HOPE GARDENS

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2015

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JULIE BRUNSON

Phone

6162092003

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

HOPE GARDENS, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $425K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 34% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $390K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

THE MISSION OF HOPE GARDENS IS TO TEACH SUSTAINABLE, NO-TILL ORGANIC GARDENING PRACTICES THAT ARE USED TO SUPPLY HEALTHY, AFFORDABLE SOURCES OF FOOD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $311,006 Revenue: $29,897

HOPE GARDENS PROVIDES HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT TEACH STUDENTS THE ART AND SCIENCE OF GROWING FOOD. BY PARTNERING WITH SCHOOLS, WE ARE A RESOURCE FOR TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS WHO ARE...

HOPE GARDENS PROVIDES HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT TEACH STUDENTS THE ART AND SCIENCE OF GROWING FOOD. BY PARTNERING WITH SCHOOLS, WE ARE A RESOURCE FOR TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS WHO ARE LOOKING FOR NEW WAYS TO TEACH AND IMPLEMENT SELF-STAINING FOOD PROGRAMS. AS A RESOURCE TO THE COMMUNITY WE OFFER REGENERATIVE GARDENING WORKSHOPS AND CONSULTATION, AND IN SO DOING CONNECT THE GENERATIONS AND BROADEN COMMUNITY ACCESS TO HEALTHY AND AFFORDABLE FOOD. OUR EXPECTATION IS THAT THESE PROJECTS CAN EVENTUALLY BE EXPANDED TO LARGER COMMUNITY BY EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO GROW THEIR OWN FOOD AND INSPIRE OTHERS TO DO THE SAME.

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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 $388,399

Program Service Revenue $29,897

Investment Income $6,460

Other Revenue $155

TOTAL REVENUE $424,911

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $274,764

Fundraising Expenses $23,010

Program Expenses $311,006

Other Expenses $114,739

TOTAL EXPENSES $389,503

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$424,911	$317,543	+0.3%
Expenses	$389,503	$310,809	+0.3%
Net Income	$35,408	$6,734	+4.3%

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

140

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

$65,720

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JULIE BRUNSON	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$65,720	$0	$65,720
SARAH CHATTERLY	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
REGAN GIBSON	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SANDY BERGH	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JA'KEEM BADGER	VICE PRESIDE	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AMIYA HAYWOOD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RENEE TERBEE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KERRI ZEILER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LILY WILLIAMS	DIRECTOR	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	$424,911	$389,503	$197,779	$35,408
2023	$317,543	$310,809	$148,033	$6,734
2022	$340,295	$282,781	$145,595	$57,514
2021	$234,768	$212,089	$86,637	$22,679
2020	$132,745	$156,868	$64,447	$-24,123