Cornerstone of Hope 
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Summary
Since 2003, Cornerstone of Hope's vision has been to create a world where no grieving person journeys alone. If you are grieving the loss of a loved one and are in need of support, we are here to serve.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Cornerstone of Hope
5905 Brecksville Road
Independence, OH 44131
Phone: (216) 524-4673
Organization details
EIN: 341945499
CEO/President: Mark Tripodi
Chairman: Tom Futey
Board size: 15
Founder: Mark & Christi Tripodi
Ruling year: 2004
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Creating a world where no grieving person journeys alone.
Mission statement
Cornerstone of Hope is dedicated to providing support, education, and hope for the grieving. Guided by Christian values of compassion and service, we welcome and serve all seeking support.
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
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Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Fellowship Evangelism
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 1256 of 1590 | 20 of 26 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 1145 of 1591 | 23 of 26 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 851 of 1591 | 10 of 26 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1203 of 1590 | 18 of 26 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2018 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 8% | 14% | 10% | 9% | 15% | 11% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 6% | 9% | 7% | 8% | 8% | 11% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 85% | 68% | 71% | 85% | 56% | 99% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 7% | 10% | 9% | 9% | 13% | 12% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 15% | 32% | 29% | 15% | 44% | 1% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2018 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 83% | 82% | 83% | 76% | 78% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 96% | 91% | 78% | 86% | 63% | 95% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 79% | 75% | 64% | 72% | 48% | 74% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 4% | 9% | 22% | 14% | 37% | 5% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 4% | 5% | 14% | 7% | 25% | 4% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 12% | 7% | 9% | 8% | 11% | 10% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2018 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.02 | 0.50 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.41 | 0.72 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.62 | 1.62 | 1.57 | 1.61 | 1.96 | 3.52 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.90 | 0.81 | 0.70 | 0.72 | 0.80 | 2.54 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2018 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 11.35 | 14.77 | 35.59 | 27.26 | 41.80 | 12.93 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.09 | 0.07 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.08 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.72 | 13.77 | 16.61 | 16.13 | 14.69 | 4.35 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2018 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 11% | 11% | 9% | 4% | 4% | 5% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 3% | 3% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 95% | 177% | 203% | 215% | 235% | 131% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2018 |
| Cash | $1,695,865 | $1,778,557 | $2,675,481 | $1,817,558 | $498,650 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $306,200 | $141,065 | $126,600 | $124,355 | $129,566 |
| Short-term investments | $3,496,303 | $3,331,729 | $1,249,696 | $347,413 | $169,896 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $5,498,368 | $5,251,351 | $4,051,777 | $2,289,326 | $798,112 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $2,738,312 | $2,480,026 | $2,409,043 | $2,186,554 | $2,008,604 |
| Other long-term assets | $648,149 | $534,797 | $54,547 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $3,386,461 | $3,014,823 | $2,463,590 | $2,186,554 | $2,008,604 |
| Total assets | $8,884,829 | $8,266,174 | $6,515,367 | $4,475,880 | $2,806,716 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2018 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $367,326 | $147,572 | $148,608 | $54,772 | $61,713 |
| Other current liabilities | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $372,326 | $147,572 | $148,608 | $54,772 | $61,713 |
| Debt | $16,100 | $36,721 | $66,771 | $130,241 | $74,238 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $584,656 | $599,925 | $52,652 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $600,756 | $636,646 | $119,423 | $130,241 | $74,238 |
| Total liabilities | $973,082 | $784,218 | $268,031 | $185,013 | $135,951 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2018 |
| Without donor restrictions | $6,495,493 | $6,045,702 | $4,951,749 | $4,115,302 | $2,645,035 |
| With donor restrictions | $1,416,254 | $1,436,254 | $1,295,587 | $175,565 | $25,730 |
| Net assets | $7,911,747 | $7,481,956 | $6,247,336 | $4,290,867 | $2,670,765 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2018 |
| Total contributions | $3,332,556 | $3,358,204 | $2,852,903 | $1,615,720 | $2,103,313 |
| Program service revenue | $1,132,611 | $1,077,518 | $717,789 | $421,899 | $287,525 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $242,241 | $98,240 | $1,182 | $43,620 | $4,405 |
| Other revenue | $182,437 | $194,196 | ($213,783) | $813,126 | ($267,517) |
| Total other revenue | $1,557,289 | $1,369,954 | $505,188 | $1,278,645 | $24,413 |
| Total revenue | $4,889,845 | $4,728,158 | $3,358,091 | $2,894,365 | $2,127,726 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2018 |
| Program services | $3,687,837 | $3,033,974 | $2,410,692 | $1,380,665 | $1,581,426 |
| Management and general | $315,572 | $315,996 | $226,791 | $198,214 | $209,576 |
| Fundraising | $463,373 | $337,758 | $266,233 | $245,987 | $240,033 |
| Total expenses | $4,466,782 | $3,687,728 | $2,903,716 | $1,824,866 | $2,031,035 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2018 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $423,063 | $1,040,430 | $454,375 | $1,069,499 | $96,691 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $423,063 | $1,040,430 | $454,375 | $1,069,499 | $96,691 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Mark Tripodi | Founder/CEO | $173,042 |
| Amber Weisner | Chief Operating Officer | $118,141 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2024
Response from ministry
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History
https://cornerstoneofhope.org/our-story