Civic Intelligence

Vessel of Hope Inc.

EIN 41-2977597 • Laplace, LA

Pub. 78 EligibleNTEE P99

Profile

To provide items for personal use to foster care children to use in their state-run facilities. Many arrive with little to no items related to their personal care as they have been neglected or abused in previous situations. Through "a room of my own" the flagship initiative of vessel of hope we provide each youth with a personalized welcome and comfort basket for their room as well as spirtual comfort through readings and a bible. Our goal is to transform an empty room into a welcoming space of dignity & hope.

95 Holly DrLaplace, LA 70068

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

95th percentile

1.23x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 95% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE P99 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

95th percentile

1.20x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 95% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE P99 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

14th percentile

-22%

Higher net margin than 14% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE P99 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

NTEE P99 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2025

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets95th percentile

Assets

$10,001

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$12,257

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

-$2,256

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue95th percentileNet Margin14th percentile

Revenue

$10,226

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$12,482

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

-$2,256

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$15K$10K$5.0K$0-$5.0KAssets 2025: $10,001Liabilities 2025: $12,257Net Assets 2025: -$2,2562025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$10,001
Liabilities$12,257
Net Assets-$2,256
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$15K$10K$5.0K$0-$5.0KRevenue 2025: $10,226Expenses 2025: $12,482Net Income 2025: -$2,2562025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$10,226
Expenses$12,482
Net Income-$2,256
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$10,001
Liabilities
$12,257
Net assets
-$2,256
Revenue
$10,226
Expenses
$12,482
Net income
-$2,256
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$10.0$12.3$2.26$10.2$12.5$2.26
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 31, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 14, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$10,226
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide items for personal use to foster care children to use in their state-run facilities. Many arrive with little to no items related to their personal care as they have been neglected or abused in previous situations. Through "a room of my own" the flagship initiative of vessel of hope we provide each youth with a personalized welcome and comfort basket for their room as well as spirtual comfort through readings and a bible. Our goal is to transform an empty room into a welcoming space of dignity & hope.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
PROVIDE PERSONAL ITEMS FOR SELF CARE$10,226$12,257
SPONSOR FOSTER CARE CHILDREN$0$0
PROVIDE SPIRTUAL RENEWAL$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay89th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
SUZANNE CUPITPresidentPT$0--
DON CUPITTreasurerPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Vessel of Hope Inc
EIN
41-2977597
Phone
2259550063
Address
95 HOLLY DR, LAPLACE, LA 70068

Signing Officer

Name
Don Cupit
Title
Treasurer
Phone
2259550063
Signed
2026-03-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Rick Bratcher CPA
Address
425 BELLEVUE DR, LAPLACE, LA 70068
Phone
9856524456
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

“Description: items for orphans. Amount: 12,257. Description: start up expense. Amount: 225. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 12,482.”

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

“Description: credit card purchases. Beg. Of year amount: 0. End of year amount: 12,257.”

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