Bessies Hope

Organization Overview

Bessies Hope is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Bessies Hope employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bessies 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, Bessies Hope generated $176.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $190.2k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR NURSING HOME AND ASSISTED LIVING ELDERS (APPROX. 2,000) BY BRINGING TOGETHER YOUTH, FAMILIES, BUSINESSES, AND ORGANIZATIONS (APPROX. 3,000)

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

BESSIE'S HOPE ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR NURSING HOME AND ASSISTED LIVING BY BRINGING TOGETHER YOUTH, FAMILIES, BUSINESSES, AND ORGANIZATIONS. THE YOUTH AND ELDERS PROGRAM FACILITATES STRUCTURED, ONGOING VISITATIONS BETWEEN SCHOOLS, AND OTHER YOUTH GROUPS, AND NURSING HOME RESIDENTS, ENGAGING THE YOUTH AND THE ELDERS IN MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR RELATIONSHIP BUILDING. PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS INFUSE THIS"SERVICE-LEARNING" EXPERIENCE INTO THEIR STUDENTS' ACADEMIC CURRICULUM. READING AND WRITING ARE MAJOR COMPONENTS WITHIN THE INTERGENERATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS.THE FAMILY AND ELDERS PROGRAM INVOLVES THE TRAINING AND PLACEMENT OF VOLUNTEERS (YOUTH, ADULTS AND FAMILIES), IN ORDER THAT THEY MAY BECOME COMPANIONS, ADVOCATES, FAMILIES FOR ELDERS WHO HAVE LITTLE OR NO VISITATION. THE COMMUNITY AND ELDERS PROGRAM INVOLVES THE ORIENTATION, COORDINATION AND FACILITATION OF NURSING HOME VISITS FOR BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Linda Holloway
Developmental Director
$42,288
Sharron Brandrup
Executive Director
$39,250
Susan Markley
Secretary
$0
Ann O'neil
Chairperson
$0
David Geras
Board Member
$0
Tyler Nitta
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$24,448
Related organizations$0
Government grants $33,220
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$125,790
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $47,188
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$183,458
Total Program Service Revenue$560
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$7,393
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $176,625

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Bessies Hope has recieved totaling $12,364.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Community First Foundation

Arvada, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$7,035
Phyllis M Coors Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$5,000
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$250
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$79
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