Nonprofit · EIN 81-6089463
A RAY OF HOPE
Also known as CHRISTENSEN PEGGY TTEE
Tax-exempt · KALISPELL, MT 59903
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $413,022 | $350,922 | $62,100 | $1,007,756 | $685 | $1,007,071 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $360,535 | $312,545 | $47,990 | $944,971 | $0 | $944,971 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $535,330 | $330,266 | $205,064 | $897,171 | $190 | $896,981 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $283,777
- Program service revenue
- $123,147
- Investment income
- $3,275
- Other revenue
- $2,823
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $101,459
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $40,567
- Other salaries and wages
- $25,433
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $72,832
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,300
- Occupancy
- $5,273
- Travel
- $155
- Depreciation
- $18,619
- Program services (functional)
- $305,657
- Management and general (functional)
- $44,840
- Fundraising (functional)
- $425
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $944,971
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,007,756
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $685
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,007,071
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $545,124
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,007,071
- Gross receipts
- $413,022
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 69
- Year formed
- 2000
- State of legal domicile
- MT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RACHELLE HERNANDEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $40,567 |
| DAVID MCLEAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| THOMAS A DALTON JR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| RJ CHRISTENSEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RON SCHLEGEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RACHELLE HERNANDEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $37,220 |
| DAVID MCLEAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS A DALTON JR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| RJ CHRISTENSEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM ROBERTS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RON SCHLEGEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID MCLEAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RACHELLE HERNANDEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| THOMAS A DALTON JR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| RJ CHRISTENSEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TIM ROBERTS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RON SCHLEGEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 5407, KALISPELL, MT 59903-5407
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- THOMAS A DALTON JR, 132 SPRING CREEK DR, KALISPELL, MT 59901
- Signed the 990
- THOMAS A DALTON JR, TREASURER
- Phone
- (406) 261-3984
- Website
- ARAYOFHOPEMONTANA.COM
- Return prepared by
- SWIFTCURRENT ACCOUNTING & TAX INC
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.
Program accomplishments
- A RAY OF HOPE RECEIVED MANY REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN 2025 FROM NEEDY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THERE WERE 525 REQUESTS FOR A HAND UP - 372 REQUESTS FOR HOUSING, 54 WERE FOR THOSE WITH CHILDREN AND 25 CHILDREN STAYED. THERE WERE ALSO 454 REQUESTS FOR BENEVOLENCE AND OTHER SUPPORT INCLUDING CLOTHING AND SHOWERS. SADLY, 194 WERE DENIED ASSISTANCE DUE TO LACK OF FUNDING OR SPACE OR OTHER. THE ORGANIZATION IS LOOKING FOR LAND IN THE COUNTY AREAS TO BUILD A FAMILY SHELTER COMPLEX. AROH PROVIDES A SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS AND A PLACE FOR PEOPLE TO REHABILITATE FROM DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES FUNDS TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN FOR UTILITIES, RENT, AND OTHER ITEMS IN ORDER FOR THEM TO MAINTAIN A SAFE HOME. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COUNSELING AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO AID PEOPLE TO GAIN SELF SUFFICIENCY.Expenses $305,657 · grants $101,459 · revenue $123,147
- THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A THRIFT STORE TO PROVIDE OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING TO CLIENTS AND TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION BY PROVIDING NEEDED CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS.
- THE ORGANIZATION BUILT A GARAGE/EDUCATION CENTER TO PROVIDE JOB TRAINING AND HAS AN APARTMENT OVER IT AT 46 5TH AVE W. THE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR GARAGE PROVIDES REPAIRS TO HELP CLIENTS, TRAINING TO HELP CLIENTS MAINTIAN THEIR AUTOMOBILES.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-6089463
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,007,756
- Income (IRS master file)
- $413,022
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $413,022 | $350,922 | $1,007,756 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $360,535 | $312,545 | $944,971 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $535,330 | $330,266 | $897,171 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $280,348 | $283,142 | $693,438 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 81-6089463).
Questions about A RAY OF HOPE
- What is the EIN of A RAY OF HOPE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of A RAY OF HOPE is 81-6089463.
- Is A RAY OF HOPE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to A RAY OF HOPE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does A RAY OF HOPE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of A RAY OF HOPE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did A RAY OF HOPE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of A RAY OF HOPE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names THOMAS A DALTON JR.
- Who are the officers and directors of A RAY OF HOPE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $40,567 (RACHELLE HERNANDEZ, SECRETARY).
- How much revenue does A RAY OF HOPE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $413,022, expenses of $350,922 and total assets of $1,007,756 at year end.
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