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Echoes Of Hope

  • El Segundo, CA
  • Tax-exempt since June 2007
  • EIN: 26-0217549

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services, Awards (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$363k (2024)

Expenses
$393k (2024)

Total Assets
$268k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$20.4k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$362,826
Expenses
$393,016
Net Income
-$30,190
Net Assets
$247,433
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $246,960
68.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $115,866
31.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $105,000
26.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $52,018
13.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $267,856
Total Liabilities $20,423
Net Assets $247,433
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nicole Guiral (Executive Dir.) $105,000 $0 $0
Stacia Robitaille (Ceo/Director) $0 $0 $0
Luc Robitaille (Cfo/Director) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Thorson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jevon Wilkes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stefanie Hirsch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Rosenbaum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Risa Shapiro (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 5, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$373,618
Expenses
$415,154
Net Income
-$41,536
Net Assets
$277,623
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $260,993
69.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $112,625
30.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $103,000
24.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $58,081
14.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $285,118
Total Liabilities $7,495
Net Assets $277,623
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nicole Guiral (Executive Dir.) $103,000 $0 $0
Stacia Robitaille (Ceo/Director) $0 $0 $0
Luc Robitaille (Cfo/Director) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Thorson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jevon Wilkes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stefanie Hirsch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Rosenbaum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Risa Shapiro (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 6, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$336,851
Expenses
$315,027
Net Income
$21,824
Net Assets
$319,159
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $324,542
96.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $12,309
3.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,125
31.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $43,204
13.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $319,159
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $319,159
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nicole Guiral (Executive Dir.) $100,125 $0 $0
Stacia Robitaille (Ceo/Director) $0 $0 $0
Luc Robitaille (Cfo/Director) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Thorson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jevon Wilkes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stefanie Hirsch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Rosenbaum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Risa Shapiro (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 9, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$262,493
Expenses
$338,674
Net Income
-$76,181
Net Assets
$237,591
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $250,456
95.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $12,037
4.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $84,167
24.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $17,663
5.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $269,901
Total Liabilities $32,310
Net Assets $237,591
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nicole Guiral (Executive Dir.) $84,167 $0 $0
Stacia Robitaille (Ceo/Director) $0 $0 $0
Luc Robitaille (Cfo/Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Buxbaum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stefanie Hirsch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Rosenbaum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Risa Shapiro (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 4, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$268,532
Expenses
$273,932
Net Income
-$5,400
Net Assets
$272,638
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $208,534
77.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $26,797
10.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $33,201
12.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $80,025
29.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $29,202
10.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $296,338
Total Liabilities $23,700
Net Assets $272,638
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nicole Knosp (Executive Dir.) $80,025 $0 $0
Stacia Robitaille (Ceo/Director) $0 $0 $0
Luc Robitaille (Cfo/Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Buxbaum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stefanie Hirsch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Rosenbaum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Risa Shapiro (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 10, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$291,110
Expenses
$336,426
Net Income
-$45,316
Net Assets
$278,038
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $208,805
71.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $82,305
28.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $80,000
23.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $33,217
9.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $278,038
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $278,038
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nicole Knosp (Executive Dir.) $80,000 $0 $0
Stacia Robitaille (Ceo/Director) $0 $0 $0
Luc Robitaille (Cfo/Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Buxbaum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stefanie Hirsch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Rosenbaum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Risa Shapiro (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 3, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$280,449
Expenses
$347,482
Net Income
-$67,033
Net Assets
$323,354
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $130,515
46.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $34
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $149,900
53.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $131,108
37.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $325,085
Total Liabilities $1,731
Net Assets $323,354
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nicole Knosp (Executive Dir.) $80,000 $0 $0
Stacia Robitaille (Ceo/Director) $0 $0 $0
Luc Robitaille (Cfo/Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Buxbaum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stefanie Hirsch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Rosenbaum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Risa Shapiro (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$533,917
Expenses
$326,276
Net Income
$207,641
Net Assets
$390,387
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $127,874
24.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $406,043
76.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $102,679
31.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $390,387
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $390,387
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nicole Knosp (Executive Dir.) $67,500 $0 $0
Stacia Robitaille (Ceo/Director) $0 $0 $0
Luc Robitaille (Cfo/Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Buxbaum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stefanie Hirsch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Rosenbaum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Risa Shapiro (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$357,884
Expenses
$266,366
Net Income
$91,518
Net Assets
$182,746
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $151,136
42.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $206,748
57.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $85,921
32.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $185,417
Total Liabilities $2,671
Net Assets $182,746
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nicole Knosp (Executive Dir.) $60,000 $0 $0
Stacia Robitaille (Ceo/Director) $0 $0 $0
Luc Robitaille (Cfo/Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Buxbaum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stefanie Hirsch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Rosenbaum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Risa Shapiro (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 7, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$211,704
Expenses
$172,874
Net Income
$38,830
Net Assets
$91,228
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $100,237
47.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $111,467
52.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $73,750
42.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $113,102
Total Liabilities $21,874
Net Assets $91,228
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nicole Knosp (Executive Dir.) $37,083 $0 $0
Jevone Wilkes (Director) $36,667 $0 $0
Stacia Robitaille (Director) $0 $0 $0
Luc Robitaille (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Buxbaum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stefanie Hirsch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Rosenbaum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Risa Shapiro (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Brown (Ceo) $0 $0 $0
Laura Baker (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 9, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$146,206
Expenses
$213,926
Net Income
-$67,720
Net Assets
$52,398
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $36,632
25.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $109,574
74.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $84,379
39.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $52,398
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $52,398
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Stacia Robitaille (Director) $0 $0 $0
Luc Robitaille (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Buxbaum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Knosp (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0
Stefanie Hirsch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Rosenbaum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Risa Shapiro (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Brown (Ceo) $0 $0 $0
Laura Baker (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 29, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$156,797
Expenses
$177,203
Net Income
-$20,406
Net Assets
$120,118
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $77,236
49.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $79,561
50.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $76,667
43.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $126,334
Total Liabilities $6,216
Net Assets $120,118
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Stacia Robitaille (Director) $0 $0 $0
Luc Robitaille (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Buxbaum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Gagliano (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stefanie Hirsch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Rosenbaum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Risa Shapiro (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Brown (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Laura Baker (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 9, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$298,381
Expenses
$191,368
Net Income
$107,013
Net Assets
$140,523
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $169,761
56.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $128,620
43.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $80,000
41.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $140,872
Total Liabilities $349
Net Assets $140,523

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$204,800
Expenses
$208,111
Net Income
-$3,311
Net Assets
$33,510
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $101,300
49.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $103,500
50.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,555
29.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $4,666
2.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $36,967
Total Liabilities $3,457
Net Assets $33,510

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$336,224
Expenses
$294,307
Net Income
$41,917
Net Assets
$36,821
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $260,559
77.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $75,665
22.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $99,022
33.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $8,334
2.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $72,657
Total Liabilities $35,836
Net Assets $36,821

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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