non-profit organization comprised of local public servants, who volunteer their time to spread hope, love and encouragement to those in their community affected by cancer.

Financial Overview — FY 2024
$121K
Total Revenue
$120K
Total Expenses
$266K
Net Assets
0
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 89.3%
Fundraising Efficiency 3.8%
Operating Reserve 26.64x
Liability-to-Asset 0.0%
Revenue Diversification 56.5%
Compared with Peers
FY 2024
Compared with 16,645 similar organizations (United States, Philanthropy & Grantmaking, $100K–$1M in expenses), FY 2024.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
89.3% 90.2%
P10P90
Below median
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
8.3% 7.9%
P10P90
Below median
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
2.4% 0.0%
P10P90
Below median
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income · lower is better
3.8% 7.3%
P10P90
Above median
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
26.6 mo 95.2 mo
P10P90
Below median
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
0.0% 0.0%
P10P90
Top quarter
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
56.5% 90.4%
P10P90
Top quarter
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
-4.1% 18.5%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
19.3% 6.7%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
1.3% 1.2%
P10P90
CharityAI™ Evaluation — 2026
39 / 100
0
Financial
59
Reliability
38
Effectiveness
70
Impact
Financial Strength (30%) 0
Reliability & Transparency (20%) 59
Program Effectiveness (25%) 38
Impact & Outcomes (25%) 70

1,000 served annually $100 per beneficiary 1 programs

IRS Verified 95% Data Complete
Impact
1 program
Outcome / Program People Served Cost / Service # Completed Duration
0 1,000 $100.00 Per Day
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2024 $121K $120K $266K 89.3% 0
2023 $127K $100K $264K 90.6% 0
2022 $94K $82K $238K 66.6%
2021 $179K $72K N/A 1
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Organization Details
EIN
46-5038247
State
MI
City
ZEELAND
ZIP
49464-0103
Classification
T50
Category
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
Rating
4★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
2014
Foundation Code
16
Form 990
On File
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