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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: October 2024 Expires: October 2026

Second Hope Ministries

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(502) 528-1314
4734 Southern Pkwy
Louisville, KY, 40214-1425
https://2ndhope.org/
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Second Hope Ministries meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
The mission of Second Hope Ministries is to serve men who are currently or formerly incarcerated, helping restore lives and families broken by past mistakes. The nonprofit offers a second chance and the hope of a better future, providing programs that foster responsibility, accountability, and growth in every area of life—physical, emotional, and spiritual. Through a supportive community, it celebrates positive choices and milestones, walking alongside these men as they rebuild their lives. It witnesses lives transformed, families restored, and eternal destinies changed. At the core of the ministry is the call to reach the lost and make disciples, empowering men to rediscover their purpose and relationship with God.

Year, State Incorporated:
2014, KY

Second Hope offers a range of impactful programs to support men currently incarcerated at Dismas Charities. Its curriculum features a class on Purpose Driven Life and a 25-lesson course based on the steps and principles of Celebrate Recovery, with weekly sessions. In addition, the nonprofit has the privilege of taking participants to Celebrate Recovery meetings on Fridays and church services on Sundays. Upon their release, Second Hope invites these men to transition into Second Hope house, where they are encouraged to pursue a Christ-centered recovery journey. For those who choose to join, it provides essential support as they reintegrate into society, assisting with vital needs such as securing identification, Social Security cards, health insurance, phones, and employment. While living in the house, residents must follow specific guidelines and attend a set number of weekly meetings. Second Hope offer various recovery and faith-based meetings, including Celebrate Recovery, Alcoholics Anonymous, and church services. The program lasts a minimum of six months, and upon completion, the nonprofit works closely with participants to prepare them for the next step in their journey toward full rehabilitation.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, Second Hope Ministries's program expenses were:

Program services $73,440
Total Program Expenses $73,440

Chief Executive
Nick Graham, Executive Director

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Not disclosed

Board Size
9

Paid Staff Size
1

Method(s) Used:
Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Membership appeals, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 3.78%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Second Hope Ministries's unaudited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Donations $60,854
Resident rental income $21,364
Total Income $82,218

Programs: 87% Fundraising: 3% Administrative: 10%

Total Income $82,218
Total expenses: $84,223
  Program expenses $73,440
  Fundraising expenses $2,300
  Administrative expenses $8,483
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-2,005
Beginning Net Assets $20,524
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $18,519
Total Liabilities $0
Total Assets $18,519
Total assets as reported above include $2,800 in fixed assets for a van.

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