HOPE HAVEN OF DEKALB COUNTY INC

EIN: 363537762 501(c)(3) Housing & Shelter

DEKALB, IL

Total Revenue
$2,264,284
Total Expenses
$1,806,778
Total Assets
$2,757,646
Net Assets
$2,668,695
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1989
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Lesly Wicks
Phone
8157585765
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

HOPE HAVEN OF DEKALB COUNTY INC, founded in 1989, is a community nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 53% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $458K, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

To provide shelter, food, and supportive services to homeless individuals and families of DeKalb County, and to advocate for the rights of homeless individuals and families.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,177,141
Program Service Revenue $77,678
Investment Income $9,465
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,264,284

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,188,512
Fundraising Expenses $52,770
Program Expenses $1,566,152
Other Expenses $618,266
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,806,778

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,264,284 $1,482,899 +0.5%
Expenses $1,806,778 $1,628,931 +0.1%
Net Income $457,506 $-146,032 -4.1%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
40
Volunteers
700

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
$107,240
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Lesly Wicks Executive Dir. 45.00
Officer
$107,240 $0 $107,240
Sue Kauffman 626 Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SGT Alan Smith 226 Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marilyn Ellerby 625 Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Laurie Knoke 724 Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sue Guio 426 Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brian Ellingson 625 Vice Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Katie Sherman 427 Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michelle Tecza 226 Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Wade Holcomb 724 Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Rick Amato 126 Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Maria Fuoco 127 Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $2,264,284 $1,806,778 $2,757,646 $457,506
2023 $1,482,899 $1,628,931 $2,313,065 $-146,032
2019 $1,402,754 $1,489,440 $2,226,956 $-86,686
2018 $1,526,318 $1,493,240 $2,335,663 $33,078
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