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Bessies Hope

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 / Human Service Organizations - Multipurpose (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$101k (2023)

Expenses
$87.6k (2023)

Total Assets
$24.5k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$100,709
Expenses
$87,645
Net Income
$13,064
Net Assets
$24,494
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $100,609
99.9%
Program Services $100
0.1%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $24,494
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $24,494
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Sharron Brandrup (Executive Director) $16,385 $0
Linda Holloway (Development Director) $16,300 $0
David Geras (Board Member) $0 $0
Tyler Nitta (Board Member) $0 $0
Ann O'neill (Chairperson) $0 $0
Susan Markley (Secretary) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$117,613
Expenses
$204,444
Net Income
-$86,831
Net Assets
$11,430
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $116,743
99.3%
Program Services $470
0.4%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $400
0.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $12,500
Total Liabilities $1,070
Net Assets $11,430
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Linda Holloway (Development Director) $57,741 $0
Sharron Brandrup (Executive Director) $52,000 $0
David Geras (Board Member) $0 $0
Tyler Nitta (Board Member) $0 $0
Ann O'neill (Chairperson) $0 $0
Susan Markley (Secretary) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$176,625
Expenses
$190,241
Net Income
-$13,616
Net Assets
$98,260
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $183,458
> 100%
Program Services $560
0.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$7,393
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $81,539
42.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $7,943
4.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $101,812
Total Liabilities $3,552
Net Assets $98,260
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Linda Holloway (Developmental Director) $42,288 $0 $0
Sharron Brandrup (Executive Director) $39,250 $0 $0
David Geras (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Markley (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Nitta (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ann O'neil (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Jadon Webb (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$282,359
Expenses
$311,753
Net Income
-$29,394
Net Assets
$111,878
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $249,502
88.4%
Program Services $4,120
1.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $28,737
10.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $110,761
35.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $101,512
32.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $112,117
Total Liabilities $239
Net Assets $111,878
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Linda Holloway (Developmental Director) $61,683 $0 $0
Sharron Brandrup (Executive Director) $60,451 $0 $0
Patricia Robinson (Board Member, Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Richard Stephenson (Board Member, Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Susan Markley (Board Member, Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ann O'neill (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Geras (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Nitta (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Katy Barnett (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jadon Webb (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$313,580
Expenses
$298,797
Net Income
$14,783
Net Assets
$141,275
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $205,707
65.6%
Program Services $17,742
5.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $90,131
28.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $81,684
27.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $134,588
45.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $146,360
Total Liabilities $5,085
Net Assets $141,275
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Linda Holloway (Developmental Director) $41,829 $0 $0
Sharron Brandrup (Executive Director) $39,855 $0 $0
Patricia Robinson (Board Member, Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Richard Stephenson (Board Member, Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Susan Markley (Board Member, Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lafawn Biddle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Geras (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Nitta (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Katy Barnett (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$294,919
Expenses
$281,160
Net Income
$13,759
Net Assets
$126,493
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $238,305
80.8%
Program Services $12,550
4.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $44,064
14.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $81,545
29.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $118,882
42.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $131,594
Total Liabilities $5,101
Net Assets $126,493
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Linda Holloway (Developmental Director) $43,343 $0 $0
Sharron Brandrup (Executive Director) $38,202 $0 $0
Patricia Robinson (Board Member, Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Richard Stephenson (Board Member, Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Susan Markley (Board Member, Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lafawn Biddle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Geras (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Steve Edmonds (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Doug Krug (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$323,482
Expenses
$277,448
Net Income
$46,034
Net Assets
$81,733
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $333,478
> 100%
Program Services $13,800
4.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$23,796
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $175,660
63.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $86,961
Total Liabilities $5,228
Net Assets $81,733
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sharron Brandrup (Executive Director) $41,499 $0 $0
Linda Holloway (Developmental Director) $40,754 $0 $0
David Geras (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Richard Stephenson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Susan Markley (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Robinson (President) $0 $0 $0
Lafawn Biddle (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$258,612
Expenses
$250,871
Net Income
$7,741
Net Assets
$35,699
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $244,908
94.7%
Program Services $9,750
3.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,954
1.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $162,317
64.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $40,973
Total Liabilities $5,274
Net Assets $35,699
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sharron Brandrup (Executive Director) $46,342 $0 $0
Linda Holloway (Developmental Director) $40,748 $0 $0
David Geras (President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Stephenson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Susan Markley (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Peter Crouse (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Mike Holbrook (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Pam Silverberg (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$261,009
Expenses
$250,618
Net Income
$10,391
Net Assets
$27,958
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $264,665
> 100%
Program Services $13,400
5.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$17,056
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $80,961
32.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $79,510
31.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $32,385
Total Liabilities $4,427
Net Assets $27,958

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$219,222
Expenses
$218,718
Net Income
$504
Net Assets
$17,567
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $222,861
> 100%
Program Services $15,500
7.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$19,139
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $78,135
35.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $67,335
30.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $21,361
Total Liabilities $3,794
Net Assets $17,567

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$222,015
Expenses
$230,170
Net Income
-$8,155
Net Assets
$17,063
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $216,540
97.5%
Program Services $15,333
6.9%
Investment Income $102
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$9,960
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $72,998
31.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $80,726
35.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $20,096
Total Liabilities $3,033
Net Assets $17,063

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$230,018
Expenses
$284,323
Net Income
-$54,305
Net Assets
$25,218
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $228,518
99.3%
Program Services $15,425
6.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$13,925
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,406
23.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $102,982
36.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $28,965
Total Liabilities $3,747
Net Assets $25,218

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$269,138
Expenses
$271,243
Net Income
-$2,105
Net Assets
$79,524
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $132,088
49.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,919
1.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $134,131
49.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $172,442
63.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $83,930
Total Liabilities $4,406
Net Assets $79,524

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

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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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

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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