Civic Intelligence

Little Hopes Inc.

EIN 87-2989033 • 501(c)3 • St Paul, MN

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

Little Hopes exists for community members to help each other live with dignity by providing support and hope to those who are struggling. We provide our clients with household items, car repairs, medical costs, school supplies, clothing, holiday and birthday gifts, and other items they need but could not otherwise afford. We aim to provide stability and dignity while meeting our clients needs.

1805 Englewood AveSt Paul, MN 55104

www.littlehopesmn.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

79th percentile

26%

Higher net margin than 79% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

98th percentile

721%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

93rd percentile

128%

Faster revenue growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Up

$35,394

Up $31,082 (+721%) from 2023

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Up

$35,394

Up $31,082 (+721%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin79th percentile

Revenue

Up

$118,723

Up $66,702 (+128%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$87,641

Up $38,868 (+80%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$31,082

Up $27,834 (+857%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth98th percentile

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

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2022: $1,064Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $1,0642022Assets 2023: $4,312Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $4,3122023Assets 2024: $35,394Net Assets 2024: $35,3942024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$35,394
Liabilities-
Net Assets$35,394
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth93rd percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2022: $57,191Expenses 2022: $56,127Net Income 2022: $1,0642022Revenue 2023: $52,021Expenses 2023: $48,773Net Income 2023: $3,2482023Revenue 2024: $118,723Expenses 2024: $87,641Net Income 2024: $31,0822024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$118,723
Expenses$87,641
Net Income$31,082
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$35,394
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$35,394
Revenue
$118,723
Expenses
$87,641
Net income
$31,082
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.35$1.19$0.88$0.31
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.52$0.49$0.03
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.00$0.01$0.57$0.56$0.01
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 11, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$122,167
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Little Hopes exists for community members to help each other live with dignity by providing support and hope to those who are struggling. We provide our clients with household items, car repairs, medical costs, school supplies, clothing, holiday and birthday gifts, and other items they need but could not otherwise afford. We aim to provide stability and dignity while meeting our clients needs.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
I Need Help Fund: Little Hopes provides emergency assistance for rent shortages, car repairs emergency pet car, etc. to help stabilize members.-$29,681
Little Hope Event Purchases: Little Hopes helps every family with life's celebrations from providing gifts/treats for children's birthdays to sponsoring holiday meals, providing new warm coats/clothing at our fall event and household items like vacuums, bedding and cookware at our winter event.-$27,844
Emergency Staples Supplies Purchases: Little Hopes provides emergency assistance with non-EBT eligible goods such as laundry detergent, toilet paper, trash bags and necessity gaps such as money for laundry, pet care.-$27,362
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Sheri SweepPresidentPT$0--
Greta SikorskiTreasurerPT$0--
Sarah Rose BattlesDirector-$0--
Alanna BarrySecretary-$0--
Ben JonesDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Little Hopes
EIN
87-2989033
Phone
5074508581
Address
1805 Englewood Ave, St Paul, MN 55104

Signing Officer

Name
Greta Sikorski
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2025-11-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Stephanie L Paquin CPA Pllc
Address
6028 Fremont Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Preparer
Stephanie L Paquin CPA
Phone
6127417960
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1001

“Advertising and Promotion $787”

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $2385”

Other Expenses.1005

“Travel $144”

Other Expenses.1

“Program Fees $77607”

Other Expenses.2

“Paypal/Venmo Fees $1259”

Other Expenses.3

“Licenses & Fees $25”

Other Expenses.4

“Bank Fees $15”

Other Assets.1010

“Inventories - Beginning $1040 Inventories - Ending $1040”

Other Assets.1

“DISTRIBUTABLE ITEMS - Beginning $0 DISTRIBUTABLE ITEMS - Ending $28000”

Raw XML Appendix162 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990EZ/ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd0false
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm0Greta Sikorski
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum05074508581
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt01240 Thomas Avenue
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0St Paul
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0MN
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd055104
IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/BOYAmt03272
IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt06354
IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd0false
IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt0116439
IRS990EZ/CostOfGoodsSoldAmt00
IRS990EZ/CostOrOtherBasisExpenseSaleAmt00
IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd0false
IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt031082
IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt0499
IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd0true
IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd0false
IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd0false
IRS990EZ/Form1120PolFiledInd0false
IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt04312
IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt035394
IRS990EZ/FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt05726
IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt0122167
IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd0X
IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd0X
IRS990EZ/InvestmentIncomeAmt02
IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd0false
IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd0X
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt04312
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt035394
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt04312
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt035394
IRS990EZ/OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt04920
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt030.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt16.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt20.50
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt31.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt42.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt10
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt20
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt30
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt40
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm0Sheri Sweep
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm1Greta Sikorski
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm2Sarah Rose Battles
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm3Alanna Barry
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm4Ben Jones
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt0President
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt1Treasurer
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt2Director
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt3Secretary
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt4Director
IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd0false
IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd0false
IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd0false
IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/BOYAmt01040
IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/EOYAmt029040
IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt082222
IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt0NONE
IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt0NONE
IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt0Little Hopes exists for community members to help each other live with dignity by providing support and hope to those who are struggling. We provide our clients with household items, car repairs, medical costs, school supplies, clothing, holiday and birthday gifts, and other items they need but could not otherwise afford. We aim to provide stability and dignity while meeting our clients needs.
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt0Little Hope Event Purchases: Little Hopes helps every family with life's celebrations from providing gifts/treats for children's birthdays to sponsoring holiday meals, providing new warm coats/clothing at our fall event and household items like vacuums, bedding and cookware at our winter event.
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt1Emergency Staples Supplies Purchases: Little Hopes provides emergency assistance with non-EBT eligible goods such as laundry detergent, toilet paper, trash bags and necessity gaps such as money for laundry, pet care.
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt2I Need Help Fund: Little Hopes provides emergency assistance for rent shortages, car repairs emergency pet car, etc. to help stabilize members.
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt027844
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt127362
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt229681
IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0false
IRS990EZ/ScheduleBNotRequiredInd0X
IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd0false
IRS990EZ/SpecialEventsDirectExpensesAmt03444
IRS990EZ/SpecialEventsNetIncomeLossAmt02282
IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd0false
IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd0false
IRS990EZ/TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt00
IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt00
IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt00
IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt00
IRS990EZ/TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt00
IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt087641
IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt084887
IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt0118723
IRS990EZ/TransactionWithControlEntInd0false
IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd0false
IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd0X
IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt0www.littlehopesmn.org
IRS990ScheduleA/First5Years170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0116439
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt046459
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt052004
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt0214902
IRS990ScheduleA/GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt02
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt04
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt016474
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt0214902
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0116439
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt046459
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt052004
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt0214902
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt0214906
IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Advertising and Promotion $787
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Office Expenses $2385
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Travel $144
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Program Fees $77607
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Paypal/Venmo Fees $1259
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Licenses & Fees $25
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Bank Fees $15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Inventories - Beginning $1040 Inventories - Ending $1040
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8DISTRIBUTABLE ITEMS - Beginning $0 DISTRIBUTABLE ITEMS - Ending $28000
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Other Expenses.1001
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Other Expenses.1002
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Other Expenses.1005
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Other Expenses.1
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Other Expenses.2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Other Expenses.3
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Other Expenses.4
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Other Assets.1010
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc8Other Assets.1
ReturnHeader/BuildTS02025-03-06 01:10:19Z
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd0true
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm0Greta Sikorski
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt0Treasurer
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt02025-11-11
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Little Hopes
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt0LITT
ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN0872989033
ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum05074508581
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt01805 Englewood Ave
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm0St Paul
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0MN
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd055104
ReturnHeader/IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd0true
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN0870923811
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0STEPHANIE L PAQUIN CPA PLLC
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt06028 Fremont Ave S
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm0Minneapolis
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0MN
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd055419
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum06127417960
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm0Stephanie L Paquin CPA
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/SelfEmployedInd0X
ReturnHeader/ReturnTs02025-11-11T18:07:25-08:00
ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd0990EZ
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt02024-01-01
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt02024-12-31
ReturnHeader/TaxYr02024

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.