2025-10-12T16:23:04-05:00 2024-12-31 205788602 Glaser and Company LLC 1859 Summerville Ave Suite 800 Charleston SC 29405 990 2024-01-01 753070026 Increasing HOPE INCR 8432254343 8570 Rivers Ave STE 120 North Charleston SC 29406 Dorothea Bernique Executive Director 8432254343 2025-10-12 1 0 Erik Glaser CPA P00724565 8438490179 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Dorothea Bernique 8570 Rivers Ave STE 120 North Charleston SC 29406 694145 0 X www.increasinghope.org X 2005 SC The mission of Increasing H.O.P.E financial training center is to create financial freedom and stability for families in South Carolina by building assets through financial education and training. 7 7 8 15 0 0 627453 644510 21141 44594 32 5 466 5036 649092 694145 0 0 0 0 582206 272343 0 0 17012 366556 379753 948762 652096 -299670 42049 201183 234555 246995 238318 -45812 -3763 X The mission of Increasing H.O.P.E financial training center is to create financial freedom and stability for families in South Carolina by building assets through financial education and training. 0 0 486425 44594 Broad Community Impact Summary In 2024, Increasing H.O.P.E. Financial Training Center delivered over 660 hours of financial education, housing counseling, and small business training to more than 640 clients across Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties. The organization helped 15 families achieve homeownership, supported 156 small business owners through the I-HOPE Women's Business Center, and provided free tax preparation services to nearly 500 clients. These efforts generated more than $3.5 million in economic impact, reflecting our commitment to fostering long-term financial stability and community resilience among low- to moderate-income residents.Focused Program Accomplishments Increasing H.O.P.E. made significant strides in 2024 by expanding its financial literacy and economic empowerment programs. We supported 643 individuals through 663 hours of financial education and counseling, assisted 15 families in achieving homeownership, and provided 515 hours of small business coaching through our Women's Business Center. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program served 487 clients, helping them maximize refunds and build financial security. In total, our programs produced a community impact exceeding $3.5 million. 486425 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 SC X Dorothea Bernique 8432254343 8570 Rivers Ave STE 120 North Charleston SC 29406 Jill Whisonant Board Member 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Ryan Benton Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lordanis Karagiannidis Ph D Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Chris Kovach Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Angelia Williams Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Herman A Baptiste MBA Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jessica Waagner Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dorthea Bernique Executive Director 60.00 X 69392 0 0 69392 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 257883 386627 644510 Financial Training Pro 611430 34489 34489 Conference Fees 611430 10105 10105 44594 5 5 Miscellaneous 999999 5036 5036 5036 694145 44594 0 5041 70576 56460 7058 7058 182768 121859 60909 18999 13373 5097 529 31266 31266 55061 48474 6587 18624 18425 199 18091 12917 4672 502 88604 81373 6528 703 71966 60221 10604 1141 -3 -3 32076 32076 13728 13728 12408 8934 3226 248 26557 21961 4551 45 Other expenses 8720 7700 1020 Training 2655 2655 652096 486425 148659 17012 56641 84614 2216 954 0 56433 68174 36678 43904 31496 98422 61058 201183 234555 10384 57943 140399 120161 96212 60214 246995 238318 X -138895 -61846 93083 58083 -45812 -3763 201183 234555 42049 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 223983 370332 952058 627453 644510 2818336 223983 370332 952058 627453 644510 2818336 2818336 2 12 32 5 51 5036 5036 2823423 44594 0.99820 0.99980 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10, Explanation of Other Income: Miscellaneous - 2024 Amount: $ 5,036. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 68174 36678 31496 31496 Operating lease right-of-use asset 58120 Other asset 2938 61058 Operating lease liabilities 60214 60214 694145 0 694145 0 694145 652096 0 652096 0 652096 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b After completion of the form 990 prepared by the certified public accountant is presented to the finance committee for review and approval. Then the form 990 is taken to the full board for approval before being signed by the executive officer and submitted to the irs and the state governing body. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Conflict of interest policy (part vi, line 12) the executive director and board development committee are responsible for maintaining compliance with the conflict-of-interest policy. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 Compensation of key personnel is taken up in committee, discussed and brought to the board for approval. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Governing documents available to the public (part vi, line 19) a copy of the 990 is available during business hours at the organization's office and online at GuideStar.