HOPE LUTHERAN FOUNDATION

EIN: 450357492 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

FARGO, ND

Total Revenue
$289,848
Total Expenses
$127,444
Total Assets
$4,137,445
Net Assets
$4,137,445
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1979
Legal Domicile
ND
Principal Officer
MARILYN GUY
Phone
7012356629
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

HOPE LUTHERAN FOUNDATION, founded in 1979, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $290K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 39% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $162K, a strong 56% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION: THE HOPE LUTHERAN FOUNDATION WORKS TO ENCOURAGE ALL PEOPLE TO KNOW THE LOVE OF CHRIST BY HELPING SUPPORT CHRISTIAN EFFORTS IN OUR COMMUNITY, COUNTRY, AND AROUND THE WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $96,230

THE HOPE LUTHERAN FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE MISSION AND MINISTRY OF HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING PROGRAM MINISTRIES, THE INFRASTRUCTURE AND TECHNOLOGY NEEDS...

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THE HOPE LUTHERAN FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE MISSION AND MINISTRY OF HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING PROGRAM MINISTRIES, THE INFRASTRUCTURE AND TECHNOLOGY NEEDS OF THE CHURCH AND BENEVOLENCES IN THE COMMUNITY, COUNTRY AND AROUND THE WORLD. HOPE LUTHERAN FOUNDATION ALSO OFFERS SEMINARS TO THE COMMUNITY REGARDING TAX LAWS, WILLS AND ESTATES AND RETIREMENT PLANNING.

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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 $241,413
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $48,435
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $289,848

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $96,230
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $96,230
Other Expenses $31,214
TOTAL EXPENSES $127,444

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $289,848 $475,023 -0.4%
Expenses $127,444 $127,800 0.0%
Net Income $162,404 $347,223 -0.5%
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
9
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
9

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
MARILYN GUY VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE BOLLINGER TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER BERGANTINE SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JON LEE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY O'CALLAGHAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM ROHLEDER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN SWANSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DALE WESTON CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DARLYS ANDERSON BOARD MEMBER 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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $289,848 $127,444 $4,137,445 $162,404
2022 $475,023 $127,800 $3,507,325 $347,223
2021 $398,978 $112,291 $3,930,480 $286,687
2020 $349,197 $80,924 $3,303,586 $268,273
2019 $434,863 $62,658 $2,703,500 $372,205
2018 $589,216 $50,420 $2,077,324 $538,796
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