Civic Intelligence

Hope on a String Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 27-4651878

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Sep 08, 2015

Organization Profilewww.hopeonastring.org

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318 W 118th StreetFloor 1New York, NY 10026

(646) 469-4114

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

71st percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

13th percentile

-24%

Higher net margin than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$43,750

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 16.3% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

11th percentile

-40%

Faster asset growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

25th percentile

-17%

Faster revenue growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets74th percentile

Assets

Down

$97,916

Down $66,179 (-40%) from 2013

Net Assets

Down

$90,272

Down $65,487 (-42%) from 2013

Liabilities

Down

$7,644

Down $692 (-8.3%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue71st percentileNet Margin13th percentile

Revenue

Down

$267,930

Down $56,559 (-17%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$333,417

Up $48,460 (+17%) from 2013

Net Income

Down

-$65,487

Down $105,019 (-266%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth11th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2012: $121,406Liabilities 2012: $5,179Net Assets 2012: $116,2272012Assets 2013: $164,095Liabilities 2013: $8,336Net Assets 2013: $155,7592013Assets 2014: $97,916Liabilities 2014: $7,644Net Assets 2014: $90,2722014Assets 2015: $189,023Liabilities 2015: $7,004Net Assets 2015: $182,0192015Assets 2016: $285,171Liabilities 2016: $12,711Net Assets 2016: $272,4602016Assets 2017: $317,766Liabilities 2017: $13,112Net Assets 2017: $304,6542017Assets 2018: $325,612Liabilities 2018: $13,403Net Assets 2018: $312,2092018Assets 2019: $494,648Liabilities 2019: $13,319Net Assets 2019: $481,3292019Assets 2020: $702,194Liabilities 2020: $26,299Net Assets 2020: $675,8952020Assets 2021: $433,185Liabilities 2021: $26,298Net Assets 2021: $406,8872021Assets 2022: $511,873Liabilities 2022: $13,663Net Assets 2022: $498,2102022Assets 2023: $222,775Liabilities 2023: $16,654Net Assets 2023: $206,1212023Assets 2024: $145,758Liabilities 2024: $939Net Assets 2024: $144,8192024

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$97,916
Liabilities$7,644
Net Assets$90,272
Open 2014 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth25th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2012: $195,0712012Revenue 2013: $324,489Expenses 2013: $284,957Net Income 2013: $39,5322013Revenue 2014: $267,930Expenses 2014: $333,417Net Income 2014: -$65,4872014Revenue 2015: $397,158Expenses 2015: $308,329Net Income 2015: $88,8292015Revenue 2016: $505,462Expenses 2016: $415,033Net Income 2016: $90,4292016Revenue 2017: $536,702Expenses 2017: $504,774Net Income 2017: $31,9282017Revenue 2018: $604,754Expenses 2018: $597,290Net Income 2018: $7,4642018Revenue 2019: $729,629Expenses 2019: $560,551Net Income 2019: $169,0782019Revenue 2020: $649,302Expenses 2020: $454,736Net Income 2020: $194,5662020Revenue 2021: $232,646Expenses 2021: $501,654Net Income 2021: -$269,0082021Revenue 2022: $620,017Expenses 2022: $528,676Net Income 2022: $91,3412022Revenue 2023: $295,811Expenses 2023: $598,937Net Income 2023: -$303,1262023Revenue 2024: $291,641Expenses 2024: $352,943Net Income 2024: -$61,3022024

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$267,930
Expenses$333,417
Net Income-$65,487
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Sep 8, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$271,652
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Hope on a String is a non-profit, grassroots organization that seeks to foster an environment of social transformation and economic development in Haiti through participation in music.

We seek to foster an environment of social transformation and economic development in Haiti through participation in music. Music is a key pillar of Haitian culture, serving not only as an emotional outlet and a healing mechanism for individuals and communities, but also as a universally-accessible vehicle for galvanizing community unity. We believe in building community engagement through participation in music and facilitating support for community-driven initiatives. In our model, music excellence in individuals is a potential by-product in our ultimate goal: community engagement in social issues.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$155,759$90,272▼ $65,487
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$44,892$51,206▲ $6,314
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$117,950$46,624▼ $71,326
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,253$86▼ $1,167
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$164,095$97,916▼ $66,179
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$8,336$7,644▼ $692
Other Liabilities-$0-
Total Liabilities$8,336$7,644▼ $692
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$155,759$90,272▼ $65,487
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$164,095$97,916▼ $66,179

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$31,130$4,553$35,683
Equipment$20,076$6,723$26,799
Buildings$0$0$0
Other Land Buildings$0$0$0
Land$0-$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay90th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Bennett RathbunExecutive DirectorFT$43,750$43,750

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Christina BechholdChairperson
Andrew RussVice Chair
Edward FaustinDirector
Tim VisserDirector
Negin SohrabiSecretary
Cassandro JoseneyTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$267,536
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$6
Other Revenue
$388
All Other Contributions
$263,308
Change in Net Assets
$-65,487
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$190,608
Other Expenses$142,809
Total Fundraising Expense$23,834
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$163,110$6,395$10,000$179,505
Fees for Services Other$33,461$722$8,199$42,382
Fees for Services Accounting$2,304$23,178-$25,482
Occupancy$21,349$1,828$1,230$24,407
Travel$22,048$677$1,567$24,292
Office Expenses$8,411$240$1,812$10,463
Payroll Taxes$5,764$378$703$6,845
All Other Expenses$7,452$-1,380$149$6,221
Depreciation Depletion-$4,449-$4,449
Other Employee Benefits$3,665$565$28$4,258
Conferences and Meetings$79$1,788$87$1,954
Information Technology$1,456$120$56$1,632
Insurance-$815-$815
Advertising$709-$3$712
Total Functional Expenses$269,808$39,775$23,834$333,417
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
7
Spending
$233,150

International Compliance

Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Central America and the CaribbeanProgram ServicesMUSIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN MUSIC AS A FORM OF EXPRESSION TO STRENGTHEN THE HAITIAN PEOPLE AND SUSTAIN THEIR HOPE. THE MUSIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY WITH: A MUSIC LIBRARY (RECORDING AND EDUCATION MATERIAL) AN INSTRUMENT LIBRARY BASIC MUSIC CLASSES INSTRUMENT INSTRUCTION CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS MUSIC MENTORSHIPS A VENUE FOR IMPROMPTU AND ORGANIZED MUSIC PERFORMANCES.17$233,150
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$3,835
Fundraising Direct Expenses$3,722
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“For reviewing the Form 990, we will first review the document in detail with the finance sub-committee of the board, explaining the various components and answering questions, as well as reviewing the process based on any revelations we have in looking at the previous year's statements. Next, we will present a synopsis of the filing and resulting highlight/points of note to the general meeting of the board at the next appropriate moment.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Each Director, Principal Officer and Member of the Committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person: A.Has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy B.Has read and understands the policy C.Has agreed to comply with the policy, and D.Understands the organization is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primal in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“We used the economic research institute's nonprofit comparable assessor database to research existing salaries for comparable nonprofit ED's and incorporated organization needs. A voting member of the governing body who receives compensation directly, or indirectly, from the organization for services is precluded from voting on materials pertaining to that member's compensation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“All documents are available upon request when made to the corporations address.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Hope on a String Inc
EIN
27-4651878
Phone
6464694114
Address
318 W 118th Street, Floor 1, New York, NY 10026

Signing Officer

Name
Bennett Rathbun
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6464694114
Signed
2015-09-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Bennett Rathbun
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
2
Volunteers
120

Preparer

Firm
Easy Office dba Jitasa
Address
1750 W Front Street, Suite 200, Boise, ID 83702
Preparer
Mary Soper
Phone
2082874777
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Header, Line B

“Client is amending 2014 Form 990 to adjust for changes made to the Statement of Functional Expenses.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting Fees paid for by a donor”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Part X, Line 2

“Income Taxes - No provision is made for income taxes as the Organization is exempt from Federal an State income taxes under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The Organization's tax returns generally remain subject to examination for three years after filing.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0The HOAS Community Center continues to serve as a key central resource to the local community. Once a former nightclub and one-time brothel, HOAS has turned the building into a vibrant and positive space that fosters community engagement and community-led change. The Center is where we conduct our musical instrument lessons and art classes; it is where community members come to meet and network; and, thanks to the completion of a new performance stage built by local tradesmen inside the Center, it is where we can now hold community performances, which frequently attract audiences in the hundreds. The Community Center also has newly built bathroom facilities, providing the community with access to some of the only modern, sanitary toilets in the region.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Income Taxes - No provision is made for income taxes as the Organization is exempt from Federal an State income taxes under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The Organization's tax returns generally remain subject to examination for three years after filing.
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IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt0MUSIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN MUSIC AS A FORM OF EXPRESSION TO STRENGTHEN THE HAITIAN PEOPLE AND SUSTAIN THEIR HOPE. THE MUSIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY WITH: A MUSIC LIBRARY (RECORDING AND EDUCATION MATERIAL) AN INSTRUMENT LIBRARY BASIC MUSIC CLASSES INSTRUMENT INSTRUCTION CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS MUSIC MENTORSHIPS A VENUE FOR IMPROMPTU AND ORGANIZED MUSIC PERFORMANCES.
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IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MUSIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN MUSIC AS A FORM OF EXPRESSION TO STRENGTHEN THE HAITIAN PEOPLE AND SUSTAIN THEIR HOPE. THE MUSIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY WITH: A MUSIC LIBRARY (RECORDING AND EDUCATION MATERIAL) AN INSTRUMENT LIBRARY BASIC MUSIC CLASSES INSTRUMENT INSTRUCTION CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS MUSIC MENTORSHIPS A VENUE FOR IMPROMPTU AND ORGANIZED MUSIC PERFORMANCES.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Client is amending 2014 Form 990 to adjust for changes made to the Statement of Functional Expenses.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1For reviewing the Form 990, we will first review the document in detail with the finance sub-committee of the board, explaining the various components and answering questions, as well as reviewing the process based on any revelations we have in looking at the previous year's statements. Next, we will present a synopsis of the filing and resulting highlight/points of note to the general meeting of the board at the next appropriate moment.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Each Director, Principal Officer and Member of the Committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person: A.Has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy B.Has read and understands the policy C.Has agreed to comply with the policy, and D.Understands the organization is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primal in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3We used the economic research institute's nonprofit comparable assessor database to research existing salaries for comparable nonprofit ED's and incorporated organization needs. A voting member of the governing body who receives compensation directly, or indirectly, from the organization for services is precluded from voting on materials pertaining to that member's compensation.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4All documents are available upon request when made to the corporations address.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Consulting Fees paid for by a donor
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Header, Line B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g
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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$97,916
Liabilities
$7,644
Net assets
$90,272
Revenue
$267,930
Expenses
$333,417
Net income
-$65,487
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.46$0.01$1.45$2.92$3.53$0.61
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.23$0.17$2.06$2.96$5.99$3.03
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.12$0.14$4.98$6.20$5.29$0.91
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.33$0.26$4.07$2.33$5.02$2.69
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.02$0.26$6.76$6.49$4.55$1.95
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.95$0.13$4.81$7.30$5.61$1.69
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.26$0.13$3.12$6.05$5.97$0.07
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.18$0.13$3.05$5.37$5.05$0.32
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.85$0.13$2.72$5.05$4.15$0.90
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.89$0.07$1.82$3.97$3.08$0.89
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.98$0.08$0.90$2.68$3.33$0.65
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.64$0.08$1.56$3.24$2.85$0.40
2012XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.21$0.05$1.16$1.95