Gems Of Hope Inc

Organization Overview

Gems Of Hope Inc is located in Cedar Rapids, IA. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (G30) the organization is classified as: Cancer, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gems Of Hope Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Gems Of Hope Inc generated $89.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $474.1k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3

GEMS OF HOPE IS A SUPPORT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION OF BRINGING HOPE TO CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN AND NEAR THE CEDAR RAPIDS,IOWA AREA. HANDMADE CARDS WITH INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES AND SCRIPTURE HOLD SINGLE PAIRS OF BEADED EARRINGS OR A BEADED BOOKMARK. LOCAL CANCER SURVIVORS, THEIR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES MAKE THE BEADED EARRINGS/BOOKMARKS AND THE MESSAGE CARDS. THESE CARDS ARE PLACED IN BASKETS IN THE ONCOLOGY AREAS OF THE LOCAL HOSPITALS AND AT ONCOLOGY OFFICES. EACH PATIENT IS ENCOURAGED TO LOOK THROUGH THE BASKET, READ THE CARDS AND TAKE HOME THEIR CHOICE OF CARD AND EARRINGS/BOOKMARK AT NO CHARGE. FOR THE NON-EARRING WEARING PATIENT, A SERENTITY CIRCLE WITH INSCRIBED INSPIRATIONAL WORDS, SUCH AS "HOPE", "FAITH AND STRENGTH OR A KEYCHAIN WITH AN INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE ATTACHED TO A HANDMADE CARD ARE GIVEN. THE INTENT IS FOR THE PATIENT TO PLACE THE CARD IN A FAVORITE SPOT IN THEIR HOME FOR THEIR INSPIRATION THROUGHOUT THE WEEKS AND MONTHS OF TREATMENT. THE GIFTS OF HOPE: BOOKMARK, EARRINGS, CIRCLE, OR KEYCHAIN ALLOWS THE PATIENT TO WEAR OR CARRY THIS GIFT ON THEIR PERSON AS A CONSTANT REMINDER OF ENCOURAGEMENT. GEMS OF HOPE SERVES THE COMMUNITY IN FOUR MAJOR AREAS: 1)ART/THERAPY VOLUNTEERISM-WORKSHOPS2)GIFTS OF HOPE3)PAGES FOR HOPE PROGRAM-INSPIRATIONAL BOOKS FOR SCHOOL/COMMUNITY LIBRARIES4)YOUTH OUTREACH PROGRAMS: WHAT ABOUT US? - SESSIONS WITH CHILDREN AGES 5-12 YEARS OLD CANCER REALLY SUCKS - WEBSITE FOR TEENS SCHOLARSHIPS - TO ASSIST WITH HIGHER EDUCATION EXPENSES FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS IMPACTED BY CANCER IN THEIR FAMILIES


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Cindy Sale
President
$0
Donna Hobson
Treasurer
$0
Kathy Waychoff
Director
$0
Jill Roloff
Director
$0
Matt Terpstra
Director
$0
Jared Jirak
Vice President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$35,503
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Membership dues$0
Investment income $3,225
Gain or Loss$0
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising$50,741
Other Revenue$0
Total Revenue$89,469

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