Better Business Bureau Report for
Hope Unlimited, Inc.

Better Business Bureau Report issued February 2006
Better Business Bureau Report expires February 2008


This BBB Accredited charity meets all 20 Standards for Charity Accountability. Find out more...


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Hope Unlimited, Inc.
Address: 483 South Kirkwood Road
  St. Louis , MO 63122
Phone: 314-739-9819
314-822-4321
Web Address:
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1994, Missouri
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: exists to introduce at-risk youth in the metropolitan St. Louis area to Jesus Christ and to equip them with the skills to become productive members of society.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Hope Unlimited, Inc. (HU) meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

Kids Across America Camp, Sports Club, Tutoring, and Youth Opportunities Program.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, HU's program expenses were:

  
Kids Across America Camp 16,146
Sports Club 16,029
Youth Opportunities 7,255
Tutoring 2,418
Total Program Expenses: $41,848
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Carl Pence , Treasurer
Compensation*:
 $

Chair of the Board: Barbara Petty
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Registered Nurse

Board Size: 7

Paid Staff Size: 1

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

direct mail, invitations to fund raising events, grant proposals
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Tax Status

               

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
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Financial

               

The following information is based on HU's IRS Form 990 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004.

Source of Funds  
Direct Public Support 39,172
Other Revenue 2,480
Interest on Savings and Temporary Cash Investments 77
Total Income $41,729


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 88%    Administrative: 12% 

Total income   $41,729
  Program expenses $41,848
  Fund raising expenses
  Administrative expenses 5,975
 
Total expenses   $47,823
Expenses in Excess of Income   (6,094)
Beginning net assets   24,049
Ending net assets   17,955
Total liabilities  
Total assets   $17,955


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