Common Hope Inc is located in Saint Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1987. 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. As of 12/2023, Common Hope Inc employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Common 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, Common Hope Inc generated $4.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.8% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
PROVIDING EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE, AND HOUSING TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN GUATEMALA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION: COMMON HOPE HELPED PROVIDE PRE-PRIMARY, PRIMARY, SECONDARY, AND UNIVERSITY EDUCATION FOR 3,265 STUDENTS IN 2023, SUPPORTING TUITION AND FEES, BOOKS AND SUPPLIES, SHOES, AND UNIFORMS. WE CELEBRATED 210 YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN WHO EARNED THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, MOST OF THEM FIRST GENERATION GRADUATES. OVER 3,000 GUATEMALANS HAVE NOW GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL THROUGH COMMON HOPE! STUDENTS RETURNED TO SCHOOL MID-YEAR FOR 1-2 DAYS/WEEK, SO DISTANCE LEARNING CONTINUED TO BE SUPPORTED FOR ALL STUDENTS. OTHER SUPPORT INCLUDED CONNECTIVITY OR ACCESS TO COMPUTER LABS AND LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR ALL STUDENTS, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP HOMEWORK/TUTORING SUPPORT FOR OVER 4,800 STUDENTS, AND DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENTS FOR ALL 6-, 9-, 12, AND 15-YEAR-OLD STUDENTS.
HOUSING: IN 2023 COMMON HOPE PROVIDED 53 HOUSES THAT ARE CLEAN, DRY, AND SAFE TO FAMILIES IN OUR PROGRAMS, 35 OF WHICH WERE BLOCK HOMES BUILT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A LOCAL GUATEMALAN NON-PROFIT. 256 HOUSING IMPROVEMENTS WERE PROVIDED FOR OUR FAMILIES RANGING FROM PROPER VENTILIATION FOR IMPROVED AIR QUALITY TO PLUMBING FOR SANITARY BATHROOMS. THESE HOUSING INITIATIVES NOT ONLY PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH A SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT BUT ALSO EMPOWER THEM TO FOCUS ON THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION.
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: IN 2023, COMMON HOPE PARTNERED WITH 1,960 FAMILIES TO PROVIDE RESOURCES AND TOOLS TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES IN GUATEMALA. THROUGH A LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIP WITH A COMMON HOPE SOCIAL WORKER, FAMILIES IDENTIFIED GOALS, OBSTACLES AND CREATED THEIR OWN FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PLAN. IN PERSON VISITS AND TELE-SUPPORT SERVICES WERE AVAILABLE TO ALL FAMILIES. FOOD SECURITY, HEALTH & SAFETY, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES WERE PROVIDED AS A DIRECT RESULT OF IDENTIFIED NEEDS.
HEALTH CARE: COMMON HOPE'S MEDICAL STAFF CONDUCTED A TOTAL OF 3,943 CONSULTATIONS WITH PATIENTS AT OUR CLINIC AND THROUGH TELE-HEALTH SERVICES IN 2023. HEALTH CARE SERVICES INCLUDED EXAMINATIONS, LAB TESTS, X-RAYS, MEDICATIONS, SURGERIES, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND DENTAL CARE. CLINIC STAFF PROVIDED REGULAR TREATMENT AND EDUCATION FOR 180 PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEALTH ISSUES, INCLUDING DIABETES AND HYPERTENSION, ENSURING ONGOING LAB MONITORING. WE PARTNER WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND DENTAL CARE AT OUR SAN RAFAEL EL ARADO, SAN MIGUEL MILPAS ALTAS, AND NEW HOPE SITES. THROUGH OUR EFFORTS, 1,373 PATIENTS HAVE RECEIVED DENTAL CARE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mark Ruff Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Diane Kozlak Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Cindy Sattler Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Joe Hammell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Becky Stumpf Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Bill Wagner Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $166,414 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,747,286 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $37,544 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,913,700 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $200,791 |
Investment income | $164,385 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$459 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $163,571 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,453,636 |
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 | $1,064,487 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $138,499 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,350 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,389,663 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $26,318 |
Other employee benefits | $187,176 |
Payroll taxes | $75,392 |
Fees for services: Management | $128,125 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,298 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $60,786 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $488 |
Fees for services: Other | $492,564 |
Advertising and promotion | $737 |
Office expenses | $215,420 |
Information technology | $104,781 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $328,734 |
Travel | $86,876 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $26,081 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $176,876 |
Insurance | $34,268 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $5,594,190 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $78,209 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,750,259 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $124,841 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $4,947 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $58,930 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,641,182 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,942,932 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $182,850 |
Total assets | $7,784,150 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $427,325 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $52,925 |
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 | $954,672 |
Total liabilities | $1,434,922 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,349,228 |
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 | $7,784,150 |