Hope's Harbor
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
Hope's Harbor meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Hopes Harbor supports children receiving medical care by providing critical hospitality services to their families.
Year, State Incorporated:
1997, IN
Also Known As:
Children's Hope, Inc., Mad Anthonys Children's Hope House
Hopes Harbor (formerly Mad Anthonys Childrens Hope House) was founded in 1997 by American Airlines captain Jack Arnold, in response to the growing need for a hospital hospitality house” to provide lodging and accommodations for the parents and families of critically ill children.
Today, we continue that mission, having served thousands of families since opening our doors. We now have two hospitality houses, on the campuses of Lutheran Hospital and Dupont Hospital.
For the year ended April 30, 2025, Hope's Harbor's program expenses were:
| Programs | $557,264 |
| Total Program Expenses | $557,264 |
Chief Executive
Wendy Hoering, Executive Director
Chair of the Board
Evan Wood
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Fort Wayne Metals
Board Size
16
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Internet, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
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's Harbor's audited financial statements for the year ended April 30, 2025.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $405,004 |
| In Kind Contributions | $241,246 |
| Boutique Net | $193,772 |
| Investment Income | $163,110 |
| Room Income | $31,940 |
| Special Events | $19,657 |
| Annual Appeal | $6,987 |
| Other | $2,943 |
| Total Income | $1,064,659 |
Programs: 68% Fundraising: 12% Administrative: 20%
| Total Income | $1,064,659 |
| Total expenses: | $821,358 |
| Program expenses | $557,264 |
| Fundraising expenses | $100,544 |
| Administrative expenses | $163,550 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $243,301 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $4,188,300 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $4,431,601 |
| Total Liabilities | $29,174 |
| Total Assets | $4,286,161 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Serving Northern Indiana