Hope For Uganda Inc, operating under the name Hope for Uganda, is located in Minnetonka, MN. The organization was established in 1998. 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 for Uganda 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, Hope for Uganda generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.6% 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
SUPPORT QUALITY EDUCATIONAL, SPIRITUAL AND HEALTH RELIEF ACTIVITIES FOR THE PEOPLE OF NORTHERN UGANDA
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SACRED HEART MINOR SEMINARY (SHS) IN GULU, UGANDA, IS A SECONDARY SCHOOL PREPARING YOUNG MEN FOR THE PRIESTHOOD. THERE WERE 220 STUDENTS LIVING AND STUDYING ON CAMPUS IN 2023. THE CAMPUS WAS BUILT IN THE 1930'S SO THE BUILDINGS ARE IN GREAT NEED TO REPAIR AND RENOVATION. HFU PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT NO STUDENT IS TURNED AWAY FOR FINANCIAL REASONS. IN ADDITION, HFU PROVIDES GRANTS FOR NECESSARY BUILDING MAINTENANCE AS FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE. IN 2023 REPAIRS WERE MADE THE PRIEST AND VISITOR BUILDING AND REPAIRS AND FRESH PAINT WERE MADE TO THE CHAPEL. ARCHBISHOP FLYNN SECONDARY SCHOOL (AFSS) IN PADER, UGANDA, IS A CO-EDUCATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL WITH 730 STUDENTS IN 2023, APPROXIMATELY HALF GIRLS AND HALF BOYS. HFU PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE NO STUDENT IS TURNED AWAY FOR FINANCIAL REASONS. THE SCHOOL WAS FOUNDED IN 2009 AND HFU HAS GRADUALLY BEEN BUILDING OUT THE CAMPUS BUILDINGS AS FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE. IN 2023 A SECURITY FENCE WAS COMPLETED AROUND THE ENTIRE CAMPUS PROPERTY TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE STUDENTS. TECHNOLOGY UPDATES WERE MADE TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE UGANDAN MANDATE FOR ALL SECONDARY SCHOOLS. HFU SENT FUNDS TO HELP THE ARCHDIOCESE OF GULU PURCHASE 3 MOTORCYCLES/MASS KITS/CHASUBLES FOR THE NEWLY ORDAINED PRIESTS TO ALLOW THEM TO PERFORM THEIR PRIESTLY MINISTRY. THE ARCHBISHOP FLYNN RURAL EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (THE FARM) PROVIDES TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT FOR LOCAL VILLAGERS, AND FOOD FOR THE STUDENTS OF AFSS. HFU PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE FARM FOR OPERATING AND PLANTING EXPENSES. IN 2023, HFU PROVIDED A GRANT TO BUILD A CORN CRIB CRIB TO DRY AND STORE THE CORN PROPERLY. HFU RESUMED ITS SUPPORT OF THE DAVID FAGERLEE MEDICAL CENTRE, LOCATED IN ADILANG VILLAGE. THE CLINIC PROVIDES LIFE SAVING MEDICAL CARE WHERE THERE WAS NO ACCESS WITHIN A DAYS WALK FOR MANY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Todd Ziesmer Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $90,966 |
William Kottemann President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Mark Whims Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Joe Ditsch Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Corrina Conley Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jerry Powaser Director | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $1,311,963 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $103,888 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,311,963 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $10,189 |
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 | $1,322,152 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $967,038 |
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. | $90,966 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,483 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $12,280 |
Payroll taxes | $6,962 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $967 |
Information technology | $6,004 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $5,827 |
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 | $473 |
All other expenses | $11,379 |
Total functional expenses | $1,120,905 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $765,759 |
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 | $765,759 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $572 |
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 | $572 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $619,744 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $145,443 |
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 | $765,759 |