Sounds Of Hope Ltd
- Assets
- $124.5k
- Revenue
- $92.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Saint Paul, MN
- Founding
- 01/1991
- Data as of
- 09/2022
- EIN
- 41-1673293
Organization Overview
Sounds Of Hope Ltd is located in Saint Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (Q21) the organization is classified as: International Cultural Exchange, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sounds Of Hope Ltd 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 09/2022, Sounds Of Hope Ltd generated $92.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $134.7k during the year ending 09/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.1%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
MISSION: FOSTERING GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP THROUGH THE ARTS AND USING MUSIC TO REINFORCE OUR SHARED HUMANITY. PRIMARY PROGRAMS: THE SONGS OF HOPE PROJECT AND GLOBAL REACH ARTS AND CULTURE CAMP. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE A WEEKLY MUSIC PROGRAM FOR/WITH ELDERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SONGS OF HOPE IS OUR PRIMARY PROGRAM. IT IS A 7 WEEK RESIDENTIAL PERFORMING ARTS (PRIMARILY MUSIC) PROGRAM UNITING LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN AND YOUTH TO SHARE MUSIC, DANCE AND CULTURES WITH EACH OTHER AND REGIONAL AUDIENCES. THE FIRST THREE WEEKS OF THE PROGRAM ARE SPENT IN INTENSIVE REHEARSAL WITH PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS, WITH EVENING GETTING-TO-KNOW-YOU SESSIONS WHICH INVOLVE AND ENCOURAGE THE SHARING OF CULTURES. THE LAST THREE WEEKS ARE SPENT PRESENTING FULL, 90-MINUTE CONCERTS TO GENERAL AUDIENCES AND SHORTER ARTS-IN-SERVICE PERFORMANCES FOR ELDERS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AND SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS. EACH SUMMER, SONGS OF HOPE TOURS THROUGHOUT MINNESOTA. YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: THE SONGS OF HOPE JUNIOR TEAM IS MADE UP OF PAST PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE AGE 16 AND OVER. THEY HAVE RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO ALL ASPECTS OF THE PROGRAM. SOH PAYS U.S. JUNIOR STAFF A MODEST STIPEND.
ALL PLANNING AND ORGANIZING FOR GLOBAL REACH REMAINS SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19. GLOBAL REACH: THE UNITED STATES IS FAMOUS FOR THE RICHNESS OF ITS MANY DIVERSE CULTURES. GLOBAL REACH ARTS & CULTURE CAMP IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE AN AMAZING ARRAY OF U.S. ARTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES. IT IS A TWO- OR THREE-WEEK, RESIDENTIAL CAMP THAT PUTS PARTICIPANTS IN A LIVE-IN COMMUNITY ON A BEAUTIFUL UNIVERSITY CAMPUS FOR 1-2 WEEKS AND THEN WITH A U.S. FAMILY FOR THE FINAL WEEK. THE CAMP'S UNIQUE MIX OF ACTIVITIES AND TRAVEL EXCURSIONS AROUND THE LARGE, TWIN METROPOLIS OF ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS GIVES PARTICIPANTS A HANDS-ON SET OF ENRICHING ARTS AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES. THE FINAL WEEK PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDY WHILE LIVING WITH A U.S. FAMILY, ARRANGED THROUGH THE GLOBAL LANGUAGE INSTITUTE IN SAINT PAUL.
ALL OF OUR WORK WITH ELDERS WAS SUSPENED IN MARCH 2020, INCLUDING A GRANT-FUNDED PROJECT TO CREATE A SING-A-LONG VIDEO TO BE USED IN SENIOR FACILITIES. ARTS LEARNING FOR ELDERS: SOUNDS OF HOPE ARTISTS PRESENT WEEKLY SING-A-LONG SESSIONS AT LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bethany Gladhill Chair Of The Board Of Directors | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Gary Pederson Treasurer - Board Of Directors | Officer | 0.15 | $0 |
Virginia Cone Member - Board Of Directors | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
John Choi Member - Board Of Directors | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Hannah Hoes Member - Board Of Directors | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Judith Morrison Member - Board Of Directors | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $51,813 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $18,648 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $70,461 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $22,040 |
| Investment income | $12 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $92,513 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $8,000 |
| 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 | $53,274 |
| Advertising and promotion | $309 |
| Office expenses | $5,545 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $37,376 |
| Travel | $5,423 |
| 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 | $4,416 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $134,722 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $22,201 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $97,135 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $5,158 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total assets | $124,494 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $889 |
| 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 | $889 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $123,605 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $124,494 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Sounds Of Hope Ltd has recieved totaling $209.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Xcel Energy Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: MATCHING EMPLOYEE DONATION | $184 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Raam Raj Foundation Fairfield, IA | $3,897,028 | $3,602,749 |
Sounds Of Hope Ltd Saint Paul, MN | $124,494 | $92,513 |
Richland Center Santa Teresa Sister City Project Richland Center, WI | $119,072 | $0 |
Madison International Partners Inc Madison, WI | $217,126 | $118,133 |
American Dragon Boat Association Dubuque, IA | $120,854 | $0 |
Dacotah Territory International Visitors Program Rapid City, SD | $23,788 | $0 |
Riverside International Friendship Gardens Inc La Crosse, WI | $361,225 | $0 |
Chinese Cultural Center Of America Ames, IA | $199,450 | $100,000 |