DOOR OF HOPE

EIN: 461201974 501(c)(3) International Affairs

ALMA, MI

Total Revenue
$414,994
Total Expenses
$317,436
Total Assets
$266,370
Net Assets
$258,739
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
CYNTHIA MERLING
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

DOOR OF HOPE, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $415K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $98K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

CONNECTING PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO THOSE IN NEED TO DEMONSTRATE GOD'S LOVE. DOOR OF HOPE'S MISSION IS TO BRING LOCAL AWARENESS TO GLOBAL NEEDS THROUGH HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS THROUGH PUBLIC DONATIONS AND THE SALE OF DONATED GOODS. THE ORGANIZATION WILL IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE NEEDY AND UNDERPRIVILEDGED BY PROVIDING RELIEF FOR THOSE THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED VARIOUS HARDSHIPS OR NATURAL DISASTERS. IN ADDITION, DOOR OF HOPE WILL WORK TO ALLEVIATE SUBSTANDARD LIVING CONDITIONS AND HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING EMERGENCY HOME REPAIRS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $414,958
Investment Income $36
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $414,994

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $135,249
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $245,810
Other Expenses $182,187
TOTAL EXPENSES $317,436

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $414,994 $489,108 -0.2%
Expenses $317,436 $425,842 -0.3%
Net Income $97,558 $63,266 +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
4
Independent Members
2
Employees
11
Volunteers
8

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
5
$63,359
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CYNTHIA MERLING CEO 40.00
Officer
$23,198 $0 $23,198
RICHARD MERLING COMMUNITY IM 40.00
Officer
$40,161 $0 $40,161
BRENDA SHAW TREASURER N/A
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MARY DOUGLAS SECRETARY N/A
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JESSIE STORE BOARD MEMBER N/A
Officer
$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 $414,994 $317,436 $266,370 $97,558
2024 $489,108 $425,842 $174,866 $63,266
2023 $264,907 $231,870 $111,134 $33,037
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