Instruments Of Hope, operating under the name Saint Francis Sculpture Gardens, is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Saint Francis Sculpture Gardens is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Saint Francis Sculpture Gardens generated $109.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.7k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.7% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SAINT FRANCIS SCULPTURE GARDENS IS DEDICATED TO 'PROMOTE PEACE, THROUGH ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS, IN THE SPIRIT OF ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI'.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INSTRUMENTS OF HOPE HAS CONTINUED CONSTRUCTION OF THE ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCULPTURE GARDEN WITH THE INSTALLATION OF THE GARDEN SITE THAT INCLUDES THE SCULPTURE 'CANTICLES OF THE CREATURES' AS WELL AS A GARDEN SITE THAT INCORPORATES MARYWOOD'S STONE GROTTO AND INSTALLED THE SCULPTURE 'FRANCIS EMBRACES SISTER DEATH'. THIS COMPLETES THE INSTALLATION OF ALL OF THE ORIGINAL 16 BRONZE SCULPTURES THAT WERE PART OF THE EXHIBITION AT THE BASILICA OF ST FRANCIS IN ASSISI, ITALY BACK IN 2004. THE GARDEN HAS BEEN LAND-LOCKED TO THE EAST SIDE DUE TO A SMALL CREEK RUNING THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF THE PRPERTY. IN 2022 THE ORGANIZATION OBTAINED APPROVAL TO BUILD A BRIDGE CONNECTING EAST-TO-WEST AND IS RAISING FUNDS TO FOR BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION, WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE IN 2023. OUR ANNUAL GOLF OUTING CONTINUES TO GROW IN ATTENDANCE GIVING FINANCIAL STABILITY TO THE UPKEEP OF THE GARDEN. THE ORGANIZATION CELEBRATED THE SUMMER SOLISTICE WITH AN EVENT IN JUNE. THE ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS KEEPS BRINGING AN EVER INCREASING NUMBER OF PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS CREATING A LARGER PRESENCE IN THE WEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITYAND BEYOND.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Patrick Bishop President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Emily Schichtel Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Sue Ellen Carlson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Terri Mulligan Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Lauretta Simpson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jay England Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $84,577 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $84,577 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $25,316 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $109,893 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $175 |
Advertising and promotion | $530 |
Office expenses | $2,080 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,395 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $12,669 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $26,248 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $178,121 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $432,580 |
Total assets | $636,949 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $458,828 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $178,121 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $636,949 |