Hope Gospel Mission does not meet the following 4 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 6 (Board Policy on Effectiveness)
Have a board policy of assessing, no less than every two years, the organization's performance and effectiveness and of determining future actions required to achieve its mission.
HGM does not meet this Standard because:
- The board of directors does not have a written policy stating that, at least every two years, an appraisal be done assessing the organization’s performance and effectiveness and determining future actions required to achieve its mission.
Standard 16 (Annual Report)
Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.
HGM does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization states it does not have an annual report covering activities conducted during the year ended June 30, 2021.
Standard 17 (Web Site Disclosures)
Include on any charity websites that solicit contributions, the same information that is recommended for annual reports, as well as the mailing address of the charity and electronic access to its most recent IRS Form 990.
HGM does not meet this Standard because the organization’s website, https://www.hopegospelmission.org/, does not include all of the recommended information for those charity websites that solicit for donations. Specifically, it does not include:
- Electronic access to the organization’s IRS Form 990 for the year ended June 30, 2021.
Standard 18 (Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy)
Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.
HGM does not meet this Standard because the privacy policy on the organization's website, https://www.hopegospelmission.org/, does not indicate:
- What security measures are in place to protect personal information that is collected.
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability:
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Hope Gospel Mission meets the remaining 14 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Hope Gospel Mission (HGM) reports that it serves individuals and families struggling with homelessness and addiction through emergency assistance and long-term programming. The organization's Renewed Hope program covers nine areas of wellness, including: life skills, mental health, AODA addictions counseling, nutrition and fitness, education (GED), financial, vocation, parenting skills, and sharing the Gospel of Christ and Biblical values. HGM's Education Center is a computer-based center to assist individuals with reading, writing, math, computer and learning skills, along with vocational counseling. The organization's work program helps individuals secure employment throughout Western Wisconsin. HGM works to meet the basic needs of the individual or family through support, guidance, and accountability to achieve wellness and sustainability.
For the year ended June 30, 2020, Hope Gospel Mission's program expenses were:
Bargain Center |
$1,747,589 |
Program services |
$1,433,802 |
Building Hope |
$508,109 |
Hope Gospel Mission auto sales |
$31,961 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$3,721,461 |
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Chief Executive
Sandi Polzin, Executive Director
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Compensation*
$115,734
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Chair of the Board
Mark Donnelly
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
President and Shareholder, Crusts Unlimited, Inc.
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Board Size
12
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Paid Staff Size
114
*2019 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Telephone appeals, Radio, Other
Fundraising costs were 8% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $5,072,908 are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Hope Gospel Mission's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2020.
Source of Funds |
Bargain Center sales |
$2,698,341 |
Contributions |
$1,799,644 |
Building Hope sales |
$553,050 |
Miscellaneous income |
$130,983 |
Auto sales |
$21,873 |
Program service revenue |
$21,750 |
Interest income |
$6,435 |
Total Income |
$5,232,076 |
- Programs: 81%
- Administrative: 11%
- Fundraising: 8%
Total Income |
$5,232,076 |
Program expenses |
$3,721,461 |
Fundraising expenses |
$412,816 |
Administrative expenses |
$472,491 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$4,606,768 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$625,308 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$6,259,722 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$6,885,030 |
Total Liabilities |
$3,444,303 |
Total Assets |
$10,329,333 |
Note: According to HGM's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2020, the organization received $3,404,247 in donated clothing, appliances, toys, vehicles, and miscellaneous items.