Hope Happens Inc
The exempt purpose of Hope Happens is to improve the lives of people with neurodegenerative disorders by promoting collaborative, translational research with the potential to fast-track new treatments and cures.
Hope Happens Inc at a glance
In short: Hope Happens Inc gave $125K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $125K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,000
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $125,000
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $125,000
- Total assets
- $214,057
- -14.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Hope Happens Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hope Center for Neurological Disorders - Washington Univ School of Medicine ($125K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Hope Happens Inc gives
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2022) to $160K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Center for Neurological Disorders - Washington Univ School of Medicine St. Louis, MO | Translational research, meetings, conferences, collaboration among scientists, pilot projects, and funding. | $125,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $214,057 | $267,866 | $302,947 | $125,000 | 1 | $12,157 |
| 2023 | $249,280 | $272,042 | $238,021 | $100,000 | 1 | $12,464 |
| 2022 | $213,644 | $186,931 | $225,285 | $100,000 | 1 | $3,062 |
| 2021 | $251,604 | $298,233 | $279,972 | $160,000 | 1 | $6,586 |
| 2020 | $232,995 | $245,795 | $230,232 | $105,000 | 1 | $2,341 |
About Hope Happens Inc
Based on IRS filings
Hope Happens Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $214K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $125K. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hope Happens Inc is led by Mark Menghini, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Menghini
President
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Chromoga
Director of Operations
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $59K (2024)
Melissa Sorensen
Director of Marketing & Communications
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $37K (2024)
Hannah Sayers
Director
Director → President, 2021
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Hobler Gerard
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abigail Miller
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Cullity
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Eastman
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Bosch
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Whittington
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
T. William Hizar
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Kerschinske
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brannon Champagne
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Kircher
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Feldhaus Robinson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colby Schmid
Vice President
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Therrien
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Harrison
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Josh Reinert (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Karen Cash (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Christopher Imming (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Gabriela Inderwies (2020–2022) — Director of Development
- Former: Hilary Murphy (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Julie Lynch (2020–2022) — Communications Officer & Secretary
- Former: William Hizar (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jen Therrien (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Everly (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Cary Schneithorst Reed (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Glen Stettin (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lincoln Gray (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Christopher Danforth (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Clark Thomas (2020) — Director
- Former: Mary Bettis (2020) — President
- Former: Tim Haufmann (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $59K, to Wendy Chromoga (Director of Operations). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hope Happens Inc
How much does Hope Happens Inc give each year?
Hope Happens Inc gave $125K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $100K across 1 grant.
How large is Hope Happens Inc?
Hope Happens Inc reported $214K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $268K.
What is Hope Happens Inc?
Hope Happens Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Saint Louis, MO. It holds $214K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Hope Happens Inc operate?
Hope Happens Inc has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Hope Happens Inc's EIN?
Hope Happens Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2523211. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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