HOPE CENTER UGANDA
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2024 · Form 990EZ · revenue $134K · expenses $143K · assets $25K
- EIN
- 27-2280296
- Address
- 9805 FAIRBURY LN, LINCOLN, NE 68516-9530
- Website
- HOPECENTERUGANDA.ORG
- NTEE code
- Q33
- Subsection
- 501(c)(3)
- Ruling year
- 2010
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
An orphanage and school in the Mityana district of Ugnada, Africa. Good relationship with local law enforcement who bring children in when they are found, parents have died, or have been incarcerated. Provide education and a safe place to live, food to eat, and love for the children.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 11 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
11 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbie Wells | PRESIDENT | 2016-2024 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Carrie Parr | VICE PRESIDENT | 2016-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jerry Doehling | DIRECTOR | 2016-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Steve Wells | DIRECTOR | 2016-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Matt Kuske | SECRETRAY/TREASURER | 2021-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Andrew Metcalf | DIRECTOR | 2016-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Linda Doehling | DIRECTOR | 2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michael Kander (former) | DIRECTOR | 2021-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lynda Doehling (former) | DIRECTOR | 2021-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Christine Dwinell (former) | TREASURER | 2016-2020 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dave Dwinell (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016-2020 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARBIE WELLS | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CARRIE PARR | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JERRY DOEHLING | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STEVE WELLS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MATT KUSKE | SECRETRAY/TREASURER | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW METCALF | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LINDA DOEHLING | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 8 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARBIE WELLS | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CARRIE PARR | VICE PRESIDE | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JERRY DOEHLING | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| STEVE WELLS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MATT KUSKE | SECRETARY/TR | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW METCALF | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL KANDER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| LYNDA DOEHLING | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 8 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARBIE WELLS | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CARRIE PARR | VICE PRESIDE | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JERRY DOEHLING | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| STEVE WELLS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MATT KUSKE | SECRETARY/TR | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW METCALF | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL KANDER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| LYNDA DOEHLING | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 8 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARBIE WELLS | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CARRIE PARR | VICE PRESIDE | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JERRY DOEHLING | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| STEVE WELLS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MATT KUSKE | SECRETARY/TR | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW METCALF | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL KANDER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| LYNDA DOEHLING | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARBIE WELLS | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CARRIE PARR | VICE PRESIDE | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CHRISTINE DWINELL | TREASURER | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW METCALF | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DAVE DWINELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JERRY DOEHLING | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| STEVE WELLS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARBIE WELLS | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CARRIE PARR | VICE PRESIDE | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CHRISTINE DWINELL | TREASURER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW METCALF | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DAVE DWINELL | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JERRY DOEHLING | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| STEVE WELLS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARBIE WELLS | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CARRIE PARR | VICE PRESIDE | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CHRISTINE DWINELL | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW METCALF | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DAVE DWINELL | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JERRY DOEHLING | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| STEVE WELLS | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 7 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 11 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARBIE WELLS | PRESIDENT | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CARRIE PARR | VICE PRESIDE | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHRISTINE DWINELL | TREASURER | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW METCALF | DIRECTOR | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVE DWINELL | DIRECTOR | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JERRY DOEHLING | DIRECTOR | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STEVE WELLS | DIRECTOR | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 7 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARBIE WELLS | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CARRIE PARR | VICE PRESIDE | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHRISTINE DWINELL | TREASURER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW METCALF | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVE DWINELL | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JERRY DOEHLING | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STEVE WELLS | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $133,738 | $142,967 | $25,306 | $25,306 | $134,477 | $0 | - | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $113,920 | $126,805 | $34,535 | $34,535 | $113,167 | $753 | - | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $103,255 | $93,270 | $47,420 | $47,420 | $97,105 | $6,150 | - | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $117,994 | $110,174 | $37,435 | $37,435 | $117,994 | - | - | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $103,388 | $96,580 | $29,615 | $29,615 | $103,388 | - | - | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $95,649 | $86,842 | $30,382 | $22,482 | $95,649 | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $99,008 | $102,524 | $21,700 | $13,700 | $99,008 | - | - | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $72,840 | $54,675 | $28,076 | $19,776 | $72,840 | $0 | - | 0 | 11 |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $85,984 | $85,688 | $22,111 | $1,611 | $85,984 | $0 | - | 0 | 20 |
Funders of this organization
3 grantors reported grants to this organization, $58,889 in all, tax years 2016 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS | Public charity | Exact | 2016-2018, 2022-2024 | 6 | $35,763 | 2024 | $6,000 | show |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2023-2024 | 2 | $11,899 | 2024 | $5,207 | show |
| THE BLACKBAUD GIVING FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2022-2023 | 2 | $11,227 | 2023 | $5,027 | show |
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| BASKET OF HOPE INC | NE | Q33 | $110,757 | $123,146 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x, same state |
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| WATER FOR THE WORLD | NE | Q33 | $143,272 | $261,994 | Chairman | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x, same state |
| NEW HOPE CENTRE INC | OH | Q33 | $132,831 | $151,211 | Treasurer | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x |
| KAYONGOS HOPE | MI | Q33 | $127,360 | $109,681 | DIRECTOR | $14,760 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x |
| ANZA TENA DREAM CENTER | CA | Q33 | $159,205 | $143,226 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x |
| ABUNDANT LIFE MINISTRIES UGANDA | CA | Q33 | $112,138 | $58,471 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x |
| REAL HOPE MINISTRIES INC | OR | Q33 | $157,690 | $152,818 | Board Member | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x |
| REFUGE OF HOPE PERU | TX | Q33 | $145,115 | $147,855 | Executive Dir. | $30,330 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x |
| TREE OF HOPE HAITI INC | MA | Q33 | $160,024 | $139,087 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x |
| AFRICA HEALTH AND HOPE INC | OH | Q33 | $162,452 | $159,264 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x |
| WORLDHOPE US INC | IL | Q33 | $140,193 | $102,921 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x |
| HOPE MATTERS INTERNATIONAL | CA | Q33 | $112,772 | $86,231 | Chairman | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x |
| BLESSED HOPE FOUNDATION | WV | Q33 | $149,664 | $171,920 | Chairman | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x |
| YAHVE-JIRE CHILDRENS FOUNDATION US | PA | Q33 | $125,456 | $185,835 | CHAIRMAN/PRE | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x |
| FUNDANA INTERNATIONAL CORP | FL | Q33 | $166,473 | $357,173 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x |
| HOPE HOUSE INTERNATIONAL INC | CA | Q33 | $112,950 | $125,743 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x |
| SAIL CENTRAL AMERICA INC | NC | Q33 | $123,562 | $39,571 | MANAGER | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x |
| HOPE 2 OTHERS INTERNATIONAL | CO | Q33 | $120,660 | $41,551 | Executive Director | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x |
| HANDS OF KINDNESS CHILDRENS MINISTRY | SC | Q33 | $169,724 | $172,223 | Board Chair | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x |
| PROJECT HEAL FOUNDATION INC | TN | Q33 | $140,203 | $138,478 | Director | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x |
| DISPLACED ORPHANS INTERNATIONAL INC | WA | Q33 | $150,007 | $145,405 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x |
| HOPE ALIVE CLINIC MINISTRIES INC | NJ | Q33 | $144,164 | $130,952 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x |
| CLOTHED IN HOPE | NC | Q33 | $110,631 | $118,467 | PRESIDENT | $48,892 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x |
| ANNIES HOPE INC | FL | Q33 | $131,703 | $111,109 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code Q33, revenue within 2x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990EZ · $142,967 spent · pay $48,395 · grants $0 · events $4,739
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $69,386 | 48.5% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $48,395 | 33.9% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $15,446 | 10.8% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $9,740 | 6.8% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $4,739 | reported apart |
| Total | $142,967 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990EZ · $126,805 spent · pay $47,737 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees to independent contractors | $53,771 | 42.4% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $47,737 | 37.6% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $14,834 | 11.7% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $10,463 | 8.3% | |
| Total | $126,805 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990EZ · $93,270 spent · pay $42,139 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $42,139 | 45.2% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $37,664 | 40.4% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $8,736 | 9.4% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $4,731 | 5.1% | |
| Total | $93,270 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990EZ · $110,174 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees to independent contractors | $106,428 | 96.6% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $3,746 | 3.4% | |
| Total | $110,174 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990EZ · $96,580 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees to independent contractors | $95,835 | 99.2% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $745 | 0.8% | |
| Total | $96,580 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990EZ · $86,842 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees to independent contractors | $86,096 | 99.1% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $746 | 0.9% | |
| Total | $86,842 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990EZ · $102,524 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees to independent contractors | $101,778 | 99.3% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $746 | 0.7% | |
| Total | $102,524 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $54,675 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $37,381 | $20,854 | $16,527 | - | 68.4% | |
| Fees: management | $16,549 | $16,549 | - | - | 30.3% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $745 | $745 | - | - | 1.4% | |
| Total | $54,675 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $85,688 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $57,053 | $57,053 | - | - | 66.6% | |
| Fees: management | $28,027 | $5,473 | $22,554 | - | 32.7% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $608 | $608 | - | - | 0.7% | |
| Total | $85,688 | 100% |