PROJECT HOPE FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 582324540 501(c)(3) Human Services

GREENVILLE, SC

Total Revenue
$21,777,328
Total Expenses
$22,128,525
Total Assets
$19,056,309
Net Assets
$9,698,907
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
SUSAN SACHS
Phone
8646760028
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

PROJECT HOPE FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1997, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $21.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

PROJECT HOPE FOUNDATION PROVIDES A LIFESPAN OF AUTISM SERVICES THROUGH ITS NINE PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, CLASSROOM, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION. ITS MISSION IS TO HELP FAMILIES, OPEN MINDS, PROMOTE INCLUSION, AND EXPAND POTENTIAL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $17,957,096

TO PROMOTE INCLUSION AND EXPAND POTENTIAL, WE PROVIDE A VARIETY OF CLASSROOM OPPORTUNITIES THORUGH OUR HOPE ACADEMY PROGRAM, INCLUDING INCLUSION CLASSROOMS WHERE CHILDREN WITH AUTISM LEARN...

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TO PROMOTE INCLUSION AND EXPAND POTENTIAL, WE PROVIDE A VARIETY OF CLASSROOM OPPORTUNITIES THORUGH OUR HOPE ACADEMY PROGRAM, INCLUDING INCLUSION CLASSROOMS WHERE CHILDREN WITH AUTISM LEARN SIDE-BY-SIDE WITH TYPICAL PEERS IN A MAINSTREAM CLASSROOM; AUTISM-SPECIFIC CLASSROOMS THAT FOCUS ON ACADEMICS AS WELL AS BUILDING SELF-HELP, COMMUNICATION, AND COMMUNITY SKILLS; BEHAVIORAL CLASSROOMS THAT FOCUS ON SELF-HELP AND COMMUNITY INTERACTION SKILLS; AND COMPUTER-BASED CLASSROOMS THAT ENABLE STUDENTS WITH AUTISM TO EARN A DIPLOMA WITHOUT THE ORGANIZATION AND SOCIAL STRESSES OF MAINSTEAM CLASSROOMS. THE PROGRAM SERVES APPOXIMATELY 85 STUDENTS IN PRE-K THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOMS.

Program 2
Expenses: $585,747

IN OUR HOPE REACH PROGRAM, WE OPEN MINDS BY PROVIDING 25-40 HOURS PER WEEK OF INTENSE APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA) THERAPY FOCUSING ON LANGUAGE, BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND COGNITIVE SKILLS TO OVER 60...

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IN OUR HOPE REACH PROGRAM, WE OPEN MINDS BY PROVIDING 25-40 HOURS PER WEEK OF INTENSE APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA) THERAPY FOCUSING ON LANGUAGE, BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND COGNITIVE SKILLS TO OVER 60 CHILDREN WITH AUTISM.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,269,768

TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM AND RELATED DISORDERS, WITH SUPPORT INFORMATION, AND HOPE IN THE PURSUIT OF HELPING POTENTIAL EMERGE FROM EACH SUCH INDIVIDUAL.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,273,038
Program Service Revenue $18,097,272
Investment Income $266,803
Other Revenue $140,215
TOTAL REVENUE $21,777,328

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $18,418,620
Fundraising Expenses $1,238,347
Program Expenses $19,812,611
Other Expenses $3,709,905
TOTAL EXPENSES $22,128,525

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $21,777,328 $19,217,816 +0.1%
Expenses $22,128,525 $18,652,877 +0.2%
Net Income $-351,197 $564,939 -1.6%
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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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
323
Volunteers
200

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
2
$262,525
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LISA LANE EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$131,800 $0 $131,800
SUSAN SACHS EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$130,725 $0 $130,725
LINDA DOLNY-LISTER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY FAIRBAIRN CHAIR - VICE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG HAYES TREASURER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE MARTIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALONZO THOMPSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE VAUGHN CHAIR - PRES 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
2025 $21,777,328 $22,128,525 $19,056,309 $-351,197
2024 $19,217,816 $18,652,877 $17,100,997 $564,939
2023 $14,349,204 $14,289,134 $13,087,507 $60,070
2022 $12,086,065 $11,907,253 $12,616,090 $178,812
2021 $11,191,568 $11,300,312 $12,155,678 $-108,744
2020 $16,228,934 $10,730,905 $12,106,368 $5,498,029
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