HOPE IGNITES ST LOUIS (EIN 431202596) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1977

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MICHELLE ABEL

Phone

3147769406

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

HOPE IGNITES ST LOUIS, founded in 1977, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 19% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

TO NURTURE AND GUIDE MOTIVATED YOUNG PEOPLE IN NEED TO BECOME WELL-EDUCATED, CAREER-READY MEN AND WOMEN FOR OTHERS.

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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%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,109,430

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $82,888

Other Revenue $28,909

TOTAL REVENUE $2,221,227

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $196,693

Salaries & Benefits $1,672,279

Fundraising Expenses $399,246

Program Expenses $1,748,505

Other Expenses $647,358

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,516,330

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,221,227	$2,728,954	-0.2%
Expenses	$2,516,330	$2,661,032	-0.1%
Net Income	$-295,103	$67,922	-5.3%

Key Indicators

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

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Financial Health Indicators

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

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

100

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

$138,967

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ANDREA BARRY	BOARD PRESIDENT	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN BRANCA	BOARD VICE PRESIDENT	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK WINKER	BOARD TREASURER	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DOUG BAUCHE	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMIE BRUCE	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ADAM CASTELLANO	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA FLAVIN	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM HARMON	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES HILL	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL KELLER	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN LOITERSTEIN	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE MCNUTT	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTIN MORRIS	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRANDON MUELLER	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER NOAKES	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTIN OSTBY	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARBARA PALMER	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAKE SCHLATER	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN WELLINGHOFF	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ISMAR SEHOVIC	BOARD FELLOW	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
CASSANDRA SISSOM	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FORMER)	40.00	Officer	$124,369	$11,713	$136,082
MICHELLE ABEL	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$2,885	$0	$2,885

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	$2,221,227	$2,516,330	$6,956,371	$-295,103
2024	$2,728,954	$2,661,032	$6,862,546	$67,922
2023	$2,198,992	$2,636,179	$6,703,947	$-437,187
2022	$1,846,848	$2,192,650	$6,951,994	$-345,802
2021	$2,807,507	$1,705,284	$7,695,359	$1,102,223

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