Hope Ranch awarded GuideStar Gold Seal for Transparency

The Hope Ranch of Missouri is proud to have been awarded the 2021 Gold Seal for Transparency from GuideStar, the world’s largest database of nonprofit organizations.

What is the Gold Seal for Transparency?

Less than five percent of non-profits registered with GuideStar are recognized with a Gold Seal. A Gold Seal status is the leading symbol of non-profit transparency and accountability.

The Gold Seal means Hope Ranch has published qualitative information about our goals, strategies, and vision.  Hope Ranch is dedicated to providing current and potential donors with accurate and in-depth knowledge about the many ways we are responsibly advancing our mission and vision with all donations we receive. 

Why Provide Seal Ratings?

GuideStar provides a Seal rating (Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum) on all 1.8 million IRS-registered nonprofit organizations. The goal is to provide as much information as they can so that a donor can make his or her own determination of where to donate money. The elements provided on each nonprofit can include:

• Verification of registration with the IRS

• Financial data: Annual Revenue and Expenses, including IRS Forms 990 and independent audit reports

• Mission Objectives

• Impact Summary: from the nonprofit

• Individual reviews from those who’ve volunteered information on the nonprofit either directly through GuideStar or through the partner organization, GreatNonprofits.

This information can then be used by both the nonprofit to encourage prospective donors, and, by donors to best determine who should get their money. Most information is available free online to website visitors. Additional information, plus data in downloadable formats, are available by subscription.

To learn more about GuideStar, visit: http://www.guidestar.org, and search for Hope Ranch of Missouri.