Casa de Esperanza de los Niños, Inc.
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Casa de Esperanza de los Niños, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Casa de Esperanza de los Ninos strives to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect for at-risk infants, children and their families by providing comprehensive residential and aftercare programs that transform people and communities.
Year, State Incorporated:
1984, TX
When Casa de Esperanza first opened, the plan was to provide a safe place for families in crisis to leave their children until the crisis was resolved, at which time the family would take their children home to a safer, more stable environment. Since then Casa de Esperanza has cared for over 4,000 children and their families. Casa de Esperanza provides safety, hope, and a home to children whose families are affected by domestic violence, substance abuse, poverty, homelessness and mental illness. Children ages birth to six years are admitted. Referrals are received from family shelters, hospitals, and Children's Protective Services.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Casa de Esperanza de los Niños, Inc.'s program expenses were:
| Residential and Foster Care | $2,254,506 |
| Family Support Services | $988,719 |
| Total Program Expenses | $3,243,225 |
Chief Executive
Melissa Simon, CEO
Chair of the Board
Mrs. Meg A Gentle
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
19
Paid Staff Size
61
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.), Newsletter and email
Tax status information not available.
The following information is based on Casa de Esperanza de los Niños, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Funding from Casa Foundation | $1,117,000 |
| Contributions - Individuals and estates | $819,550 |
| Contributions - Foundations and grants | $806,445 |
| Special event revenue | $481,484 |
| Institutions and corporations | $412,885 |
| Churches and religious organizations | $75,594 |
| Invesstment returns, net | $26,678 |
| Gain (Loss) on asset dispositions, net | $6,998 |
| Direct donor benefit costs | $-133,611 |
| Total Income | $3,613,023 |
Programs: 73% Fundraising: 14% Administrative: 14%
| Total Income | $3,613,023 |
| Total expenses: | $4,466,471 |
| Program expenses | $3,243,225 |
| Fundraising expenses | $610,500 |
| Administrative expenses | $612,746 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-853,448 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $4,902,659 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $4,049,211 |
| Total Liabilities | $644,384 |
| Total Assets | $4,693,595 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Greater Houston and South Texas