Door of Hope 
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Summary
Door of Hope is a Christian non-profit based in Pasadena, serving Los Angeles County. Door of Hope is one of the only homeless providers that can shelter any kind of family together in their own private unit, including single moms, single dads, and two-parent families together with their children.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Door of Hope
221 E. Walnut St. Suite 112
Pasadena, CA 91101
Website: doorofhope.us
Phone: (626)304-9130
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 954044568
CEO/President: Megan Katerjian
Chairman: Tyler Lazarian
Board size: 13
Founder:
Ruling year: 1991
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
For every family to have a home in which to thrive physically, economically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Mission statement
Empowering families facing homelessness to transform their lives.
Statement of faith
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Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Rescue Missions/Homeless Shelters
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 712 of 1435 | 74 of 162 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 603 of 1435 | 63 of 162 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 783 of 1435 | 79 of 162 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 775 of 1436 | 84 of 162 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $634,845 in government grants in 2024.
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 10% | 8% | 7% | 11% | 9% | 7% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 8% | 8% | 7% | 11% | 9% | 7% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 93% | 99% | 98% | 98% | 99% | 99% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 9% | 13% | 12% | 12% | 13% | 10% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 7% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 1% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 80% | 79% | 82% | 80% | 85% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 97% | 61% | 58% | 92% | 70% | 67% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 79% | 49% | 46% | 76% | 55% | 57% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 3% | 39% | 42% | 8% | 30% | 33% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 2% | 25% | 36% | 6% | 29% | 37% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 7% | 9% | 6% | 7% | 5% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.56 | 0.37 | 0.42 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.68 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.05 | 1.39 | 1.41 | 1.38 | 1.19 | 1.26 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.08 | 0.51 | 0.59 | 0.87 | 0.75 | 0.86 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 10.26 | 27.46 | 16.82 | 25.33 | 24.21 | 19.18 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.09 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.14 | 22.71 | 19.10 | 13.18 | 15.26 | 13.29 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 7% | 15% | 15% | 4% | 8% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 3% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 145% | 252% | 203% | 134% | 152% | 135% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash | $4,552,173 | $3,603,748 | $3,200,243 | $3,132,333 | $2,650,982 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $4,262,240 | $3,717,658 | $1,508,195 | $1,492,360 | $1,023,640 |
| Short-term investments | $1,510,229 | $812,107 | $554,283 | $556,001 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $10,324,642 | $8,133,513 | $5,262,721 | $5,180,694 | $3,674,622 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $3,344,495 | $2,528,652 | $1,161,545 | $987,272 | $943,950 |
| Other long-term assets | $640,208 | $772,301 | $851,680 | $8,937 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $3,984,703 | $3,300,953 | $2,013,225 | $996,209 | $943,950 |
| Total assets | $14,309,345 | $11,434,466 | $7,275,946 | $6,176,903 | $4,618,572 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $375,987 | $483,614 | $207,779 | $213,966 | $191,621 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $375,987 | $483,614 | $207,779 | $213,966 | $191,621 |
| Debt | $0 | $350,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $685,048 | $829,227 | $882,830 | $9,050 | $195,400 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $685,048 | $1,179,227 | $882,830 | $9,050 | $195,400 |
| Total liabilities | $1,061,035 | $1,662,841 | $1,090,609 | $223,016 | $387,021 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $12,085,752 | $8,592,932 | $5,223,118 | $5,039,487 | $4,188,270 |
| With donor restrictions | $1,162,558 | $1,178,693 | $962,219 | $914,400 | $43,281 |
| Net assets | $13,248,310 | $9,771,625 | $6,185,337 | $5,953,887 | $4,231,551 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $8,544,576 | $8,151,422 | $4,924,308 | $5,546,401 | $4,690,724 |
| Program service revenue | $8,875 | $16,007 | $3,374 | $35,254 | $26,058 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $70,987 | $129,697 | $76,610 | $32,950 | $5,138 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total other revenue | $79,862 | $145,704 | $79,984 | $68,204 | $31,196 |
| Total revenue | $8,624,438 | $8,297,126 | $5,004,292 | $5,614,605 | $4,721,920 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Program services | $4,230,877 | $3,782,326 | $3,782,574 | $3,108,215 | $2,668,771 |
| Management and general | $368,882 | $427,723 | $287,237 | $274,586 | $166,454 |
| Fundraising | $657,319 | $596,360 | $533,325 | $522,726 | $310,445 |
| Total expenses | $5,257,078 | $4,806,409 | $4,603,136 | $3,905,527 | $3,145,670 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $3,367,360 | $3,490,717 | $401,156 | $1,709,078 | $1,576,250 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $3,367,360 | $3,490,717 | $401,156 | $1,709,078 | $1,576,250 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Megan Katerjian | CEO | $169,585 |
| James Howe | Chief Operating and Financial Officer | $155,930 |
| Carmella France | Chief Development Officer | $130,966 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2024
Response from ministry
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