HOPEFUL BEGINNINGS

EIN: 474743347 501(c)(3) Human Services

GRAND FORKS, ND

Total Revenue
$2,941,176
Total Expenses
$2,913,840
Total Assets
$2,633,392
Net Assets
$-16,043
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
ND
Principal Officer
SARAH SCHINDLER
Phone
7017721884
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

HOPEFUL BEGINNINGS, founded in 2015, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $2.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 30% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

TO PROVIDE A DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE CHRISTIAN EVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN ARE ENCOURAGED TO LET GOD LOVE THEM, LOVE HIM IN RETURN AND LOVE OTHERS IN JESUS' NAME

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,765,404 Revenue: $2,941,176

PROVIDING DAYCARE, PRESCHOOL SERVICES AND CHILDCARE SERVICES

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $314,550
Program Service Revenue $2,572,739
Investment Income $144
Other Revenue $53,743
TOTAL REVENUE $2,941,176

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $100
Salaries & Benefits $2,324,558
Fundraising Expenses $830
Program Expenses $2,765,404
Other Expenses $589,182
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,913,840

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,941,176 $2,266,681 +0.3%
Expenses $2,913,840 $2,637,111 +0.1%
Net Income $27,336 $-370,430 -1.1%
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
174
Volunteers
N/A

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
4
$66,899
Total Directors
9
$66,899
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TRICIA LEE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NIKKI KIEFFER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF ERICKSON TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE JOHNSON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA MUIZELAAR MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN NASH MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HANNAH NELSON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LACY SUBY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH SCHINDLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$64,399 $2,500 $66,899
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,941,176 $2,913,840 $2,633,392 $27,336
2022 $2,266,681 $2,637,111 $2,726,079 $-370,430
2021 $1,362,899 $1,332,584 $1,205,162 $30,315
2020 $1,231,870 $1,103,105 $322,939 $128,765
2019 $976,063 $938,471 $203,063 $37,592
2018 $704,479 $689,207 $143,927 $15,272
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