Basket of Hope
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
Basket of Hope meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"To provide hope and encouragement to children suffering from cancer or other serious illnesses through the delivery of a Basket of Hope filled with toys, games, craft items, music, gift certificates, and more. A Hope Tote filled with inspirational books, Bibles, journals, and music is given to their parents upon their consent."
Year, State Incorporated:
2017, MO
The Basket of Hope began in St. Louis in 1995 and works closely with local hospitals to schedule personal visits and gift deliveries to over 1,500 seriously ill children and their families each year. The program offers personal visits from volunteers and local celebrities to deliver a Basket of Hope for the child and his/her siblings; and to deliver a Basket of Hope Tote for the parents/guardians. The gifts contain toys, games, craft and educational items, stuffed animals, gift certificates from area businesses, jewelry, and more for the child and gifts for the parents that offer items to nourish them physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. The family gift is valued at more than $300. Families are continually supported throughout the year with meals, invitations to local events, extra gifts during the holidays, and more.
The Basket of Hope has expanded beyond St. Louis and now serves over 35 hospitals nationwide. Obtaining the help of professional athletes and coaches to assist with the personal deliveries of the baskets has been impactful in the growth of the program. Each year, during Super Bowl week, the program delivers hundreds of Super Baskets of Hope to children in hospitals in the Super Bowl city and beyond.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Basket of Hope's program expenses were:
| Programs | $951,025 |
| Total Program Expenses | $951,025 |
Chief Executive
Angela Brunette, Founder
Compensation*
$45,427
Chair of the Board
Mike Furrey, Community Volunteer
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
11
Paid Staff Size
3
* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, 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 Basket of Hope's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| In-Kind Contributions | $336,318 |
| Contributions | $139,477 |
| Special Events | $99,585 |
| Loss on Equipment Disposal | $-717 |
| Total Income | $574,663 |
Programs: 98% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 1%
| Total Income | $574,663 |
| Total expenses: | $966,286 |
| Program expenses | $951,025 |
| Fundraising expenses | $2,962 |
| Administrative expenses | $12,299 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-391,623 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $1,115,973 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $724,350 |
| Total Liabilities | $12,645 |
| Total Assets | $736,995 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Eastern & Southwest Missouri & Southern Illinois