named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Larry Hohler Bi-Continental 5K Fun Run/Walk
Annual community event held in Shoreham, NY, offering in-person and virtual participation to raise funds for the children’s home
Maria Hoffman Hope Builder Project
Donation program funding animals and quality-of-life improvements at the children’s home, such as livestock, trees, and sports equipment
Passion for Education Gala
Annual fundraising gala supporting educational costs for children at the Jerusha Mwiraria Hope Children’s Home
Sponsor/Mentor a Child
Donors contribute $365 annually to cover the basic needs of one child at the Hope Children’s Home in Kenya and are encouraged to mentor the child through correspondence
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Direct Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children 1 activity
- Child sponsorship program funding care and quality-of-life projectsRuns a $365 annual child sponsorship program that covers the basic needs of one child for a year and directs additional donated funds toward animals and quality-of-life improvement projects at the children’s home.
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Christian Missionary and Church Planting Efforts 1 activity
- Conducting mission trips to support children's programsConducts mission trips to Meru, Kenya, to support and sustain community and children's programs at the Hope Children’s Home.
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Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Mentorship and extracurricular programming for childrenOperates a mentorship program that pairs children with individual mentors and supports extracurricular activities such as a sponsored soccer club to promote holistic development.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Organizing annual fundraising eventsHosts an annual gala and organizes the 22nd Annual Larry Hohler Bi-Continental 5K Fun Run/Walk to raise funds for education and children’s programs in Kenya.
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Residential Care for At-Risk Youth 1 activity
- Residential care for vulnerable children in KenyaOperates the Jerusha Mwiraria Hope Children’s Home in Meru, Kenya, providing long-term residential care for over ninety vulnerable children, including AIDS-affected orphans and siblings like Paul Orando and Angelina who have been supported since 2009.
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Individual Child Education Sponsorship 1 activity
- Support for children's education and university graduationProvides educational support for children at the Hope Children’s Home, including funding and mentorship that enabled at least one student to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Theatre from Maseno University.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$128K
Contributions & grants$60K47%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$18K14%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$129K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising13%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$127K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$283K
Cash$283K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$283K
Liquid reserves26.4 mo
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue -53.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 8
- Aida Mann — Board Member
- Debbie Engelhardt — Board member
- Ed Hyshiver — Board Member
- Jack Licitra — Board member
- Joanne Spatoro — Board Member
- Kyle Spillane — BoardMember
- Shelby Pilat — Board Member
- Shrivan Joshi — Board Member
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Aviran Partner — Collaborates on greenhouse projects as part of child welfare initiatives.
- Jerusha Mwiraria Hope Children’s Fund Home Partner — Local home in Kenya providing care for orphans supported by Hope Children’s Fund.
- Jerusha Mwiraria Hope Children’s Home Partner — Partner organization supporting the education of children in Meru, Kenya.
- LI News Radio 103.9 Partner — Media partner featuring the organization on the History Island Radio program.
- Maseno University Partner — Educational institution where a supported student graduated.
- Rocky Point Rotary Club Partner — Supports Hope Children’s Fund through fundraising and community engagement.
- Saint Anselm’s Episcopal Church Partner — Hosts the in-person 5K event on its premises in Shoreham, New York.
- Technology Partnerships Partner — Collaborates with Technology Partnerships, a nonprofit that provides technological assistance and resources to orphanages.
- iGive Partner — Partnered with iGive to enable supporters to generate donations to HCF when shopping online through 2400 participating merchants.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Child Sponsorship with Relational Mentorshipmethodology: mentorship-through-sponsorshipBy pairing financial support with personal mentorship through letter exchanges, we create transformative relationships that enhance child well-being and sponsor engagement, because sustained human connection fosters emotional support and long-term commitment.
- Education as Long-Term Community Investmentmethodology: education-investmentBy investing in individualized education, we enable children to reach their full potential, because quality education generates lasting benefits for both individuals and their communities.
- Faith-Based Asset Empowermentmethodology: asset-based developmentBy delivering aid through faith-based partnerships and providing productive assets like livestock, we improve children's quality of life, because locally rooted, asset-based approaches promote sustainability and community ownership.