One Hope United
88% goes to programs $1 to raise $100 Growing revenue
One Hope United is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2015, with $87,672,686 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 88% of spending to programs.
333 S Wabash Ave Ste 2750, Chicago, IL, 60604 EIN 36-2181967 Since 2015
Revenue (FY2024)
$87.7M
▲ 7.8% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$92.7M
Net assets
$44.2M
Employees
1,134
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating88% to programs · $1 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For One Hope United: 88% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · -6% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For One Hope United: 6 mo reserves · -6% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For One Hope United: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For One Hope United: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
One hope united began as a home for children over 130 years ago and has been investing in children and families ever since. our team of nearly 800 talented professionals provides early education, counseling, foster care, and other support services to over 10,000 children and families each year in illinois, florida, and missouri.
What they do
Foster care/community based family support services/florida placement: in foster care/florida placement, we provide case management services with the child while working to strengthen the biological family so that the child may safely return home. in fy25, we served 3,297 clients. in cbfs, one hope united provides on-site and outreach counseling to families in their homes. services are aimed at preserving families, strengthening family functioning and preventing family breakdown. in fy25, we served 7,836 clients and families through community based family support services.
Child development services: the one hope united child development program supports families by providing accessible, affordable, high-quality childcare and early education services to develop the social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of the children we serve. in fy25, we served 1,002 children through child development services and additionally, we served 239 families through our home visiting and doula programs.
Contact & location
- Address
- 333 S Wabash Ave Ste 2750, Chicago, IL, 60604
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Family Services
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $36.2M (FY2013) to $87.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $25.4MNet assets $44.2M
Operating margin
-5.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$69.6M
Total liabilities
$25.4M
Net assets
$44.2M
Salaries & benefits
$60.5M
65% of expenses
Board members
15
15 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87,672,686▲7.8% | $92,665,357▲13.7% | $44,235,361▼7.3% | $69,627,741▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $81,344,072▲4.5% | $81,481,387▲14.1% | $47,695,637▲5.9% | $68,767,331▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $77,850,193▲29.8% | $71,441,234▲14.5% | $45,026,634▲16.2% | $63,477,083▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $59,992,875▼6.0% | $62,377,692▲11.4% | $38,759,689▼5.6% | $60,936,453▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $63,832,738▲12.9% | $55,975,355▲0.1% | $41,074,275▲16.5% | $59,643,982▲34.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $56,518,012▼0.6% | $55,933,606▲3.4% | $35,245,132▲3.1% | $44,445,271▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $56,852,566▲8.6% | $54,106,493▼0.2% | $34,197,942▲3.9% | $40,749,412▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $52,368,682▲61.1% | $54,233,986▲68.4% | $32,922,965▼5.3% | $40,779,192▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $32,506,274▲0.7% | $32,210,697▼0.2% | $34,763,786▲51.9% | $41,935,799▲62.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $32,265,973▼3.5% | $32,273,218▼4.4% | $22,890,244▼1.0% | $25,800,377▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $33,420,618▼7.6% | $33,748,251▲1.2% | $23,116,075▼6.4% | $27,067,993▼10.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $36,185,530 | $33,336,026▲5.8% | $24,688,801▲16.8% | $30,255,147▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $31,494,652▼0.7% | $21,132,240▲16.2% | $26,017,020▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $31,704,247▲2.8% | $18,180,697▲6.3% | $22,948,802▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $30,836,045▲2.2% | $17,108,203▲48.1% | $22,730,183▲39.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $30,186,037 | $11,548,494 | $16,298,587 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Damon Cates — $377,853 (0.41% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damon Cates | President & Ceo | 39.9 | $377,853 |
| Nicole Dunham | Chief People Officer | 40 | $224,464 |
| Christopher Nordloh | Former Chief Financial Officer | 0 | $204,397 |
| Sarah Tunning | Chief Program Officer | 40 | $197,588 |
| Melissa Webster | Executive Director Until 8/24 | 40 | $166,389 |
| Beth Best | Corporate Controller Until 10/24 | 40 | $153,577 |
| Kathleen Walsh | Director of Advancement | 40 | $135,736 |
| Anthony Austin | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Carmela Griffin | Secretary | 0.5 | — |
| Chris Hoffman | Board Chair | 0.5 | — |
| Courtney Brooke | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| David Young | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Deanna Friese | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Frank Clark Jr | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Garrett Johnson | Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Janelle Okerenimkpe | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Jeffrey Williams | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Jeremy Harvey | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Jerry Haralson | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Ken Wiersum | Interim Chief Financial Officer | 39.9 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Banner Northlake Therapeutic Inc | Therapeutic School Contractor | $2,831,647 |
| Express Scripts Inc | Pharmacy Benefit Management | $1,258,457 |
| Executive Construction Inc | Construction Services | $1,224,690 |
| Warehouse of Fixtures Inc | Furniture Services | $845,059 |
| Great Computer Solutions Inc | It Services | $793,876 |
Grants received · $37.1M total
73 grants to One Hope United totaling $37.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start Early | Hs/ehs & comm based family services | 2024 | $2,456,810 |
| Childnet Inc | Residential group care | 2024 | $2,238,813 |
| Community Partnership For Children Inc | Out of home care | 2024 | $1,174,263 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | Extensive community home outreach (echo) program enhancements | 2024 | $20,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $17,500 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $14,800 |
| Independent Charitable Gift Fund | General support | 2024 | $11,700 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $6,369 |
| Camelot Community Care Inc | Child welfare services | 2023 | $4,333,896 |
| Start Early | Hs/ehs & comm based family services | 2023 | $2,463,278 |
| Childnet Inc | Residential group care | 2023 | $1,265,678 |
| Community Based Care of Brevard Inc | See sch o (h)(1) | 2023 | $1,171,470 |
| Community Partnership For Children Inc | Out of home care | 2023 | $732,337 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | Extensive community home outreach (echo) | 2023 | $25,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $18,734 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is One Hope United a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. One Hope United is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2181967, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is One Hope United's EIN?
- One Hope United's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2181967.
- How much revenue does One Hope United report?
- One Hope United reported $87,672,686 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of One Hope United's spending goes to programs?
- One Hope United spends about 88% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does One Hope United have?
- CharityIndex grades One Hope United A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does One Hope United's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on One Hope United's latest Form 990 is $377,853, paid to Damon Cates (President & Ceo).
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Data for One Hope United (EIN 36-2181967) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.