Blanket Fort Hope is located in Pelham, AL. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (P62) the organization is classified as: Victims Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Blanket Fort Hope employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blanket Fort Hope 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 12/2021, Blanket Fort Hope generated $523.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 48.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $189.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 27.0% per year over the past 5 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR HEART IS TO BE A FAITH-BASED RESOURCE FOR TRAFFICKED CHILDREN, PROVIDING THEM WITH STABILITY, HOUSING, LOVE, THERAPY, EDUCATION, FREEDOM, AND EXPOSING THEM TO THE GOSPEL TRUTHS OF JESUS CHRIST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDED HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION EDUCATION TO CHILDREN, LAW ENFORCEMENT, COURT PERSONNEL, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, TEACHERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC INVOLVING OVER 6500 PEOPLE. BFH IS WORKING WITH FOCUS ALABAMA THROUGH THE ALABAMA HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND THE EDUCATION SYSTEM TO BRING AWARENESS TO ALABAMA SCHOOLS.BLANKET FORT HOPE PRODUCED A NEW FOSTER CARE HUMAN TRAFFICKING TRAINING ALONG WITH SOCIAL WORKER PREVENTION EDUCATION. THROUGH OUR FOSTER CARE INITIATIVE. IN 2021 OVER 700 FOSTER FAMILES, SOCIAL WORKER AND DHR WERE TRAINED ON THE BEHAVIORAL, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EFFECTS OF THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING OF A CHILD AND HOW TO INDENTIFY AND FOSTER THESE CHILDREN FOR SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME.
ADVOCATING ON THE STATE LEVEL TO HAVE BETTER LAWS IN PLACETO HELP THE VICTIMS, PROSECUTE THE JOHNS AND PIMPS, AND TO PUT BILLS IN PLACE TO EDUCATE ALL HEALTHCARE WORKERS AND ANYONE APPLYING FOR A CDL LICENSE ON WHAT TO LOOK FOR. ALL BILLS HAVE PASSED. WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING TOWARD A BILL THAT IDENTIFIES JOHNS. WE ARE ALSO WORKING WITH THE TRAFFICKING FREE ZONE INITIATIVE FLAGSHIP DEMAND REDUCTION PROGRAM.
ASSISTED VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING WITH A FOCUS ON PROVIDING FOR THE BASIC NEEDS AND DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF 30 CHILDREN LOCATED IN THE SHELBY COUNTY, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TUSCALOOSA, TROY AND MONTGOMERY ALABAMA AREA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Alexa Likis-James CEO | Officer | 60 | $63,000 |
Della Pender Board Member, Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Mills Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Jarvis Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tangie Smith Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Parker Board Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $40,862 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $30,225 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $452,485 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $26,825 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $523,572 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $270 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$3,319 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $523,831 |
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. | $61,588 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,476 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $51,354 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $10,282 |
Payroll taxes | $8,424 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,313 |
Advertising and promotion | $125 |
Office expenses | $9,501 |
Information technology | $8,066 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,596 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $619 |
Interest | $23 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $289 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $189,067 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $195,268 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,982 |
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 | $351,526 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $11,518 |
Total assets | $560,294 |
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 | $4,610 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $555,684 |
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 | $560,294 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Blanket Fort Hope has recieved totaling $9,145.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
William D & Louise H Owens Charitable Tr Dated 011697 Smyrna, GA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | $8,000 |
Meredith Corporation Foundation Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $145 |
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