WORD OF HOPE MINISTRIES INC

EIN: 391857844 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

Milwaukee, WI

Total Revenue
$278,096
Total Expenses
$379,913
Total Assets
$105,758
Net Assets
$104,237
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
LORETTA HOWARD
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

WORD OF HOPE MINISTRIES INC, founded in 1996, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $278K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 82% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $380K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 37% operating deficit.

Mission

Provide supportive services to the community including social services, employment, health care, literacy, AODA, computer skills and small business development

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $98,066

Outpatient substance use treatment including anger mangement, cognitiv behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention, serving adults and young adults

Program 2
Expenses: $61,911

Community Development Block Grant is used to work with unemployed and underemployed individuals who are returning from incarceration, have been displaced or are struggling to find employment due to...

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Community Development Block Grant is used to work with unemployed and underemployed individuals who are returning from incarceration, have been displaced or are struggling to find employment due to social or economic barriers.

Program 3
Expenses: $24,306

Social services and healthcare screen and referrals in partnership with MCW

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $246,823
Program Service Revenue $31,240
Investment Income $33
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $278,096

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $212,741
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $221,911
Other Expenses $167,172
TOTAL EXPENSES $379,913

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $278,096 $1,562,765 -0.8%
Expenses $379,913 $1,392,710 -0.7%
Net Income $-101,817 $170,055 -1.6%
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
9
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
10
Volunteers
5

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
4
$0
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DR CH MCCLELLAND PRESIDENT CEO 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PRENTISS MCCLELLAND VICE PRESIDENT 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DELISA BOND SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CEDRIC CORNWALL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR LORETTA HOWARD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 13.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAPTAIN GREGORY MOORE DIRECTOR 21.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARVIN PRATT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ZINA HAYWOOD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOWARD GREEN 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 $278,096 $379,913 $105,758 $-101,817
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,455,897 $1,331,306 $199,060 $124,591
2022 $668,028 $638,420 $236,962 $29,608
2021 $241,845 $238,503 $62,016 $3,342
2020 $266,488 $263,274 $55,411 $3,214
2019 $331,342 $386,940 $64,031 $-55,598
2018 $375,195 $468,796 $113,786 $-93,601
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