Hope Shines Inc is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hope Shines 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 06/2021, Hope Shines Inc generated $106.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 5 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $82.2k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.5%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENHANCE AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN RWANDA THROUGH UNIQUE EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BASIC NEEDS FOR EDUCATION - THIS PROGRAM PAYS FOR QUALIFIED STUDENTS SCHOOL FEES, SCHOOL UNIFORMS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND HEALTH INSURANCE AND IS A LARGE CONTRIBUTOR TO ACHIEVING OUR OBJECTIVE OF REDUCING THE DROPOUT RATE OF STUDENTS IN THE DISTRICT. TO REMAIN IN THIS PROGRAM, STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE AN ABOVE AVERAGE GRADE REPORT EACH TERM, CONSISTENTLY ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN THE OTHER HOPE SHINES PROGRAMS DURING THE YEAR, DISPLAY A WILLINGNESS TO LEARN, AND ACT IN GOOD CONDUCT IN ALL TIMES.
LIFE ENHANCEMENT & ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT (LEAD) - THIS PROGRAM IS HOPE SHINES AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM. ITS GOAL IS TO KEEP STUDENTS ENGAGED IN LEARNING DURING AND IN BETWEEN SCHOOL TERMS. THE PROGRAM MEETS AFTER SCHOOL AT THE LEARNING CENTER AND STUDENTS GET HELP WITH SCHOOLWORK AND ASSISTANCE AND GUIDANCE FOR NATIONAL EXAMS. ONCE A WEEK ON SATURDAYS THE STUDENTS AND ARE TAUGHT VARIOUS EVOLVING CURRICULUM (DEVELOPED BY U.S. BASED EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS) IN SCIENCE, MATH, ENGLISH SPEAKING, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT (FOR S5 S6 STUDENTS). AT EACH SATURDAY SESSION, STUDENTS RECONVENE FOR A NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED LUNCH, WHICH PROVIDES ENERGY AND NUTRIENTS TO HELP THEM GROW AND SIMILARLY A HEALTHY SNACK IS OFFERED AFTER-SCHOOL. DURING THE COURSE OF LEAD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, STUDENTS ATTEND FIELD TRIPS TO PLACES THAT RELATE TO THE CURRICULUM.
SUMMER CAMP - THE HOPE SHINES SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM LASTS FOR ONE WEEK BETWEEN SCHOOL TERMS AND STRIVES TO COMBINE IMAGINATION WITH EDUCATION BY PROVIDING MULTIPLE FUN-FILLED, ENGAGING MODULES THAT TAKE THE STUDENT OUT OF THEIR COMFORT ZONE. AN EVER-CHANGING CURRICULUM FROM YEAR-TO-YEAR IS DESIGNED WITH ACTIVE LEARNING IN MIND. MODULES IN ARTS & CRAFTS, ENGINEERING, GLOBAL GEOGRAPHY, ENGLISH SPEAKING, SPORTS/PLAY ACTIVITIES, HEALTH & HYGIENE, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, AND DANCE CAN BE TAUGHT ON ANY GIVEN YEAR DEPENDING ON THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF THE CAMPERS. DURING THE WEEK, THEIR MENTORS PROMOTE CAN-DO ATTITUDES AND ENCOURAGEMENT IN AN EFFORT FOR THE STUDENTS TO GAIN CONFIDENCE TO ONE DAY BECOME SOMEONE OUTSTANDING IN SOCIETY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Daniel Gladden Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $19,762 |
Joanne Dixon Member | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Michael Stromme Fundraising Chair | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Ada Jackson Member | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Katherine Brown Curriculum Chair | Officer | 10 | $0 |
April Reigler Founder Chair | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $53,096 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $15,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $53,096 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $53,848 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $106,944 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,762 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,762 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,219 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,237 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,134 |
Office expenses | $517 |
Information technology | $793 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $350 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $455 |
Total functional expenses | $82,185 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $37,483 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $37,483 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $37,483 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $37,483 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Hope Shines Inc has recieved totaling $10,125.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,476 |
Fraydun Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $3,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $149 |
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