EIN 20-2523211

Hope Happens

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
Year formed
2004
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Hope Happens improves the lives of people with neurodegenerative disorders by financially supporting collaborative research at the Hope center for neurological disorders at Washington university school of medicine. Scientists seek new treatments and cures to fast-track progress. The organization also promotes public awareness of the need for cures and collaborates through translational research, social media, and events.
Total revenues
$186,931
2022
Total expenses
$225,285
2022
Total assets
$213,644
2022
Num. employees
3
2022

Program areas at Hope Happens

We enhance the lives of people with neurological disorders by financially supporting collaborative research at the Hope center for neurological disorders at Washington university school of medicine. At this cutting-edge facility scientists seek new treatments and cures for disabling neurological disorders like als, alzheimer's disease, autism, multiple sclerosis, parkinson's disease, huntington's disease, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, stroke, brain and spinal cord injury, as well as many other neurological diseases. Our cross-disease, translational, and collaborative approach to research will lead to swifter results, and fundamental discoveries about one neurological disease will lead to treatments and cures in others.
Promoting public awareness of the need for cures and the prospect of achieving them through collaborative translational research, social media, and events.

Grants made by Hope Happens

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Washington University in St. Louis (Wash. U)Translational Research, Meetings, Conferences, Collaboration Among Scientists, Pilot Projects, and Funding$100,000

Who funds Hope Happens

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
St Louis Community FoundationHealth$30,250
St Louis Community FoundationGeneral Support$22,466
The Blackbaud Giving FundGeneral Support$17,100
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at Hope Happens

NameTitleCompensation
Wendy ChromogaDirector of Development and Operations$42,614
Melissa SorensenDirector of Marketing and Communications
Gabriela InderwiesDirector of Development / Director of Operations / Development Officer$16,470
Julie LynchBoard Member$0
Christopher ImmingTreasurer$0
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Hope Happens

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$275,740
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$2,164
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$898
Net income from fundraising events$-91,879
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$8
Total revenues$186,931

Form 990s for Hope Happens

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-122022-11-11990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
2018-122020-06-09990View PDF
2017-122019-02-21990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $17,100 from The Blackbaud Giving Fund
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
June 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
May 20, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $41,750 from St Louis Community Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersProfessional associationsDisease-focused nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthMedical disciplines
Characteristics
Provides grantsConducts researchFundraising eventsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
117 N Kirkwood Rd Suite 201
Saint Louis, MO 63122
Metro area
St. Louis, MO-IL
County
St. Louis County, MO
Website URL
hopehappens.org/ 
Phone
(314) 725-3888
IRS details
EIN
20-2523211
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2004
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G90: Medical Disciplines
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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