IGNITE HOPE

EIN: 931881999 501(c)(3) Mental Health

Saint Louis, MO

Total Revenue
$322,144
Total Expenses
$283,373
Total Assets
$39,163
Net Assets
$39,163
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2023
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
Lekesha Davis
Phone
3144491145
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

IGNITE HOPE, founded in 2023, is a small nonprofit in the Mental Health sector that reported $322K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 944% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $283K left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

The mission of Ignite Hope is to provide hope, compassion, and culturally competent, behavioral health services and support to individuals and families in the community.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $198,379 Revenue: $33,400

Through funding provided by the City of St. Louis Office for Violence Prevention (OVP), Ignite Hope employed two full-time therapists and two case managers to provide trauma-informed therapy and case...

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Through funding provided by the City of St. Louis Office for Violence Prevention (OVP), Ignite Hope employed two full-time therapists and two case managers to provide trauma-informed therapy and case management services across all core programs-Ignite (women's trauma), SPARK (youth and family therapy), Reflections (older adult trauma), FLASH (suicide support), and TRU (transition-age youth). This grant also supported partial rent and staff fringe benefits, ensuring equitable access to mental health care for vulnerable residents impacted by violence and trauma. In 2024, OVP-funded staff provided 295 groups in the community and assessed 114 clients for therapy and/or case management sessions.

Program 2
Expenses: $24,091 Revenue: $0

The Reflections program provides trauma-informed individual and group therapy for adults age 55 and older who have experienced loss, violence, or other adverse life events. During the year, Ignite...

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The Reflections program provides trauma-informed individual and group therapy for adults age 55 and older who have experienced loss, violence, or other adverse life events. During the year, Ignite Hope received $24,091.09 in grant funding to offer these services at no cost to participants. Licensed clinicians facilitated individual counseling sessions and groups focused on coping skills, resilience, and social connection. A total of 72 clients were served through this initiative, resulting in improved emotional wellness, reduced isolation, and strengthened support networks for older adults in St. Louis City and County.

Program 3
Expenses: $24,000 Revenue: $24,000

Ignite Hope partnered with Vision for Children at Risk (VCR) to strengthen trauma-informed care capacity among their case managers and family support specialists. Under this collaboration, Ignite...

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Ignite Hope partnered with Vision for Children at Risk (VCR) to strengthen trauma-informed care capacity among their case managers and family support specialists. Under this collaboration, Ignite Hope clinicians provided monthly professional development trainings focused on trauma response, compassion fatigue, and family engagement. In addition, Ignite Hope was contracted to complete biopsychosocial assessments and provide individual therapy services for VCR-referred clients. During the year, over 40 clients were assessed and connected to ongoing mental-health treatment. This partnership enhanced service coordination and increased access to trauma-responsive care for families throughout the St. Louis region.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $238,825
Program Service Revenue $68,025
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $15,294
TOTAL REVENUE $322,144

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $204,636
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $283,373
Other Expenses $78,737
TOTAL EXPENSES $283,373

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $322,144 $30,865 +9.4%
Expenses $283,373 N/A N/A
Net Income $38,771 $30,865 +0.3%
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
10

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
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Zaundrea Young Board Chair 0.3
Director
$0 $0 $0
Wendy Orson Board Secretary 0.3
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rebecca Bockhorst Board Treasurer 0.3
Director
$0 $0 $0
Vickie Wade Board Member 0.3
Director
$0 $0 $0
Destini Goodwin Board Member 0.3
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shamele Hill Board Member 0.3
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amber Simpson Board Member 0.3
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cameo Jones Board Member 0.3
Director
$0 $0 $0
Teresa Brandon Chief Executive Officer 10
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Lekesha Davis Chief Operating Officer 24
Officer
$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 $322,144 $283,373 $39,163 $38,771
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