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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Linda Holloway Developmental Director | Officer | 40 | $42,288 |
Sharron Brandrup Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $39,250 |
Susan Markley Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ann O'neil Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Geras Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tyler Nitta Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $53,871 |
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. | $81,539 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,262 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $7,943 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $12,270 |
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 | $9,142 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,884 |
Office expenses | $4,758 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $17,376 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $60 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $398 |
Total functional expenses | $190,241 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $100,984 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $828 |
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 | $101,812 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,552 |
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 | $3,552 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $98,260 |
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 | $101,812 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Bessies Hope has recieved totaling $12,364.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
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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