Bold Hope

What Bold Hope does

Bold Hope is a 501(c)(3) faith-based nonprofit ministry headquartered in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, that organizes short-term international mission trips, child sponsorship programs, and community development initiatives across 8+ countries, including Belize, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Haiti, Zimbabwe, Ecuador, Cambodia, India, and Nepal. Founded in 2010 (originally as Poverty Resolutions, rebranded in 2017), the organization operates through a Connect-Empower-Transform framework, partnering with indigenous church leaders and local organizations to deliver faith-based programming. The ministry runs an owned 3-acre site in Bois Neuf, Arcahaie, Haiti, with a school, medical clinic, and 30+ local staff, alongside formal in-country entities BH Belize and BH Dominicana established in 2021-2022.

The organization generates revenue through four primary streams: per-participant mission trip fees ranging from $1,245 to $2,695 depending on destination and group size, recurring monthly child sponsorships (typically pooled across multiple sponsors per child), one-time and campaign-specific donations, and annual fundraising events including the Gala: Evening of Hope, Clay Shoot, Hoops 4 Hope, and Golf Outing. The go-to-market motion is community-led and event-driven, relying on word-of-mouth referrals through partner churches (Keystone Montgomeryville, The Crossing Church, Madera Church, Evangelical Free Church) and educational institutions (Dock Mennonite Academy, St. John the Baptist High School), supplemented by the MissionWorks marketplace listing, SEO/organic search, and email marketing. A monthly partner program commits donors to $50/month for 12 months in exchange for a $750 trip discount, linking recurring giving to high-value trip conversion.

In 2025, Bold Hope expanded its scope with the launch of Bold Hope Local, a domestic ministry serving families in Pennsylvania. The organization reports 766 mission trip participants across global teams in 2025, 47 teams served in 2024, 16+ US-based staff members, and a stated 88%+ program-spending ratio. It holds a Mission Excellence accreditation through MissionWorks and is governed by a Board of Directors with representatives from biopharma, cybersecurity, private equity, and ministry backgrounds. The organization's distribution is direct-to-consumer via boldhope.org, with no disclosed technology platform beyond its website and sponsorship portal.

Name

Bold Hope

Legal name

Bold Hope

Website

https://boldhope.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bold Hope is a 501(c)(3) faith-based nonprofit headquartered in Doylestown, Pennsylvania that runs short-term international mission trips, child sponsorship programs, and community development initiatives across 8+ countries, serving churches, families, youth groups, and individual donors seeking faith-driven global service opportunities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based Nonprofit Ministry Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Volunteer Program Funding, Scholarships & Fundraising Support (EDAIAGAO), Social Justice & Human Rights Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAN), Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Faith-based nonprofit ministry
• Short-term mission trips
• Child sponsorship programs
• Christian humanitarian services
• Community development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Doylestown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Mission Trip Fees: Bold Hope organizes and leads short-term mission trips to partner countries. Participants pay trip costs ranging from $1,245 to $2,695 per person depending on destination and group size. Open trips are priced individually; private teams for groups of 8+ have their own pricing. A $100–$150 non-refundable reservation payment is required at sign-up. Monthly donors who commit $50/month for 12 months receive a $750 trip discount.
2. Monthly Child Sponsorship: Donors sponsor individual children in Bold Hope's partner countries on a monthly basis. The sponsorship amount varies by country and is determined by local leaders based on actual costs of meeting each child's needs (education, medical care, food, clothing). Each child has multiple sponsorship slots, allowing several donors to contribute to a single child. Sponsorship is pooled through local church and missionary partners who administer funds.
3. One-Time and Campaign Donations: Bold Hope accepts one-time and recurring donations to its general fund, country-specific funds, missionary support funds, the Child Development Gift Fund, and campaign-specific initiatives. Donors can give toward specific countries, campaigns, or the general ministry fund. Minimum donation is $5.
4. Events and Fundraising: Bold Hope hosts annual events including Gala, Clay Shoot, Hoops 4 Hope, and Golf Outing, which serve as fundraising vehicles to generate donations and recruit new supporters and trip participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Bold Hope is a 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit that organizes short-term international mission trips, runs international child sponsorship programs across 8+ countries, and accepts donations to support community development through local church partners. The organization operates a Connect-Empower-Transform framework that links US-based donors, churches, families, and volunteers with indigenous pastors and community leaders in countries including Belize, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Haiti, Zimbabwe, Cambodia, Ecuador, Nepal, and India. Revenue is generated through mission trip fees, monthly sponsorship, one-time donations, and annual fundraising events.

Product overview

Bold Hope is a Christ-centered nonprofit ministry offering a portfolio of interconnected programs organized around mission trips, child sponsorship, and community development. The core offerings include short-term mission trips to Belize, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Haiti, and Zimbabwe (with trips categorized as faith-based, family, high school, medical, or youth group formats); international child sponsorship programs serving children in Belize, Cambodia, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Zimbabwe (Bonda Village and Domboshava), and Ecuador; and giving programs including monthly donor partnerships with trip discounts, general donations, and campaign-specific giving. Additional programs include Bold Hope Local (serving families in Pennsylvania), BH Professional School in Haiti, the Goat Project, and Savings Ministry. The organization operates through a Connect-Empower-Transform framework supporting local churches and community leaders internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Short-Term Mission Trips Short-term, fully-handled mission trips serving in Bold Hope's partner countries. Available as open trips (individuals/families) or private team trips for groups of 8+. Includes in-country transportation, lodging, meals, staff support, translators, ministry materials, and trip insurance. Priced $1,245–$2,695 per person depending on destination.
• International Child Sponsorship Program Monthly sponsorship program connecting US donors with individual children in 8 partner countries. Provides education, medical care, nutrition, clothing, and spiritual development. Sponsors receive direct letter-writing access, annual child updates, and tax-deductible receipts. Country-specific amounts set by local leaders based on actual child needs.
• Monthly Donor Partnership Subscription-style monthly giving program. Donors commit $50/month for at least 12 months, earning a $750 discount on any one mission trip per calendar year. Provides sustainable funding for Bold Hope's international partners; early cancellation requires prorated repayment of the discount.
• Donations One-time or recurring donations to Bold Hope's general fund, country-specific funds, missionary support, Child Development Gift Fund, and campaign-specific initiatives. Minimum donation of $5. Tax-deductible; 88%+ of funds go directly to programs.
• Bold Hope Annual Events Annual fundraising events including the Bold Hope Gala: Evening of Hope, Clay Shoot, Hoops 4 Hope, and Golf Outing. Events build community among supporters and generate donations while recruiting new trip participants and sponsors.
• Bold Hope Local (BH Local) Domestic community program serving families in Pennsylvania, USA through local partnerships and hands-on support. Extends Bold Hope's Christ-centered ministry model to the local US community alongside its international work.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 baptisms in Haiti celebrating new life in Christ
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MissionWorkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBold Hope is accredited through MissionWorks (missionguide.global), a mission excellence organization that validates faith-based mission organizations for accountability, safety, and effectiveness. This accreditation serves as a trust signal for prospective trip participants and donors.
• BH Local (Bold Hope Local)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBold Hope Local is an extension of Bold Hope's ministry serving families in Pennsylvania, USA through community programs, local partnerships, and hands-on support. It extends the organization's community impact domestically.
• Local Church Partners (Belize)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBold Hope partners with indigenous pastors and church leaders throughout Belize who are already serving their communities in the name of Jesus. These leaders drive local ministry and Bold Hope walks alongside them with financial and physical support.
• Local Church Partners (Dominican Republic)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBold Hope has missionaries on the ground in the Dominican Republic who work alongside local pastors and community leaders, particularly in Haitian batey communities. Local leaders manage ongoing ministry while Bold Hope provides teams, resources, and support.
• Local House Church Leaders (Cuba)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBold Hope's Cuba ministry is centered on house churches and community leaders passionate about encouraging Christian families and supporting those with special needs children and people lacking basic necessities. A Bold Hope ministry partner is present at all times during mission team visits.
• Local Ministry Staff (Haiti)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBold Hope's Haiti roots are its deepest partnership. The Haiti ministry site is staffed by 30+ local Haitians who oversee day-to-day operations including the child sponsorship program (150+ children), school, medical clinic, and community programs. Bold Hope owns 3 acres in Bois Neuf, Arcahaie.
• Local Pastor and Bridging School Partners (Zimbabwe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBold Hope partners with a pastor and other leaders in Zimbabwe who are passionate about serving children and youth, particularly those at risk due to high poverty rates. The Bonda Village Bridging School and Domboshava Home are key partnership sites.
• Fundación Rescate (Ecuador)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFundación Rescate was founded in 2012 in Sucua, Ecuador (Ecuadorian Amazon) to provide safe temporary placement (Casa Rescate) for children ages 6–12 in unsafe home environments. Bold Hope supports this program through child sponsorship and bed sponsorship. The organization addresses immediate needs while providing emotional and spiritual support to families.
• Refuge Center Partner (Cambodia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBold Hope partners with a refuge center in Cambodia that provides safe on-site housing, education (tuition, uniforms, books, tutoring), medical care (annual checkups, specialists), three meals daily, skills/vocational training, and spiritual discipleship for at-risk children and youth. The center also provides protection from trafficking.
• Bold Hope Dominicana (BH Dominicana)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBH Dominicana is Bold Hope's formally established in-country operational entity in the Dominican Republic, creating dedicated infrastructure to support ongoing ministry, mission team coordination, and partnership management.
• Bold Hope Belize (BH Belize)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBH Belize is Bold Hope's formally established in-country operational entity in Belize, providing dedicated local infrastructure for ministry coordination, partner management, and mission team support.
• Bold Hope Professional School (Haiti)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBold Hope Professional School in Haiti provides community vocational training, contributing to long-term economic empowerment and community development alongside the sponsorship program.
• Keystone MontgomeryvilleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA church partner that organized a private mission team to the Dominican Republic (July 2026). The church refers its congregants to Bold Hope for mission trip experiences.
• The Crossing ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA church partner that organized a private mission team to Belize (August 2026). The church refers its congregation members to Bold Hope for mission experiences.
• Dock Mennonite AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAn educational institution partner that organized a private mission team to Belize (September 2026). Refers students and families to Bold Hope for mission trip experiences.
• Madera ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA church partner that organized a private mission team to Belize (September–October 2026).
• Evangelical Free ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA church partner that organized a private mission team to the Dominican Republic (October 2026).
• St. John the Baptist High SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAn educational institution partner that organized school mission teams to both Belize and the Dominican Republic (November 2026).

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Orphan Outreach: Faith-based nonprofit offering child sponsorship, mission trips, and family preservation programs in developing countries. Strong direct comparability on both sponsorship and trip offerings.
• Adventures in Missions: Short-term mission trip organization popular with churches and youth groups, offering similar trip types and faith-based experiential programming as Bold Hope.
• Compassion International: Christian child sponsorship and mission organization serving children in multiple developing countries. Closely comparable to Bold Hope's child sponsorship and sponsor-letter model, though at significantly larger scale.
• Youth With A Mission (YWAM): Global Christian mission movement offering short-term mission trips, discipleship, and outreach programs across multiple countries. Direct overlap with Bold Hope's youth and family mission trip offerings.
• Children of the Nations: Christian nonprofit providing child sponsorship and mission trips in multiple developing countries. Highly comparable model in terms of size, scope, and Christ-centered community development approach.

Broad incumbents

• Samaritan's Purse: Faith-based humanitarian organization with international relief, missions, and child-focused programs. Comparable evangelical donor base and international ministry footprint.
• World Vision: Large Christian humanitarian organization operating child sponsorship, disaster relief, and community development across 100+ countries. Comparable mission model and donor base, with broader portfolio and greater institutional infrastructure.
• Mercy Ships: Faith-based organization operating hospital ships and medical missions in developing countries. Comparable to Bold Hope's medical mission trip offerings and faith-based donor base.
• Pioneer Bible Translators: Faith-based organization sending missionaries and short-term teams to support Bible translation work. Comparable church-network driven donor and volunteer base.
• International Mission Board (IMB): Southern Baptist international missions agency sending missionaries and short-term teams globally. Comparable in faith-based mission trips and sponsor/donor relationship model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/boldhope

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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