CASA DE ESPERANZA DE LOS NINOS INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

CASA DE ESPERANZA DE LOS NINOS INC

EIN 76-0105306 · Family Violence Shelters (P43)

What they do

CASA DE ESPERANZA STRIVES to BREAK THE CYCLE of CHILD ABUSE and NEGLECT for AT-RISK INFANTS, CHILDREN and THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE RESIDENTIAL and FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT TRANSFORM PEOPLE and COMMUNITIES.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $69.30 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders25 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

74.84%of revenue went to mission work69.3% of expenses · Program services

11.79%of revenue went to fundraising10.9% of expenses

$100.43spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

21.41%of revenue went to management and office costs19.8% of expenses

$1.04in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

92.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $18,210 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $172,016 for MELISSA SIMON MSW CFRE (GOVERNING BOARD - CEO). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$3,915,383

Mission workProgram services$2,930,09074.84% of revenue69.3% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$838,46321.41% of revenue19.8% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$461,45611.79% of revenue10.9% of expenses

Total expenses$4,230,009108.04% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 69.3% mission · 19.8% management · 10.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 108.04% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 72.6% mission · 13.7% management · 13.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 123.62% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 78.1% mission · 10.3% management · 11.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 115.74% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 83.3% mission · 7.7% management · 9.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 108.10% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 81.1% mission · 7.7% management · 11.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 88.79% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 80.7% mission · 7.9% management · 11.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 104.97% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 80.3% mission · 7.6% management · 12.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 98.49% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 81.7% mission · 3.7% management · 14.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 104.40% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$4,211,799

Expenses$4,230,009

Annual shortfall $18,210 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$2,930,090 · 69.3% of expenses

Management and office costs$838,463 · 19.8% of expenses

Fundraising$461,456 · 10.9% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$4,211,799

Expenses$4,230,009

Assets$4,384,623

Income$4,356,942

Contributions$3,873,275

Mission work (program services)$2,930,090

Fundraising$461,456

Grants given$698,000

Average grant$698,000

Management and general$838,463

Accounting fees$230,860

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

MELISSA SIMON MSW CFREGOVERNING BOARD - CEO · 40 hrs/week $172,016Base $161,078 · Other $10,938

ANGIELA ZIELINSKICOO · 40 hrs/week $150,214Base $143,158 · Other $7,056

SUSAN MOLITORDIRECTOR OF OUTREACH AND COMPLIANCE · 40 hrs/week $131,541Base $103,072 · Other $28,469

LEANNE BAUMELCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $130,012Base $120,201 · Other $9,811

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (25)

MELISSA SIMON MSW CFREGOVERNING BOARD - CEO

ANGIELA ZIELINSKICOO

SUSAN MOLITORDIRECTOR OF OUTREACH AND COMPLIANCE

LEANNE BAUMELCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

MATT REICHENTHALGOVERNING BOARD-AT-LARGE

THOMAS MCGEEGOVERNING BOARD-AT-LARGE

BEN BROWNGOVERNING BOARD-PAST PRES.

SHANNON HAYESGOVERNING BOARD-AT-LARGE

SCOTT MICHELMANGOVERNING BOARD-AT-LARGE

REBECCA BAKERGOVERNING BOARD-AT-LARGE

MICHAEL MORRISGOVERNING BOARD-TREASURER

MICHAEL JOHNSONGOVERNING BOARD-AT-LARGE

BERNARD BARRETTGOVERNING BOARD-AT-LARGE

MEGAN RYANGOVERNING BOARD-AT-LARGE

MEG GENTLEGOVERNING BOARD - PRESIDENT

COLLEEN MCLAUGHLINGOVERNING BOARD-AT-LARGE

MARY ELLEN PROCHAZKAGOVERNING BOARD-SECRETARY

ALISON YOUNGGOVERNING BOARD-AT-LARGE

KELLEY MORRISGOVERNING BOARD-(NON VOTING)

KATIE REGISTERGOVERNING BOARD-AT-LARGE

KATHLEEN J MOTIL MD PHDGOVERNING BOARD-AT-LARGE

KATHLEEN FOSTER LMSWGOVERNING BOARD-AT-LARGE

KAREN DIXONGOVERNING BOARD-AT-LARGE

JOSE DELGADOGOVERNING BOARD-AT-LARGE

JONATHON MARTINEZGOVERNING BOARD-AT-LARGE

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1984
Location: PO BOX 301209, HOUSTON, TX 77230-1209
County: Harris
In care of: MELISSA SIMON
Primary officer: MELISSA SIMON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailcasa@casahope.orgP Phone(713) 529-0639

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: FRIERSON SOLA SIMONTON & KUTAC PLLC
NTEE classification: Family Violence Shelters (P43)
IRS tax category: Family Violence Shelters
Grant-giving organization: Yes