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Hostage Us Inc

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: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Victims' Services (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$539k (2024)

Expenses
$409k (2024)

Total Assets
$1.14M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$5.12k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2016 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 June
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$538,976
Expenses
$408,593
Net Income
$130,383
Net Assets
$1,132,440
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $515,168
95.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $10,232
1.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $13,576
2.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $130,231
31.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $156,913
38.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,137,558
Total Liabilities $5,118
Net Assets $1,132,440
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Liz Cathcart (Executive Director) $125,987 $0 $4,151
John Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jose Freig (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Bowker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jack Lichtenstein (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Scott Moore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Pedraza (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Mason (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily Lenzner (Director Thru 09/23) $0 $0 $0
Tim Phillips (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Amy Manson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dave Komendat (President) $0 $0 $0
Tom Sanderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Hoffner (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$380,847
Expenses
$284,912
Net Income
$95,935
Net Assets
$1,002,057
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $351,577
92.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5,553
1.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $23,717
6.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $124,678
43.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $69,989
24.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,004,583
Total Liabilities $2,526
Net Assets $1,002,057
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Liz Cathcart (Executive Director) $114,974 $0 $3,758
John Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jose Freig (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Bowker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jack Lichtenstein (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Cipriani Thru 100122 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Scott Moore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Pedraza (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dana Shell Smith Thru 102622 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Mason (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily Lenzner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Phillips (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Amy Manson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dave Komendat (President) $0 $0 $0
Trey Lackey Thru 100722 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Sanderson Begin 120522 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Hoffner Begin 110822 (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$462,078
Expenses
$263,322
Net Income
$198,756
Net Assets
$922,842
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $432,896
93.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $921
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $28,261
6.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $116,393
44.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $43,999
16.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $924,074
Total Liabilities $1,232
Net Assets $922,842
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Liz Frank (Executive Director) $119,500 $0 $3,471
John Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jose Freig (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Bowker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jack Lichtenstein (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Cipriani (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Scott Moore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Pedraza (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dana Shell Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Mason (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily Lenzner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Ricks Thru 070121 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Phillips (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Amy Manson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dave Komendat (President) $0 $0 $0
Trey Lackey Effective 072121 (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$467,933
Expenses
$219,292
Net Income
$248,641
Net Assets
$723,913
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $444,530
95.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $469
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $22,934
4.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $110,000
50.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $30,876
14.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $725,666
Total Liabilities $1,753
Net Assets $723,913
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Liz Frank (Executive Director) $94,102 $0 $3,396
Kristen Mulvihill (Director Through 09/20/20) $0 $0 $0
John Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jose Freig (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Bowker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jack Lichtenstein (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Cipriani (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Scott Moore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Pedraza (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dana Shell Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Mason (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily Lenzner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Ricks (Director Through 07/21/20) $0 $0 $0
Tim Phillips (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Amy Manson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dave Komendat (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$391,854
Expenses
$334,330
Net Income
$57,524
Net Assets
$475,272
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $374,552
95.6%
Program Services $16,920
4.3%
Investment Income $382
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $154,154
46.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $74,077
22.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $514,917
Total Liabilities $39,645
Net Assets $475,272
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rachel Briggs Through 4302020 (Executive Director) $142,338 $0 $0
Liz Frank (Executive Director) $51,051 $0 $0
Dave Komendat (President) $0 $0 $0
Amy Manson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tim Phillips (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Mulvihill (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Geltzer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jose Freig (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Bowker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Monaco (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jack Lichtenstein (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Cipriani (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Scott Moore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Pedraza (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dana Shell Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Mason (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily Lenzner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Ricks (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$495,314
Expenses
$313,566
Net Income
$181,748
Net Assets
$417,748
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $411,182
83.0%
Program Services $61,623
12.4%
Investment Income $147
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $21,941
4.4%
Sales of Assets $421
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $131,250
41.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $64,734
20.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $425,295
Total Liabilities $7,547
Net Assets $417,748
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rachel Briggs (Executive Director) $122,633 $0 $0
Dave Komendat (President) $0 $0 $0
Amy Manson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tim Phillips (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Mulvihill (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Geltzer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jose Freig (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Bowker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Monaco (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jack Lichtenstein (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Cipriani (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Scott Moore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Pedraza (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dana Shell Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$333,199
Expenses
$286,547
Net Income
$46,652
Net Assets
$236,000
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $289,739
87.0%
Program Services $43,379
13.0%
Investment Income $81
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $120,095
41.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $42,999
15.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $250,919
Total Liabilities $14,919
Net Assets $236,000
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rachel Briggs (Executive Di) $119,761 $0 $0
Don Cipriani (Director/Ex) $0 $0 $0
Amy Manson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Mulvihill (Director/Ex) $0 $0 $0
Jere Van Dyk (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peggy O Neill (Ex Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Bowker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gene Delaune (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jack Lichtenstein (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Komendat (President) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Buchanan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Pedraza (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Geltzer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jose Freig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Monaco (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Scott Moore (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$247,760
Expenses
$295,666
Net Income
-$47,906
Net Assets
$189,348
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $177,024
71.4%
Program Services $70,625
28.5%
Investment Income $111
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $120,411
40.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $5,563
1.9%
Other Salaries and Wages $41,371
14.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $192,147
Total Liabilities $2,799
Net Assets $189,348
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rachel Briggs (Executive Di) $120,000 $0 $0
Don Cipriani (President) $0 $0 $0
Amy Manson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Mulvihill (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Jere Van Dyk (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peggy O Neill (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Bowker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gene Delaune (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jack Lichtenstein (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Komendat (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Buchanan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Pedraza (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$463,466
Expenses
$227,387
Net Income
$236,079
Net Assets
$237,254
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $463,404
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $62
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $91,013
40.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $20,527
9.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $241,055
Total Liabilities $3,801
Net Assets $237,254
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rachel Briggs (Executive Di) $30,000 $0 $0
Don Cipriani (President) $0 $0 $0
Amy Manson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Mulvihill (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Jere Van Dyk (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peggy O Neill (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Bowker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gene Delaune (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jack Lichtenstein (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Komendat (Director) $0 $0 $0

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