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El Viento Foundation

EIN 33-0905269 • 501(c)3 • Garden Grove, CA

Profile

Our mission is to Educate, Enrich, and Empower our students to attain a college education and become productive citizens in society. Our partners include schools, service organizations, the business sector, and contributors.

11947 Valley View StGarden Grove, CA 92846

www.elviento.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

84th percentile

0.36x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 84% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

3rd percentile

-146%

Higher net margin than 3% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$123,970

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 97.6% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

13th percentile

-22%

Faster asset growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-32%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Assets

Down

$579,959

Down $160,898 (-22%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$46,365

Down $21,582 (-32%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$533,594

Down $139,316 (-21%) from 2024

Revenue

Down

$127,054

Down $59,570 (-32%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$312,855

Up $8,897 (+2.9%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$185,801

Down $68,467 (-58%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $841,360Liabilities 2010: $16,033Net Assets 2010: $825,3272010Assets 2011: $1,019,422Liabilities 2011: $3,653Net Assets 2011: $1,015,7692011Assets 2012: $1,077,420Liabilities 2012: $10,252Net Assets 2012: $1,067,1682012Assets 2013: $952,015Liabilities 2013: $10,045Net Assets 2013: $941,9702013Assets 2015: $922,306Liabilities 2015: $11,841Net Assets 2015: $910,4652015Assets 2018: $701,381Liabilities 2018: $59,049Net Assets 2018: $642,3322018Assets 2020: $685,041Liabilities 2020: $125,888Net Assets 2020: $559,1532020Assets 2021: $704,677Liabilities 2021: $140,618Net Assets 2021: $564,0592021Assets 2022: $729,264Liabilities 2022: $76,355Net Assets 2022: $652,9092022Assets 2024: $740,857Liabilities 2024: $67,947Net Assets 2024: $672,9102024Assets 2025: $579,959Liabilities 2025: $46,365Net Assets 2025: $533,5942025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$579,959
Liabilities$46,365
Net Assets$533,594

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $606,3162010Expenses 2011: $606,1882011Expenses 2012: $644,1052012Expenses 2013: $630,2962013Revenue 2015: $766,607Expenses 2015: $752,152Net Income 2015: $14,4552015Revenue 2018: $409,767Expenses 2018: $729,583Net Income 2018: -$319,8162018Revenue 2020: $366,718Expenses 2020: $726,220Net Income 2020: -$359,5022020Revenue 2021: $337,899Expenses 2021: $449,919Net Income 2021: -$112,0202021Revenue 2022: $323,532Expenses 2022: $223,148Net Income 2022: $100,3842022Revenue 2024: $186,624Expenses 2024: $303,958Net Income 2024: -$117,3342024Revenue 2025: $127,054Expenses 2025: $312,855Net Income 2025: -$185,8012025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$127,054
Expenses$312,855
Net Income-$185,801

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.58$0.05$0.53$0.13$0.31$0.19
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.74$0.07$0.67$0.19$0.30$0.12
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.73$0.08$0.65$0.32$0.22$0.10
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.70$0.14$0.56$0.34$0.45$0.11
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.69$0.13$0.56$0.37$0.73$0.36
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.70$0.06$0.64$0.41$0.73$0.32
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.92$0.01$0.91$0.77$0.75$0.01
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.95$0.01$0.94$0.63
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.08$0.01$1.07$0.64
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.02$0.00$1.02$0.61
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.84$0.02$0.83$0.61
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Feb 19, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.5
Gross Receipts
$127,054
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To inspire and guide our youth to build confidence for success in higher education.scholars' hope foundation prepares students the academic and social-emotional challenges of life. Our researched based and results driven curriculum is making an undeniable impact on youth. This impact is demonstrated through higher gpa's, higher college eligibility and preparedness for the demands of college.

To inspire and guide our youth to build confidence for success in higher education

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities$509,732$509,457▼ $275
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$55,573$35,115▼ $20,458
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$172,781$29,912▼ $142,869
Accounts Receivable$2,771$5,475▲ $2,704
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$740,857$579,959▼ $160,898
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$66,105$46,205▼ $19,900
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,842$160▼ $1,682
Total Liabilities$67,947$46,365▼ $21,582
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$495,804$397,594▼ $98,210
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$177,106$136,000▼ $41,106
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$672,910$533,594▼ $139,316
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$740,857$579,959▼ $160,898

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$0$27,911$27,911
Other Securities$33,777--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$477,071-▲ $49,462$5,519$475,679
2023$455,072-▲ $92,536$70,537$477,071
2022$455,072---$455,072
2021$470,118-▼ $9,852$5,194$455,072
2020$531,637$295▲ $118,447$5,761$470,118
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Colleen a MenselPresident & CEOFT$123,970$123,970

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Roni EllisChair
Stan MullinVice Chair
Cameron JalbertDirector
Dede Ravenhorst MarkelDirector
Toni GregorySecretary
Mark CzepielTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$122,317
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$4,737
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$122,317
Change in Net Assets
$-185,801
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$222,818
Other Expenses$90,037
Total Fundraising Expense$29,004
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$123,970--$123,970
Comp Disqual Persons$79,774$40-$79,814
Fees for Services Other-$12,125$16,800$28,925
Insurance$8,411$17,169-$25,580
Payroll Taxes$18,713$321-$19,034
Office Expenses$6,120$948-$7,068
Advertising$260$537$3,338$4,135
Travel$3,723--$3,723
Other Expenses$2,569$2,560$5,968$2,560
Occupancy$954--$954
All Other Expenses$103--$103
Fees for Services Accounting-$75-$75
Total Functional Expenses$245,849$38,002$29,004$312,855
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Accrued Vacation and Payroll$46,205
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
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
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

The organization has 6 members during the year.

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

Line 7a explanation - future members are nominated by individuals associated with the foundation, and are elected by the existing board members.

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7B

Line 7b explanation - decisions are voted and approved by the board of directors and the executive committee.

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

Line 11b explanation - the finance committee of the board reviews the 990 and presents it to the board for their review and approval.

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

Each board member and employee completes a conflict of interest policy form each year.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

The executive committee reviewed the following documents; opportunityknocks.org's wage & benefit report, and the center for non-profit management's compensation and benefits survey central and southern california. The salaries for all employees, other than the ceo, are reviewed by the ceo and then presented to the finance committee through the budget process as a budgeted expense. The executive committee reviewed the following documents; opportunityknocks.org's wage & benefit report, and the center for non-profit management's compensation and benefits survey central and southern california. The ceo's compensation was approved by the board of directors by independent vote upon recommendation of the executive committee. The process described here was last completed in 2023

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The organization makes its governing documents, policies, and financial statement available to the public upon request and on its website.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

The executive committee reviewed the following documents: opportunityknocks.org's wage & benefit report, and the center for non-profit management's compensation and benefits survey central and southern california. The salaries for all employees, other than the ceo, are reviewed by the ceo and then presented to the finance committee through the budget process as a budgeted expense. The executive committee reviewed the following documents: opportunityknocks.org's wage & benefit report, and the center for non-profit management's compensation and benefits survey central and southern california. The ceo's compensation was approved by the board of directors by independent vote upon recommendation of the executive committee. The process described here was last completed in 2023

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The organization makes its governing documents, policies, and financial statements available to the public upon request and on its website.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
SCHOLARS' HOPE FOUNDATION
EIN
33-0905269
Phone
7142745142
Address
11947 VALLEY VIEW ST, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92846

Signing Officer

Name
Colleen a Mensel
Title
President
Phone
7142745142
Signed
2026-02-19
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Colleen a Mensel
Formed
2000
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
5
Volunteers
15

Preparer

Firm
Jurate Gulbinas CPA Inc
Address
4515 OCEAN VIEW BLVD SUITE 100, LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, CA 91011
Preparer
Jurate Gulbinas
Phone
6263142845
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part I, Line 1

Scholars' hope foundation prepares students the academic and social-emotional challenges of life. Our researched based and results driven curriculum is making an undeniable impact on youth. This impact is demonstrated through higher gpa's, higher college eligibility and preparedness for the demands of college.

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

The process has not changed from the prior year.

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IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTES ON THE CEO'S COMPENSATION.
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 3
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0SCHOLARS' HOPE FOUNDATION PREPARES STUDENTS THE ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES OF LIFE. OUR RESEARCHED BASED AND RESULTS DRIVEN CURRICULUM IS MAKING AN UNDENIABLE IMPACT ON YOUTH. THIS IMPACT IS DEMONSTRATED THROUGH HIGHER GPA'S, HIGHER COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY AND PREPAREDNESS FOR THE DEMANDS OF COLLEGE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION HAS 6 MEMBERS DURING THE YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2LINE 7A EXPLANATION - FUTURE MEMBERS ARE NOMINATED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOUNDATION, AND ARE ELECTED BY THE EXISTING BOARD MEMBERS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3LINE 7B EXPLANATION - DECISIONS ARE VOTED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4LINE 11B EXPLANATION - THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD REVIEWS THE 990 AND PRESENTS IT TO THE BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5EACH BOARD MEMBER AND EMPLOYEE COMPLETES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FORM EACH YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWED THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS; OPPORTUNITYKNOCKS.ORG'S WAGE & BENEFIT REPORT, AND THE CENTER FOR NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT'S COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SURVEY CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. THE SALARIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, OTHER THAN THE CEO, ARE REVIEWED BY THE CEO AND THEN PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE THROUGH THE BUDGET PROCESS AS A BUDGETED EXPENSE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWED THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS; OPPORTUNITYKNOCKS.ORG'S WAGE & BENEFIT REPORT, AND THE CENTER FOR NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT'S COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SURVEY CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. THE CEO'S COMPENSATION WAS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BY INDEPENDENT VOTE UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE PROCESS DESCRIBED HERE WAS LAST COMPLETED IN 2023
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AND ON ITS WEBSITE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWED THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS: OPPORTUNITYKNOCKS.ORG'S WAGE & BENEFIT REPORT, AND THE CENTER FOR NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT'S COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SURVEY CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. THE SALARIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, OTHER THAN THE CEO, ARE REVIEWED BY THE CEO AND THEN PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE THROUGH THE BUDGET PROCESS AS A BUDGETED EXPENSE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWED THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS: OPPORTUNITYKNOCKS.ORG'S WAGE & BENEFIT REPORT, AND THE CENTER FOR NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT'S COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SURVEY CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. THE CEO'S COMPENSATION WAS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BY INDEPENDENT VOTE UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE PROCESS DESCRIBED HERE WAS LAST COMPLETED IN 2023
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AND ON ITS WEBSITE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt10THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1
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