HOPE CREATES

EIN: 821130017 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Saint Louis, MO

Total Revenue
$345,689
Total Expenses
$330,837
Total Assets
$163,715
Net Assets
$154,523
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
Parker Denny
Phone
3144942557
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

HOPE CREATES, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $346K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 74% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $331K left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

Hope Creates empowers youth and adults in recovery from, or at risk of, Substance Use Disorder to stay sober by engaging in the expressive arts and a vibrant and creative sober community.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $345,346
Program Service Revenue $17,622
Investment Income $1,536
Other Revenue $-18,815
TOTAL REVENUE $345,689

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $150,918
Fundraising Expenses $48,557
Program Expenses $233,291
Other Expenses $179,919
TOTAL EXPENSES $330,837

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $345,689 $198,707 +0.7%
Expenses $330,837 $192,493 +0.7%
Net Income $14,852 $6,214 +1.4%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
3
Volunteers
67

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
$270
Total Directors
11
$270
Key Employees
1
$60,005
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Katherine Thomas-Dietz Executive Director 60.00
Key Emp Highest
$60,005 $0 $60,005
Robert Bullivant Former member 0
$1,050 $0 $1,050
Carolyn Bryant Vice President - as of 5/21/2024 2.3
Officer Director
$270 $0 $270
Parker Denny President 2.3
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Patrick Rohrkaste Treasurer - as of 5/4/2024 (VP prior to 5/4/2024) 3.5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Melinda Love Secretary - as of 5/21/2024 2.3
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Witzling Member 2.3
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jim Wallis Member 2.3
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jerry West Member 2.3
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr Julie Gary Member 2.3
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lillian Curlett Member 1.2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Danielle Gilbert Member 1.2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Aaron Perlut Member 1.2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Doug Freeman Member - until 10/13/2023 0.5
$0 $0 $0
Susan Shackelford Treasurer - until 4/25/2024 1.2
$0 $0 $0
Kimberly Peluso Member - until 12/31/2023 1.2
$0 $0 $0
Mike Sherman Secretary - until 5/6/2024 1.2
$0 $0 $0
Larry Guess Vice President until 7/7/2023 0
$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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $345,689 $330,837 $163,715 $14,852
2023 $198,707 $192,493 $151,068 $6,214
2022 $163,884 $148,520 $137,373 $15,364
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