Project High Hopes
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: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Management & Technical Assistance (NTEE)
Donations to this organization are tax deductible.
Summary charts: organization finances over time
Revenue $144k (2024)
Expenses $185k (2024)
Total Assets $186k (2024)
Total Liabilities $20.1k (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 April
2024
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $158,886 |
> 100%
|
| Interest Revenue | $0 | |
| Dividends | $335 |
0.2%
|
| Sales of Assets | -$15,017 | |
| Other Income | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $176,546 |
95.3%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $68,190 |
36.8%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $185,691 | |
| Total Liabilities | $20,100 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Haag (Director) | $59,000 | $0 |
| Robin Ruhwedel (Vice President) | $0 | $0 |
| Winifred E Haag (President/Treasurer) | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on March 17, 2025Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending April
2023
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $162,476 |
80.6%
|
| Interest Revenue | $0 | |
| Dividends | $320 |
0.2%
|
| Sales of Assets | $28,528 |
14.2%
|
| Other Income | $10,000 |
5.0%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $254,978 |
94.3%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $59,000 |
21.8%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $215,188 | |
| Total Liabilities | $8,831 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Haag (Director) | $59,000 | $0 |
| Robin Ruhwedel (Vice President) | $0 | $0 |
| Winifred E Haag (President/Treasurer) | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Dec. 7, 2023Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending April
2022
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $258,150 | |
| Interest Revenue | $11 | |
| Dividends | $543 | |
| Sales of Assets | -$290,657 | |
| Other Income | $10,129 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $296,592 |
98.4%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $52,397 |
17.4%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $275,148 | |
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Haag (Director) | $52,397 | $0 |
| Ira Lechner (Chairman) | $0 | $0 |
| Winifred E Haag (President/Treas) | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Aug. 3, 2022Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
990-T
For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
Fiscal Year Ending April
2021
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $332,611 | |
| Interest Revenue | $5 | |
| Dividends | $315 | |
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Other Income | $6,586 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $297,506 |
97.5%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $67,493 |
22.1%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $598,383 | |
| Total Liabilities | $1 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Haag (Director) | $59,000 | $4,493 |
| Robin Ruhwedel (Vice President) | $4,000 | $0 |
| Ira Lechner (Chairman) | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Sept. 9, 2021Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
990-T
For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
Fiscal Year Ending April
2020
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $667,510 |
99.2%
|
| Interest Revenue | $14 |
0.0%
|
| Dividends | $158 |
0.0%
|
| Sales of Assets | $5,310 |
0.8%
|
| Other Income | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $755,651 |
98.8%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $132,347 |
17.3%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,371,408 | |
| Total Liabilities | $1 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Robin Ruhwedel (Vice President) | $65,376 | $0 |
| Geoffrey Haag (Director) | $64,858 | $2,113 |
| Ira Lechner (Chairman) | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Sept. 14, 2020Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
990-T
For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
Fiscal Year Ending April
2019
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $891,926 |
96.9%
|
| Interest Revenue | $35 |
0.0%
|
| Dividends | $2,420 |
0.3%
|
| Sales of Assets | $26,292 |
2.9%
|
| Other Income | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $908,788 |
99.3%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $130,703 |
14.3%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,463,206 | |
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Robin Ruhwedel (Vice President) | $66,638 | $0 |
| Hannah Mixdorf (Strategic Dev Dir) | $62,560 | $2,011 |
| Chelsea Costello Hornyak (Communications Dir) | $62,560 | $2,011 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Sept. 10, 2019Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
990-T
For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
Fiscal Year Ending April
2018
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $651,048 |
> 100%
|
| Interest Revenue | $12 |
0.0%
|
| Dividends | $1,900 |
1.1%
|
| Sales of Assets | -$473,736 | |
| Other Income | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $1,120,065 |
> 100%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $61,679 |
6.0%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,457,934 | |
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Robin Ruhwedel (Employee) | $72,934 | $0 |
| Geoffrey Haag (Director) | $58,069 | $3,610 |
| Ira Lechner (Chairman) | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Feb. 9, 2019Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
990-T
For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
Fiscal Year Ending April
2017
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $855,625 |
82.6%
|
| Interest Revenue | $340 |
0.0%
|
| Dividends | $23,857 |
2.3%
|
| Sales of Assets | $155,738 |
15.0%
|
| Other Income | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $1,428,212 |
99.4%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $55,719 |
3.9%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,404,831 | |
| Total Liabilities | $100,000 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Robin Ruhwedel (Employee) | $78,605 | $2,450 |
| Geoffrey Haag (Director) | $53,269 | $2,450 |
| Hannah Mixdorf (Employee) | $52,528 | $2,450 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Oct. 2, 2017Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending April
2016
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $341,676 |
55.8%
|
| Interest Revenue | $141 |
0.0%
|
| Dividends | $35,396 |
5.8%
|
| Sales of Assets | $235,651 |
38.5%
|
| Other Income | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $1,727,372 |
99.8%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $0 | |
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,805,797 | |
| Total Liabilities | $343,225 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Ira Lechner (Director) | $0 | $0 |
| Eileen Haag (Secretary/Treas) | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Oct. 31, 2016Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending April
2015
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $20,688 |
33.8%
|
| Interest Revenue | $128 |
0.2%
|
| Dividends | $141,733 |
> 100%
|
| Sales of Assets | -$101,433 | |
| Other Income | $20 |
0.0%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $1,163,757 |
100.0%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $0 | |
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,933,436 | |
| Total Liabilities | $343,225 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Ira Lechner (Director) | $0 | $0 |
| Eileen Haag (Secretary/Treas) | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Nov. 23, 2015Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending April
2014
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $1,072,840 |
89.9%
|
| Interest Revenue | $61 |
0.0%
|
| Dividends | $97,446 |
8.2%
|
| Sales of Assets | $22,993 |
1.9%
|
| Other Income | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $750,812 |
100.0%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $0 | |
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,986,998 | |
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Ira Lechner (Director) | $0 | $0 |
| Eileen Haag (Secretary/Treas) | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Oct. 17, 2014Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending April
2013
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $4,016,388 |
99.8%
|
| Interest Revenue | $10 |
0.0%
|
| Dividends | $1 |
0.0%
|
| Sales of Assets | $8,150 |
0.2%
|
| Other Income | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $192,484 |
100%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $0 | |
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,544,494 | |
| Total Liabilities | $1 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Nov. 14, 2013Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending April
2012
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $11,984 |
85.4%
|
| Interest Revenue | $0 | |
| Dividends | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $2,054 |
14.6%
|
| Other Income | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $25,474 |
100.0%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $6,000 |
23.5%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $712,704 | |
| Total Liabilities | $275 |
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending April
2011
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.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending April
2010
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.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending April
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.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending April
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.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending April
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.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
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