Civic Intelligence

Hope Gardens

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 47-3303989

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Jun 01, 2021

Organization ProfileHOPEGARDENSGR.ORG
10656Byron Center, MI 49315

(616) 209-2003

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

78th percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

73rd percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

23rd percentile

-18%

Higher net margin than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$43,615

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 32.9% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

22nd percentile

-17%

Faster asset growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

52nd percentile

-11%

Faster revenue growth than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets78th percentile

Assets

Down

$64,447

Down $12,820 (-17%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$55,171

Down $22,088 (-29%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$9,276

Up $9,268 (+115850%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue73rd percentileNet Margin23rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$132,745

Down $17,215 (-11%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$156,868

Up $43,931 (+39%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$24,123

Down $61,146 (-165%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth22nd percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2018: $40,236Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $40,2362018Assets 2019: $77,267Liabilities 2019: $8Net Assets 2019: $77,2592019Assets 2020: $64,447Liabilities 2020: $9,276Net Assets 2020: $55,1712020Assets 2021: $86,637Liabilities 2021: $8,787Net Assets 2021: $77,8502021Assets 2022: $145,595Liabilities 2022: $10,231Net Assets 2022: $135,3642022Assets 2023: $148,033Liabilities 2023: $5,935Net Assets 2023: $142,0982023Assets 2024: $197,779Liabilities 2024: $7,898Net Assets 2024: $189,8812024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$64,447
Liabilities$9,276
Net Assets$55,171
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth52nd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2018: $88,933Expenses 2018: $54,516Net Income 2018: $34,4172018Revenue 2019: $149,960Expenses 2019: $112,937Net Income 2019: $37,0232019Revenue 2020: $132,745Expenses 2020: $156,868Net Income 2020: -$24,1232020Revenue 2021: $234,768Expenses 2021: $212,089Net Income 2021: $22,6792021Revenue 2022: $340,295Expenses 2022: $282,781Net Income 2022: $57,5142022Revenue 2023: $317,543Expenses 2023: $310,809Net Income 2023: $6,7342023Revenue 2024: $424,911Expenses 2024: $389,503Net Income 2024: $35,4082024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$132,745
Expenses$156,868
Net Income-$24,123
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Jun 1, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$132,745
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of hope gardens is to teach sustainable, no-till organic gardening practices that are used to supply healthy, affordable sources of food.

By partnering with schools, parents and community leaders, we believe we can help local food systems empower individuals to learn new ways of seeing and engaging with the world. We believe change can start with a bit of knowledge and a small seed in the hand of a child.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$65,100$48,851▼ $16,249
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$12,167$9,091▼ $3,076
Intangible Assets-$4,384-
Accounts Receivable-$2,121-
Total Assets$77,267$64,447▼ $12,820
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue-$4,666-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$8$4,610▲ $4,602
Total Liabilities$8$9,276▲ $9,268
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$77,259$55,171▼ $22,088
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$77,259$55,171▼ $22,088
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$77,267$64,447▼ $12,820

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings-$4,916-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay90th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Julie BrunsonExecutive DiFT$43,615$43,615
Rich BrunsonDirectorPT$13,526$13,526
Debra WhelanDirector-$6,731$6,731
Shelly MuenchDirector-$1,750$1,750
Janna VanderveenDirector-$588$588

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Charlie WhitePresident
Christie KoesterDirector
Eric MuenchDirector
John WhelanDirector
Miranda LaneDirector
Nikki TrammellDirector
Sean FergusonSecretary
Steve WilliamsTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$113,834
Program Service Revenue
$18,692
Investment Income
$219
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$113,834
Change in Net Assets
$-24,123
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$81,068
Other Expenses$75,800
Total Fundraising Expense$1,927
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$42,198$162$1,596$43,956
Other Salaries and Wages$30,733--$30,733
Fees for Services Other$7,670--$7,670
Payroll Taxes-$6,379-$6,379
Information Technology$6,121--$6,121
Fees for Services Accounting$227$3,255-$3,482
Insurance$2,027$944$45$3,016
Office Expenses$2,189$53$286$2,528
Depreciation Depletion$2,193--$2,193
Advertising$714$322-$1,036
Other Expenses$256$305-$561
Travel$366--$366
Conferences and Meetings$121$41-$162
Total Functional Expenses$143,480$11,461$1,927$156,868
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
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
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 2

“Julie brunson rich brunson execdirector director family relationship eric muench shelley muench director director family relationship john whelan debra whelan director director family relationship”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The president reviewed a copy of the form 990 with the executive director and they presented it electronically to the full board for questions or comment. If none are raised within twenty-four hours the form 990 is considered to be approved by the full board.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Board members are required to disclose conflict of interests annually. The board secretary manages communication process with each board member to ensure compliance with the conflict of interest policy.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“Compensation for the top official includes a review and approval by unrelated individuals. The board reviews the employee and compares compensation levels to market data. The approval process is documented in the board minutes.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

“When hope gardens reviews its employees, we consider input from a variety of sources: the employee being reviewed, people they work with on a regular basis, board members, and others who are familiar with their work at hope gardens. It includes review and approval by those unrelated to the individual receiving compensation. It also includes comparing to market data.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The organization's governing documents are available upon request in writing at the organizations mailing address.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Hope Gardens
EIN
47-3303989
Phone
6162092003
Address
10656, BYRON CENTER, MI 49315

Signing Officer

Name
Julie Brunson
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6162092003
Signed
2021-06-01

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Julie Brunson
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
8
Volunteers
73

Preparer

Firm
Monroe Sweeris & Tromp Pc
Address
6617 CROSSINGS DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508-7358
Preparer
Carolyn M Van Allen
Phone
6165545800
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 12, Part XII, Line 1

“The accounting method has changed from the prior year. The 2019 return was prepared on the cash basis. The organization has elected to change to the accrual method of accounting for 2020.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0JULIE BRUNSON RICH BRUNSON EXECDIRECTOR DIRECTOR FAMILY RELATIONSHIP ERIC MUENCH SHELLEY MUENCH DIRECTOR DIRECTOR FAMILY RELATIONSHIP JOHN WHELAN DEBRA WHELAN DIRECTOR DIRECTOR FAMILY RELATIONSHIP
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE PRESIDENT REVIEWED A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THEY PRESENTED IT ELECTRONICALLY TO THE FULL BOARD FOR QUESTIONS OR COMMENT. IF NONE ARE RAISED WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS THE FORM 990 IS CONSIDERED TO BE APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE CONFLICT OF INTERESTS ANNUALLY. THE BOARD SECRETARY MANAGES COMMUNICATION PROCESS WITH EACH BOARD MEMBER TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3COMPENSATION FOR THE TOP OFFICIAL INCLUDES A REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY UNRELATED INDIVIDUALS. THE BOARD REVIEWS THE EMPLOYEE AND COMPARES COMPENSATION LEVELS TO MARKET DATA. THE APPROVAL PROCESS IS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4WHEN HOPE GARDENS REVIEWS ITS EMPLOYEES, WE CONSIDER INPUT FROM A VARIETY OF SOURCES: THE EMPLOYEE BEING REVIEWED, PEOPLE THEY WORK WITH ON A REGULAR BASIS, BOARD MEMBERS, AND OTHERS WHO ARE FAMILIAR WITH THEIR WORK AT HOPE GARDENS. IT INCLUDES REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THOSE UNRELATED TO THE INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING COMPENSATION. IT ALSO INCLUDES COMPARING TO MARKET DATA.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST IN WRITING AT THE ORGANIZATIONS MAILING ADDRESS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6THE ACCOUNTING METHOD HAS CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. THE 2019 RETURN WAS PREPARED ON THE CASH BASIS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ELECTED TO CHANGE TO THE ACCRUAL METHOD OF ACCOUNTING FOR 2020.
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$64,447
Liabilities
$9,276
Net assets
$55,171
Revenue
$132,745
Expenses
$156,868
Net income
-$24,123
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.98$0.08$1.90$4.25$3.90$0.35
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.48$0.06$1.42$3.18$3.11$0.07
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.46$0.10$1.35$3.40$2.83$0.58
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.87$0.09$0.78$2.35$2.12$0.23
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.64$0.09$0.55$1.33$1.57$0.24
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$0.00$0.77$1.50$1.13$0.37
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.40$0.00$0.40$0.89$0.55$0.34