Hope Creates is located in Saint Louis, MO. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Hope Creates employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hope Creates 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 06/2024, Hope Creates generated $345.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 37.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $330.8k during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 35.6% per year over the past 6 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HOPE CREATES EMPOWERS YOUTH AND ADULTS IN RECOVERY FROM, OR AT RISK OF, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TO STAY SOBER BY ENGAGING IN THE EXPRESSIVE ARTS AND A VIBRANT AND CREATIVE SOBER COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY CREATION EVENTS (CCE) - CCES ARE COLLABORATIVE GATHERINGS, OPEN TO ALL YOUTH/YOUNG ADULTS IN RECOVERY (FROM ONE DAY SOBER AND BEYOND) AND THEIR FAMILIES. THIS PROVIDES AN EASY, ENTRY-LEVEL ACTIVITY FOR ALL INVOLVED. EVENTS ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THOSE IN RECOVERY. IN THE CCES, YOUTH AND ADULTS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, ARE PROVIDED ART SUPPLIES AND/OR PERFORMANCE TRAINING SO THEY CAN CREATE IN DIFFERENT SETTINGS AND WITH DIFFERENT MEDIUMS - FROM AN URBAN SETTING WITH "LEGAL GRAFFITI" TO METAL SMITHING, GLASS BLOWING TO DRUM CIRCLES, CERAMICS TO A TRADITIONAL STUDIO FOR MODERN DANCE. ALL EVENTS ARE ADRENALINE-PUMPING FUN. WE EMPHASIZE A SAFE AND SOBER COMMUNITY EVENT THAT INCLUDES A SHARED MEAL WITH LOVING PEERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024, HOPE CREATES PRESENTED 11 CCE SESSIONS THAT INCLUDED 283 ATTENDEES.
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH (E & O) - EAES ARE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO ATTEND. ARTISTS IN RECOVERY SHARE THEIR ARTISTIC WORK, CREATED ON THEIR OWN OR IN CCES. ALL ARTISTS IN RECOVERY MAY SHOW THEIR WORK. HOWEVER, EXHIBITORS MUST HAVE OVER ONE YEAR SOBRIETY TO SIGN THEIR ARTWORK WITH THEIR FIRST NAME AND LAST INITIAL. ARTISTS WITH LESS THAN ONE YEAR SOBRIETY MAY SHOW THEIR ART ANONYMOUSLY. THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS MEMBERS TO EXPERIENCE THE VALUE OF THEIR ARTWORK AND SHARE THEIR STORIES OF RECOVERY, CREATIVITY, AND HOPE WITH THE COMMUNITY. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024, HOPE CREATES DELIVERED 293 E & O SESSIONS WITH 936 ATTENDEES.
MAKE YOUR M.A.R.C. (MUSIC. ART. RECOVERY. CONNECTION.) (MYM) - MAKE YOUR M.A.R.C. IS A NINE-SESSION PROGRAM FOR A COHORT OF 10-15 YOUTH AND ADULTS IN RECOVERY FROM OR DEEMED AT RISK FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. PARTICIPANTS MEET FOR 3-4 HOURS EACH SESSION, ENGAGING IN A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY HEALING ARTS EXPERIENCE IN PAINTING, DRAWING, MUSIC, PERCUSSION, AND STORYTELLING, AND DELIVER AN EXHIBITION AND CONCERT THE FINAL WEEK. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024, HOPE CREATES DELIVERED 6 MAKE YOUR M.A.R.C. COHORTS (46 MAKE YOUR M.A.R.C. SESSIONS) WITH 43 PARTICIPANTS AND 209 ATTENDEES.
EXPRESSIVE ARTS EXHIBITIONS (EAE) - EAES ARE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO ATTEND. ARTISTS IN RECOVERY SHARE THEIR ARTISTIC WORK, CREATED ON THEIR OWN OR IN CCES. ALL ARTISTS IN RECOVERY MAY SHOW THEIR WORK. HOWEVER, EXHIBITORS MUST HAVE OVER ONE YEAR SOBRIETY TO SIGN THEIR ARTWORK WITH THEIR FIRST NAME AND LAST INITIAL. ARTISTS WITH LESS THAN ONE YEAR SOBRIETY MAY SHOW THEIR ART ANONYMOUSLY. THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS MEMBERS TO EXPERIENCE THE VALUE OF THEIR ARTWORK AND SHARE THEIR STORIES OF RECOVERY, CREATIVITY, AND HOPE WITH THE COMMUNITY. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024, HOPE CREATES DELIVERED 2 SESSIONS WITH 30 PARTICIPANTS AND 288 ATTENDEES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Katherine Thomas-Dietz Executive Director | Officer | 60 | $60,005 |
Robert Bullivant Former Member | 0 | $1,050 | |
Carolyn Bryant Vice President - As Of 5/21/2024 | OfficerTrustee | 2.3 | $270 |
Parker Denny President | OfficerTrustee | 2.3 | $0 |
Patrick Rohrkaste Treasurer - As Of 5/4/2024 (vp Prior To 5/4/2024) | OfficerTrustee | 3.5 | $0 |
Melinda Love Secretary - As Of 5/21/2024 | OfficerTrustee | 2.3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $77,031 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $56,250 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $212,065 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $33,696 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $345,346 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $17,622 |
Investment income | $1,536 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$19,682 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $345,689 |
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. | $60,005 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,794 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $71,972 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $13,054 |
Payroll taxes | $5,887 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,688 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,501 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $81,155 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,443 |
Office expenses | $15,277 |
Information technology | $7,703 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,800 |
Travel | $5,411 |
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 | $150 |
Insurance | $4,256 |
All other expenses | $4,916 |
Total functional expenses | $330,837 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $67,533 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $37,046 |
Accounts receivable, net | $7,000 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $34,696 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $15,791 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,649 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $163,715 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,043 |
Grants payable | $3,750 |
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 | $3,399 |
Total liabilities | $9,192 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $110,188 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $44,335 |
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 | $163,715 |