Hearts & Hope
Develop Relationships | Create Hope | Transform Lives
Hearts & Hope
EIN: 45-2235217
Mission
Our Vision - That every community & child of Uganda would see their full potential, and that we might have the will to help them achieve it. Our Mission - To develop transformational relationships with the people of Uganda. To partner in the development of communities that would promote spiritual, physical, and socio-economic transformation. We focus on the following areas for poor and rural villages in Uganda: - Health & Wellness: Providing clean water and basic/preventative medical services - Education - Providing educational sponsorships for primary students and scholarships for secondary and university students Small Business Developments: Providing start up capital for small business ventures and creating furniture, materials, supplies, and uniforms in each of our schools.
Ruling year
2011
Executive Director
Mr. Todd Larkin
Main address
3000 Imperial Drive
Saint Peters, MO 63303 USA
EIN
45-2235217
Christianity
International development
International economics and trade
Education
Population served
Children and youth
Adolescents
Adults
Young adults
Families
NTEE code
International Educational Development (Q34)
International Development, Relief Services (Q30)
Christian (X20)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Hearts & Hope was founded to transform communities in Uganda through education, health & wellness, and economic development. Too many of our fellow brothers & sisters in Uganda lack access to clean water, a quality education, or the economic opportunity that so many of us take for granted.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Student Sponsorship
Hearts & Hope facilitates student sponsorships for at risk children in Uganda, providing educational tuition, school supplies, clothing, and food for the school year.
Clean Water
Hearts & Hope installs clean water wells to provide safe sources of drinking water close to school. This allows children to attend school instead of spending their days getting water from unsafe sources.
School Construction
Hearts & Hope constructs schools in Uganda where no school is close by or where current schools are under-serving the local population. By being close to home and offering clean water as well (through our Clean Water program), the school becomes an oasis.
Small Business Development
Once basic infrastructure has been created within a village, Hearts & Hope identifies opportunities for small businesses, such as carpentry shops, sewing centers, and basic livestock operations. This provides the village with economic opportunities and hope for current students.
Educational Scholarship
Providing educational scholarships to secondary and university students.
Where we work
External reviews
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of new donors
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Number of donors who gave to Hearts & Hope for the first time
Average number of dollars received per donor
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of donations made by board members
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of schools built
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children, Adolescents, Preteens, Extremely poor people
Related Program
School Construction
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of children who have access to education
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth, Extremely poor people
Related Program
Student Sponsorship
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Students sponsored or provided with scholarships in Primary, Secondary, Vocational, University schools.
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Hearts & Hope partners with communities across Uganda to focus on three areas: Health & Wellness, Education, and Small Business & Agricultural Development. Our goal is to provide communities with access to clean water & preventative health care; provide children with access to quality education (primary, secondary, and advanced); access to grants to start small businesses, agricultural development, or other self-sustaining income.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Hearts & Hope has partnered with 8 communities across Uganda over the past 10 years. Through this partnership, we have built 7 schools (8th to be finished in 2023) and provided educational sponsorships to over 1,200 students in 2022. In addition, we've installed more than 25 clean water borehole wells, providing access to clean water to thousands across Uganda. We also launched a small business grant program which provides at-risk youth and adults with startup capital that enable them to provide for themselves and their family.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Hearts & Hope has a team of dedicated professionals here in the US and Uganda, serving the communities we serve. In Uganda, our team of social workers manages our student sponsorship program and works with the parents or guardians of the students to address issues, such as access to healthcare services, academic assistance, etc.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Hearts & Hope has seen numerous students graduate from our educational program (either University or Vocational institutes) and find gainful employment. In many cases, we have seen former students return to their villages as trained teachers to serve their communities again. In addition, we have successfully constructed 7 (soon to be 9) school buildings which serve as day-schools for primary students in the area.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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Who are the people you serve with your mission?
Hearts & Hope has worked to establish a Village Advisory Committee (VAC) in each village which is made up of stakeholders from the community, including: - Local political leaders - Local School Management Committee Chair - Local religious leaders - Leader of the local Women's Group - Leader of the local Youth Group
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
Financials
Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2020 info
158.07
Months of cash in 2020 info
12
Fringe rate in 2020 info
8%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Hearts & Hope
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
Hearts & Hope
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
This snapshot of Hearts & Hope’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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Business model indicators
| Profitability info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $31,618 | $67,040 | $9,067 | $25,661 | $164,880 |
| As % of expenses | 5.5% | 11.2% | 1.8% | 4.3% | 32.7% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $31,618 | $67,040 | $9,067 | $25,661 | $164,880 |
| As % of expenses | 5.5% | 11.2% | 1.8% | 4.3% | 32.7% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $611,114 | $665,161 | $514,771 | $625,568 | $668,960 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 29.1% | 8.8% | -22.6% | 21.5% | 6.9% |
| Program services revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other grants and contributions | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Other revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $579,496 | $598,121 | $505,704 | $599,907 | $504,080 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 27.4% | 3.2% | -15.5% | 18.6% | -16.0% |
| Personnel | 7.6% | 9.8% | 10.3% | 19.1% | 23.8% |
| Professional fees | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Occupancy | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 69.2% | 75.2% | 65.1% | 60.6% | 66.8% |
| All other expenses | 22.4% | 14.2% | 23.5% | 19.2% | 8.2% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $579,496 | $598,121 | $505,704 | $599,907 | $504,080 |
| One month of savings | $48,291 | $49,843 | $42,142 | $49,992 | $42,007 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $627,787 | $647,964 | $547,846 | $649,899 | $546,087 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 4.8 | 6.0 | 7.4 | 6.7 | 12.0 |
| Months of cash and investments | 4.8 | 6.0 | 7.4 | 6.7 | 12.0 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 4.8 | 6.0 | 7.3 | 6.7 | 11.9 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $233,570 | $300,641 | $309,803 | $336,985 | $502,184 |
| Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Receivables | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $232,359 | $299,399 | $308,466 | $334,127 | $499,007 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total net assets | $232,359 | $299,399 | $308,466 | $334,127 | $499,007 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Executive Director
Mr. Todd Larkin
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
Hearts & Hope
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
Hearts & Hope
Board of directorsas of 03/07/2023
Board of directors data
Mr. Andy Wiggins
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Race & ethnicity
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Gender identity
Sexual orientation
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