Mission
Hope Creates empowers youth and adults, who are in recovery from or at risk of Substance Use Disorder to stay sober by engaging in the expressive arts and a vibrant and creative sober community.
Public Charity
HOPE CREATES
HOPE CREATES is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in Saint Louis, MO. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $456K, expenses of $443K, total assets of $213K. Imperigo tracks 27 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $385K.
EIN: 821130017
Saint Louis, MO
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$456K
Total Expenses$443K
Total Assets$213K
Grant Records27
Funding Total$385K
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Received
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$25,000
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
$19,428
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$10,000
COMMUNITY CREATION EVENTS
$10,000
UNRESTRICTED
$29,449
Showing up to 5 of 27 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Member until 5/13/25
Aaron Perlut
Vice President from 5/21/24 to 2/17/25 Member until 8/17/25
Carolyn Bryant
Member until 8/15/2024
Danielle Gilbert
Member
Dr Julie Gary
Member from 1/21/25 until 10/14/25
Eleanor Byrd
Member until 9/19/25
Jerry West
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $456K | $443K | $213K |
| 2024 | $346K | $331K | $164K |
| 2023 | $199K | $192K | $151K |
| 2022 | $164K | $149K | $137K |
| 2021 | $134K | $126K | $111K |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $134K to $456K (+239%), with total assets most recently reported at $213K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.