HOPE REFUGE INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2013

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Charles Cook

Phone

8052808549

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

HOPE REFUGE INC, founded in 2013, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $262K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 63% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $246K left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

Dedicated to providing sex trafficking survivors a place of refuge where they can transition from slavery to freedom.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $242,477 Revenue: $0

Provides for one of the greatest needs of minor girls (ages 12 to 17) who have been human sex trafficked: a safe place where they can be restored and healed.

Program 2

Expenses: $0 Revenue: $0

provide support for 16 survivors from all of California who, for six months or more, are part of our full-service, live-in center. Each girl is provided with individualized counseling, therapeutic...

provide support for 16 survivors from all of California who, for six months or more, are part of our full-service, live-in center. Each girl is provided with individualized counseling, therapeutic care, education in a fun and loving environment.

Program 3

Expenses: $0 Revenue: $0

our beautiful mountain-top facility located in 214 acres in Santa Barbara, California filled with oak woodlands, rolling hills, and stunning ocean views.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $258,869

Program Service Revenue $2,766

Investment Income $90

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $261,725

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $700

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $25

Program Expenses $242,477

Other Expenses $245,042

TOTAL EXPENSES $245,742

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$261,725	$709,786	-0.6%
Expenses	$245,742	$494,893	-0.5%
Net Income	$15,983	$214,893	-0.9%

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

N/A

Independent Members

N/A

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

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

$6,285

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Charles Cook	President	40	Officer	$4,897	$0	$4,897
Sally Cook	Co-Founder	40	Officer	$1,388	$0	$1,388
N/A	CPA	10		$1,200	$0	$1,200

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
2023	$261,725	$245,742	$168,538	$15,983
2022	$694,816	$693,285	$160,507	$1,531
2021	$2,184,158	$2,205,588	$903,346	$-21,430
2020	$1,235,140	$1,138,897	$937,333	$96,243
2019	$527,303	$176,807	$1,178,325	$350,496
2018	$719,779	$136,473	$674,203	$583,306