2025-08-08T12:29:21-07:00 2024-12-31 752593210 Sutton Frost Cary LLP 200 E Front St Suite 200 Arlington TX 76011 990 2024-01-01 750800652 HOPE COTTAGE INC HOPE 2145268721 609 TEXAS ST DALLAS TX 75204 STEPHANIE BOHAN CEO 2025-08-08 true true Carroll Elizabeth Arnott P01965628 8176498083 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X STEPHANIE BOHAN 609 TEXAS ST DALLAS TX 75204 3883917 false X WWW.HOPECOTTAGE.COM X 1922 TX Our mission is to transform lives with the love of family through adoption, foster care, parenting support and education. We provide wraparound social services tailored to the needs of at-risk children, families, and women in our community. 13 13 32 24 0 2641257 1464380 763905 1073803 62246 175540 9915 85034 3477323 2798757 205587 268486 0 1248189 1469230 0 283051 512258 728900 1966034 2466616 1511289 332141 10497379 11126140 269690 226637 10227689 10899503 X Our mission is to transform lives with the love of family through adoption, foster care, parenting support and education. We provide wraparound social services tailored to the needs of at-risk children, families, and women in our community. false true 918491 Parenting Support:Through our Parenting Support Program, Hope Cottage served 1,347 parenting clients with children under 3yrs old across North Texas, 1,977 children attended classes with their parent/guardian. Classes were held in collaboration with nine (9) trusted community partners in under-resourced neighborhoods such as South Dallas, Vickery Meadow, Carrollton/Farmers Branch, and West Dallas. More than 75% of clients are low-income Spanish-speaking mothers, participating in parenting cohorts that now help educate and support others. Families received evidence-based parenting education, baby needs assistance (diapers, wipes, car seats), and direct referrals to housing, health, and financial resources. We distributed 221,300 diapers and 35,600 other baby necessities to parents in classes. The classes are co-located with client choice food pantries and other partner services our outreach specialists provide personal referrals to trusted resources, and case management to families with more complex needs. 555294 819497 Foster Care:Hope Cottage provided 6,173 nights of trauma-informed foster care, case management and placement support to 20 children in foster care this year. We licensed 14 new foster families and maintained high placement stability. In 2024, we began implementation of the states new T3C (Texas Transformation to Community-Based Care) system, which standardizes reporting, training, and funding expectations across providers. While this transition increases compliance demands and operating costs, Hope Cottage remains committed to meeting the highest standards of care and permanency planning for children in our community. Six (6) children were adopted by their foster parents. Our team was recognized by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services for high standards in placement stability and responsiveness. 416065 254306 Infant Adoption & Pregnancy Services:The Infant Adoption program placed 6 children with adoptive families and provided 12 birth parents with counseling and pregnancy support services. Hope Cottage pregnancy clients receive case management, emotional support and guidance to help them plan the best possible future for themselves and their infants whether they choose to parent or choose adoption. Hope Cottage provides information and referrals to pregnancy clients and direct assistance for housing, food, clothing and other basic needs as resources are available. Expectant parents who have children under three years of age may participate in group classes in addition to individual counseling. Clients may receive life skills training, parenting classes, and other services to help them as new parents. All pregnant and parenting clients are eligible to receive direct client assistance for basic needs for themselves and their children. 2024 Pregnancy clients = 19 Families who adopt through Hope Cottage Infant Adoption program are required to complete education hours prior to being accepted; fees are charged on a sliding scale based on family income. Post adoption services are available to adoptees and their adoptive and birth families at low or no cost. 2024 Infant Adoption families = 132024 Infants placed for adoption = 62024 Post Adoption clients= 69In addition, our Infant Adoption department supervised the opening of CeCes Place, our maternal medical clinic in partnership with HHM Health. CeCes Place provided care to over 100 pregnant and postpartum clients. Services include state of the art medical care (including diagnostic ultrasound, immunization, screenings, and high-risk pregnancy care), case management, and access to transportation, baby items, and social services. Case management is provided by our bilingual Master of Social Work who works with each patient to ensure non-medical determinants of health are addressed at the point of care. 1889850 true true false false false false false false false false true true false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 20 0 true 32 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 13 13 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X GRETCHEN WEAVER 2145268721 609 TEXAS ST DALLAS TX 75204 STEPHANIE BOHAN CEO 40.00 0.00 X 170280 0 0 GRETCHEN WEAVER COO 40.00 0.00 X 85852 0 0 JUDY ALLEN CFO 40.00 0.00 X 26604 0 0 ANDREA CARTER Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANDREW P LEGRAND Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 EMILY FLOYD Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BROOKE RUSSO Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTOPHER SEIL Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN DICKEY Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM BARNARD Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TIFFANY GORDON Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MERENE MAKIL Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 HEATHER KAHLFELDT Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARK MULLANEY Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SARAH QUINTANAR Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ALLYSON VAN BLARCUM Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 282736 1 false true false 0 211805 1252575 1421 1464380 PROGRAM SERVICE FEES 624100 1073803 1073803 1073803 93759 93759 0 84435 84435 0 1166941 1085160 81781 81781 81781 0 0 0 OTHER INCOME 900099 599 599 599 2798757 1074402 259975 0 268486 268486 0 0 282735 229015 28274 25446 0 988909 742844 93236 152829 5769 4473 -105 1401 94838 76400 6683 11755 96979 73223 10036 13720 0 24480 13453 11027 148354 100020 48334 0 0 19600 19600 0 22825 16374 3510 2941 34385 29206 3283 1896 0 0 90947 63477 16879 10591 0 0 12966 9057 2976 933 0 0 0 32376 27295 326 4755 DEPRECIATION EXPENSE 108160 80059 17268 10833 COMMUNICATIONS 88963 65477 6335 17151 CONTRACTED SERVICES 58795 37213 4532 17050 LOCAL TRANSPORT 35976 35125 584 267 51073 18653 20937 11483 2466616 1889850 293715 283051 715407 1047683 0 1048106 822614 147723 109211 0 0 0 0 52212 46695 3919851 762670 3260821 3157181 3776877 4438963 1367431 1259166 0 0 128802 244627 10497379 11126140 169690 93387 100000 95500 37750 269690 226637 X 7194069 8678479 3033620 2221024 10227689 10899503 10497379 11126140 332141 339673 X false true X true false X 555758 943964 824592 2641257 1464380 6429951 1141310 756857 560869 763905 1073803 4296744 0 0 0 1697068 1700821 1385461 3405162 2538183 10726695 0 0 10726695 75797 76196 85290 82645 178194 498122 0 75797 76196 85290 82645 178194 498122 0 2332 751 4022 1638 599 9342 1775197 1777768 1474773 3489445 2716976 11234159 0.95480 0.95760 0.04430 0.04150 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 812244 812244 2983609 666643 2316966 20654 12230 8424 103344 83797 19547 3157181 1259166 REFUNDABLE ADVANCE 37750 37750 X 3118830 339673 339673 2779157 19600 19600 2798757 2447016 2447016 19600 19600 2466616 Part X : FIN48 Footnote THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) AND HAS NOT BEEN CLASSIFIED AS A PRIVATE FOUNDATION AS DEFINED IN THE IRC. INCOME GENERATED FROM ACTIVITIES UNRELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSES IS SUBJECT TO TAX UNDER IRC SECTION 511. THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION HAS BEEN MADE FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX. GAAP REQUIRES THE EVALUATION OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN IN THE COURSE OF PREPARING THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX RETURN AND RECOGNITION OF A TAX LIABILITY (OR ASSET) IF THE ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN AN UNCERTAIN POSITION THAT MORE LIKELY THAN NOT WOULD NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. MANAGEMENT HAS ANAYLYZED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE ORGANIZATION, AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OF A LIABILITY (OR ASSET) OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. true 0 0 FOSTER CARE PAYMENTS 22 145877 BASIC NEEDS 11 38151 HOUSING ASSISTANCE 7 13903 TRANSPORTATION 11 886 DIAPER ASSISTANCE 1448 69669 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used GRANT FUNDS ARE MONITORED AS A PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MONTHLY AND/OR QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REVIEW. X false false false false false false false false false STEPHANIE BOHAN CEO 170280 170280 Form 990, Part III, Line 3 Ceased youth pregnancy prevention education services to focus on Parenting Education programming. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. A DRAFT IS RECEIVED BY THE CFO AND CEO FOR REVIEW AND THEN PRESENTED TO THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Each Hope Cottage employees position has a written job description documented in their personnel file. The executive committee of the board of directors hires the CEO and determines the CEO compensation. Compensation of each employee is approved and documented. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b Each Hope Cottage employees position has a written job description documented in their personnel file. The executive committee of the board of directors hires the CEO and determines the CEO compensation. Compensation of each employee is approved and documented. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 THE FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION ONLINE AT GUIDESTAR AND UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE.