HOPE 4 Youth

EIN: 461626500 501(c)(3) Youth Development

Coon Rapids, MN

Total Revenue
$5,526,376
Total Expenses
$2,886,067
Total Assets
$5,780,421
Net Assets
$5,725,408
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
LaChelle Williams
Phone
7633232066
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

HOPE 4 Youth, founded in 2012, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $5.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 111% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.6M, a strong 48% operating margin.

Mission

To provide pathways to end youth homelessness.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,832,923

HOPE 4 Youth Center: The Center serves as the primary access point for youth experiencing homelessness, offering crisis intervention, basic needs support, and case management that connects youth to...

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HOPE 4 Youth Center: The Center serves as the primary access point for youth experiencing homelessness, offering crisis intervention, basic needs support, and case management that connects youth to housing, education, and employment resources. In 2025, the Center served 878 youth, with 85% engaged in case management. Through a partnership with Hope for the Community, youth received 33,768 pounds of food valued at $168,839.In 2025, HOPE 4 Youth strengthened its housing stability and youth-engagement efforts by providing more than $119,000 in short-term rental assistance through FHPAP, Aid to Counties, and MN Housing Support, while also helping 19 newly housed youth obtain essential household items through Bridging. The Youth Advisory Council took off with six youth participating in monthly meetings, helping shape program improvements and building leadership skills while receiving modest stipends supported by the Youth Intervention Program grant. Additionally, HOPE 4 Youth used one-time state funding to purchase a new facility that will expand program capacity and enhance collaboration with 204 Program Partners, with an anticipated opening in early 2027.

Program 2
Expenses: $595,514 Revenue: $164,669

HOPE Place: Our transitional housing program provides up to two years of stable housing for 12 youth, each in a fully equipped studio apartment. Residents receive on-site case management, education...

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HOPE Place: Our transitional housing program provides up to two years of stable housing for 12 youth, each in a fully equipped studio apartment. Residents receive on-site case management, education support, and employment services, along with community building programming.

Program 3
Expenses: $47,109

Outreach & Prevention: HOPE 4 Youth identifies unstably housed youth through Center interactions and school-based outreach. The Youth Navigator Program partners with local school districts to...

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Outreach & Prevention: HOPE 4 Youth identifies unstably housed youth through Center interactions and school-based outreach. The Youth Navigator Program partners with local school districts to stabilize students experiencing homelessness and improve educational outcomes. In 2025, the Youth Navigator Program worked with 21 schools and supported 76 enrolled youth.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,151,634
Program Service Revenue $164,669
Investment Income $34,387
Other Revenue $175,686
TOTAL REVENUE $5,526,376

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $965,923
Salaries & Benefits $1,282,192
Fundraising Expenses $240,094
Program Expenses $2,475,546
Other Expenses $637,952
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,886,067

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $5,526,376 $2,617,750 +1.1%
Expenses $2,886,067 $2,298,462 +0.3%
Net Income $2,640,309 $319,288 +7.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
26
Volunteers
209

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
$157,108
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Julie Cole Board Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Krista Benjamin Board Vice Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
James Lyght Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Linda Barnum Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Anna VonRueden Past Board Chair 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Moore Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Pat Chen Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sue Woodard Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephen Nash Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Don Phillips Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jonathan Slag Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brad Wise Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Liz Cook Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shawn Beatty Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bri Clarin Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brad Konik until Sept 2025 Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LaChelle Williams Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$151,475 $5,633 $157,108
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 $5,526,376 $2,886,067 $5,780,421 $2,640,309
2024 $2,617,750 $2,298,462 $3,144,262 $319,288
2023 $1,892,059 $1,791,191 $2,843,687 $100,868
2022 $1,735,387 $1,687,816 $2,738,312 $47,571
2021 $1,492,363 $1,685,767 $3,066,603 $-193,404
2020 $704,301 $511,192 $3,330,177 $193,109
2019 $1,859,490 $1,475,235 $3,294,226 $384,255
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