HOPE PARTNERSHIP FOR EDUCATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2002

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

VIRGIL SHEPPARD

Phone

2152325410

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

HOPE PARTNERSHIP FOR EDUCATION, founded in 2002, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $3.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $3.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

HOPE PARTNERSHIP FOR EDUCATION'S MISSION IS EMPOWERMENT THROUGH EDUCATION. HPE SERVES FAMILIES IN EASTERN NORTH PHILADELPHIA THROUGH ITS EDUCATION CENTER, WHICH HOUSES AN INDEPENDENT MIDDLE SCHOOL, GRADES 5 - 8, AN AFTER- SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, A GRADUATE SUPPORT PROGRAM AND AN ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,474,336 Revenue: $787,500

HOPE PARTNERSHIP FOR EDUCATION'S MISSION IS EMPOWERMENT THROUGH EDUCATION. HPE SERVES FAMILIES IN EASTERN NORTH PHILADELPHIA THROUGH ITS EDUCATION CENTER, WHICH HOUSES AN INDEPENDENT MIDDLE SCHOOL...

Program 2

Expenses: $92,533

THE HOPE PARTNERSHIP GRADUATE SUPPORT PROGRAM IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A HOLISTIC SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR ALL GRADUATES. BY FOSTERING GENUINE, LONG- LASTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH ALUMNI AND THEIR FAMILIES, OUR PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO FACILITATE A SMOOTH AND SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION INTO HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE, AND DEVELOP RESPONSIBLE, AND CIVICALLY ENGAGED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.

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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 $2,218,308

Program Service Revenue $787,500

Investment Income $41,759

Other Revenue $-15,151

TOTAL REVENUE $3,032,416

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $880,033

Salaries & Benefits $1,615,131

Fundraising Expenses $314,428

Program Expenses $2,566,869

Other Expenses $843,962

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,339,126

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$3,032,416	$2,938,393	+0.0%
Expenses	$3,339,126	$3,137,392	+0.1%
Net Income	$-306,710	$-198,999	+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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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

116

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

$172,500

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARY LOU ZWWAN	CHAIRPERSON	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PAMELA EDWARDS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANK FESNAK	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLES A FITZPATRICK IV ESQ	VICE-CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID FRIGERI	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSEPH KEEFER	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
EILEEN MCDEVITT SHCJ	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTINE MCCANN RSM	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HONORA NICHOLSON RSM	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN O'FLAHERTY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANN-THERESE ORTIZ	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARGIE QUINT	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KADEDRA WARREN-JONES	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DENISE WILBUR PHD	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CATHERINE GLATTS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN RUPP	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHANNON SWEENEY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VALERIE PRUCNAL	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VIRGIL SHEPPARD	PRESIDENT / CEO	40.00	Officer	$158,563	$13,937	$172,500
TAYLOR HARRIS	HEAD OF SCHOOL	40.00	Highest	$110,098	$9,115	$119,213
WARREN BALSA	DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT	40.00	Highest	$106,333	$12,229	$118,562

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	$3,032,416	$3,339,126	$3,986,123	$-306,710
2024	$2,938,393	$3,137,392	$4,367,428	$-198,999
2023	$2,953,657	$2,847,793	$4,557,697	$105,864
2022	$3,238,875	$2,649,475	$4,360,041	$589,400
2021	$2,006,164	$1,805,374	$3,982,982	$200,790
2020	$1,922,358	$1,741,629	$3,762,538	$180,729
2019	$1,426,843	$1,681,562	$3,226,977	$-254,719
2018	$1,504,270	$1,544,639	$3,506,257	$-40,369