Instruments Of Hope

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Patrick Bishop
President
$0
Emily Schichtel
Secretary
$0
Sue Ellen Carlson
Treasurer
$0
Terri Mulligan
Director
$0
Lauretta Simpson
Director
$0
Jay England
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

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