THE HOPE SCHOOL FOUNDATION

🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1998

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CLINT W PAUL

Phone

2175855437

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE HOPE SCHOOL FOUNDATION, founded in 1998, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $925K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 71% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE HOPE SCHOOL FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE HOPE SCHOOL, VISION FOR HOPE, AND HOPE CLINICAL CARE AND ALL OF ITS PROGRAMS, INCLUDING: THE HOPE LEARNING ACADEMY SPRINGFIELD, THE HOPE LEARNING ACADEMY OF CHICAGO, THE AUTISM CLINIC AT HOPE, THE RESIDENTIAL ACADEMY AND THE VOCATIONAL ACADEMY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $456,128

THE HOPE SCHOOL FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE ACTIVITIES OF THE HOPE SCHOOL, VISION FOR HOPE, AND HOPE CLINICAL CARE THROUGH GRANTMAKING, FUNDRAISING AND DEVELOPMENT EVENTS, DIRECT MAIL SOLICITATIONS, AND GRANT SEEKING ACTIVITIES. THE HOPE SCHOOL FOUNDATION SUPPORTS HOPE PROGRAMS ACROSS THE ENTIRE HOPE BUSINESS STRUCTURE THROUGH DISCRETIONARY GRANTS AWARDED FOR SPECIFIC ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS. FOR EXAMPLE, THE FOUNDATION HAS PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF HOPE STAFF, INDOOR SENSORY PLAY AREA FOR THE AUTISM CLINIC, AND REFURBISHING THE HOPE LEARNING ACADEMY GYM. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION'S GRANTMAKING PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE PARTIAL TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FOR HOPE EMPLOYEES' CONTINUING EDUCATION. SEPARATELY, THE HOPE DEVELOPMENT TEAM HOSTS SEVERAL EVENTS THAT SUPPORTS HOPE'S PROGRAM, INCLUDING STYLE OF HOPE, THE HOPEFUL FUTURES GALA, GLO BINGO, AND BLUES AND BREWS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PARTNERS WITH LOCAL DEALERSHIPS TO RUN AN ANNUAL DREAM CAR RAFFLE TO BENEFIT THE CHILDREN OF HOPE. THESE FUNDRAISERS, COUPLED WITH FOUR ANNUAL DIRECT MAILINGS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, SOLICIT FUNDS TO SUPPORT HOPE PROGRAMMING AND FOUNDATION GRANT MAKING. FINALLY, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS GRANT SEEKING AND FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR GROWING ORGANIZATION.

Program 2

Revenue: $39,933

HOPE PAVILION SUPPORTS THE ACTIVITIES OF HOPE CLINICAL CARE AND THE HOPE SCHOOL THROUGH THE PROVISION OF CLINICAL, TRAINING, AND OFFICE SPACE.

🔒

Trantor Score

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

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $444,957

Program Service Revenue $9,600

Investment Income $445,640

Other Revenue $25,233

TOTAL REVENUE $925,430

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $456,128

Salaries & Benefits $287,273

Fundraising Expenses $664,760

Program Expenses $456,128

Other Expenses $838,912

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,582,313

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$925,430	$1,089,701	-0.2%
Expenses	$1,582,313	$1,182,532	+0.3%
Net Income	$-656,883	$-92,831	+6.1%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$757,593

Total Directors

$447,963

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CLINT PAUL	PRESIDENT/CEO	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$43,177	$447,963
SARAH PHALEN	CHAIRMAN	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL AIELLO	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIN BROMLEY	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MITZI LOFTUS	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN DANENBERGER	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TARYN GRANT	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN JORDAN	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSH RENKEN	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLY MIZEUR	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE HELM	CFO	3.00	Officer	$0	$27,243	$180,744
JODI OGILVY	CHIEF COMMUNICATION AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICER	60.00	Officer	$116,819	$12,067	$128,886

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	$925,430	$1,582,313	$19,916,709	$-656,883
2024	$1,089,701	$1,182,532	$18,740,473	$-92,831
2023	$1,182,948	$700,717	$18,807,302	$482,231
2022	$1,480,484	$722,758	$17,912,059	$757,726
2021	$1,007,753	$759,605	$15,660,493	$248,148
2020	$1,074,597	$602,794	$5,727,181	$471,803
2019	$990,597	$1,405,885	$5,387,640	$-415,288
2018	$213,897	$354,262	$5,775,758	$-140,365