Public accountability

Reports, research, and financial transparency.

We believe grantmakers, government partners, and donors should be able to see how H.O.O.D. Hope is structured and how resources are used — not just what we say we do.

Annual reports

Organizational progress reports.

2026 H.O.O.D. Hope Annual Report

Our first formal annual report is in development alongside the St. Louis Flagship pilot launch. It will include program reach, audited financials, and pilot outcomes.

In development

36-month pilot launch

St. Louis Flagship — Pilot Budget Allocation

H.O.O.D. Hope is committed to public financial accountability as the St. Louis Flagship pilot launches and the platform scales. The St. Louis Flagship budget allocation below is drawn directly from our funding prospectus; independent audit figures will be added once available.

Total 36-month pilot budget: $6.12M · Current funding ask: $2,847,500

Homeownership Services — Academy, Down Payment Assistance, Credit Repair 40% · $2,460,000
Personnel — Program Staff, Case Managers, Leadership 23% · $1,387,500
Housing Operations — Unit Maintenance, Utilities, Property Management 12% · $917,250
Supportive Services — Wraparound Care, Health, Education 12% · $733,800
Admin & Overhead — Compliance, Reporting, General Operations 10% · $616,450

Figures reflect the 36-month St. Louis Flagship pilot pro forma budget, not audited historical financials. See Reports & Financial Transparency for audit status.

Independent audit and Form 990 will be linked here once available.

Measuring value beyond the balance sheet

Return on Investment

69% $1.95M Net Return

Financial ROI

Direct financial return based on operational efficiency, asset appreciation, and reduced vacancy costs over the 36-month pilot.

1 : 3.25 $3.25 Value per $1

Social ROI

Quantifiable social value generated through reduced public system utilization (emergency shelter, ER visits, justice system).

$12.5M 10-Year Projection

Wealth Creation

Cumulative equity and asset value accumulated by 69 families successfully transitioning to homeownership.

Research notes

Evidence-based learning.

In development The WEL9 Methodology & Social Determinants of Health

A research note connecting the WEL9 wellness methodology to the Social Determinants of Health evidence base (in development).

Questions about our finances or reporting

Grantmakers and government partners: let's talk directly.

Contact our team for organizational documents, budget narratives, or compliance information related to a specific opportunity.