Star of Hope Mission
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
Star of Hope Mission meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Star of Hope Mission is a Christ-centered community dedicated to meeting the needs of homeless men, women, and their children. Positive life changes are encouraged through structured programs, which focus on spiritual growth, education, employment, life management, and recovery from substance abuse.
Year, State Incorporated:
1921, TX
Star of Hope Mission's programs focus on spiritual growth, education, employment, life management and recovery from substance abuse. Residents are provided with individual counseling services, referrals and other assistance designed to obtain permanent housing and make lasting life changes. During 2020, Star of Hope Mission
provided 338,846 meals for hungry people, 343,598 nights of shelter for men,
women, and children, and offered 29,494 articles of clothing.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Star of Hope Mission's program expenses were:
| Women and Family Development Center | $14,855,143 |
| Men's Development Center | $6,319,455 |
| Extended Services | $2,891,489 |
| Total Program Expenses | $24,066,087 |
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Not disclosed
Board Size
26
Paid Staff Size
203
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Door-to-door solicitation, Special events, Grant proposals, Internet, Radio
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 Star of Hope Mission's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions and other grants | $21,938,236 |
| In-kind contributions | $3,238,947 |
| Investment return, net | $2,782,779 |
| Special events, net | $1,639,053 |
| Grants from government agencies | $1,486,920 |
| Miscellaneous | $224,923 |
| Client fees | $28,820 |
| Net change in beneficial interest in Trees of Hope | $-6,047 |
| Total Income | $31,333,631 |
Programs: 69% Fundraising: 15% Administrative: 16%
| Total Income | $31,333,631 |
| Total expenses: | $34,934,337 |
| Program expenses | $24,066,087 |
| Fundraising expenses | $5,373,637 |
| Administrative expenses | $5,494,613 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-3,600,706 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $74,931,890 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $71,331,184 |
| Total Liabilities | $11,489,682 |
| Total Assets | $82,820,866 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Greater Houston and South Texas