Children's HopeChest

EIN: 330430285 501(c)(3) International Affairs

Palmer Lake, CO

Total Revenue
$7,614,041
Total Expenses
$6,828,705
Total Assets
$2,475,663
Net Assets
$2,203,886
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Ken Sparks
Phone
7194877800
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

Children's HopeChest, founded in 1990, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $7.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $6.8M left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

Inspired by Christ's love, Children's HopeChest releases the potential existing within vulnerable communities, starting with the children.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,536,042
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $77,999
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $7,614,041

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,408,979
Salaries & Benefits $2,238,321
Fundraising Expenses $921,903
Program Expenses $5,212,135
Other Expenses $2,181,405
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,828,705

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $7,614,041 $6,679,499 +0.1%
Expenses $6,828,705 $6,319,564 +0.1%
Net Income $785,336 $359,935 +1.2%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
6
Employees
16
Volunteers
1000

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$309,977
Total Directors
7
$189,547
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ken Sparks President and CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$177,712 $11,835 $189,547
Brynn Albretsen Board Chairperson 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kevin Townsend Board Vice-Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Ellefson Board Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Nate Kaunley Board Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nick Besbeas Board Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dan Schepmann Board Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Leona Strait Controller 40.00
Officer
$114,039 $6,391 $120,430
Wil Crooks VP of Strategic Partnerships 40.00
Highest
$121,368 $6,284 $127,652
Rachel Andrews VP of International Operations 40.00
Highest
$110,927 $12,153 $123,080
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $7,614,041 $6,828,705 $2,475,663 $785,336
2024 $6,679,499 $6,319,564 $1,758,726 $359,935
2023 $6,414,523 $6,147,610 $1,493,041 $266,913
2022 $5,781,383 $5,668,100 $1,198,325 $113,283
2021 $6,050,529 $6,100,843 $967,162 $-50,314
2020 $7,657,455 $7,236,056 $1,050,014 $421,399
2019 $8,013,794 $8,063,130 $676,672 $-49,336
2018 $7,318,147 $8,412,923 $634,582 $-1,094,776
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