SCHOOL OF HOPE FOUNDATION

EIN: 811328312 501(c)(3) International Affairs

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$2,037,640
Total Expenses
$644,747
Total Assets
$2,996,953
Net Assets
$2,990,174
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
CRISTINE POPE-NELSON
Phone
3128346118
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SCHOOL OF HOPE FOUNDATION, founded in 2015, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 106% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.4M, a strong 68% operating margin.

Mission

SCHOOL OF HOPE FOUNDATION WAS FORMED TO CONDUCT FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA HIGH SCHOOL LOCATED IN NAIROBI SERVING KIDS FROM THE KIBERA SLUM.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,945,699
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $71,939
Other Revenue $20,002
TOTAL REVENUE $2,037,640

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $541,019
Salaries & Benefits $59,214
Fundraising Expenses $32,162
Program Expenses $546,940
Other Expenses $44,514
TOTAL EXPENSES $644,747

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,037,640 $989,252 +1.1%
Expenses $644,747 $729,171 -0.1%
Net Income $1,392,893 $260,081 +4.4%
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
16
Independent Members
15
Employees
1
Volunteers
50

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
$55,006
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARTHA SWANSON PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CLARE BRICHLER VICE PRESIDE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY SMART SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARJORY S BLUMENTHAL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHIL BOROUGHS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH KOBE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENISE HINTZKE TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN KEARNS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAUREEN OJIAMBO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KHALIYAH LEGETTE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK MAXWELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL G O'HARESJ PHD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNY SEMACA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK NGANGA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRENCE CHARLTON SJ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRISTINE POPE-NELSON EXECUTIVE DI 30.00
Officer
$55,006 $0 $55,006
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 $2,037,640 $644,747 $2,996,953 $1,392,893
2023 $989,252 $729,171 $1,608,855 $260,081
2022 $775,502 $877,071 $1,342,723 $-101,569
2021 $820,570 $805,312 $1,453,503 $15,258
2020 $808,562 $514,621 $1,433,250 $293,941
2019 $1,364,899 $827,953 $1,134,655 $536,946
2018 $817,257 $607,720 $601,932 $209,537
2017 $456,310 $75,923 $386,229 $380,387
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