Light Up Hope Inc is located in Broomfield, CO. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Light Up Hope Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Light Up 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, Light Up Hope Inc generated $2.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OFFERING SOLUTIONS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR CONTINUUM OF EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL AND EDUCATIONAL CARE FOR ORPHANS AND IMPOVERISHED PERSONS IN THE NATION OF KENYA
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FEEDING PROGRAM: STUDENTS IN OUR SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAM RECEIVE A LIFE ALTERING CHANGE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SCHOOL MEALS EVERY SCHOOL DAY. THIS INITIATIVE GIVES THE CHILDREN IN OUR PROGRAM AN OPPORTUNITY TO BOTH LEARN, AND BE NOURISHED, IN A WAY THEY HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED IN THEIR LIVES.
WOVEN: THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME AND UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE THE LIFE SKILLS AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING NEEDED TO SUCCEED AS THEY TRANSITION INTO THE JOB MARKET.
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM: OUR HIGH SCHOOL SPONSORSHIP IS COMPRISED OF HIGH PERFORMING GIRLS FROM THE MOST UNDER RESOURCED BACKGROUNDS AND ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCE SPONSORSHIPS FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE SPECIAL NEED FOR SPONSPORSHIP BUT ARE NOT HIGH PERFORMING AND/OR ARE NOT FEMALE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kelly Shaughnessy President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $89,000 |
Diana Mays Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $73,000 |
Janessa Cole Director | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Sydney Dusek Director | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Maureen Funkhouser President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Kelsey Otim Director | Officer | 5 | $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 | $2,429,762 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,429,762 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $160 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,429,922 |
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 | $2,022,133 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $162,000 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $23,350 |
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 | $35,780 |
Advertising and promotion | $32,962 |
Office expenses | $9,625 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,000 |
Travel | $20,368 |
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 | $7,840 |
Total functional expenses | $2,316,058 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $414,861 |
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 | $414,861 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,685 |
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 | $5,685 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $143,276 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $265,900 |
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 | $414,861 |