--- helping women to self-sufficiency ---

Program Statistics

Since 1973, Cradle of Hope has provided over $3,000,000 to more than 16,000 women and their babies.  In 2007, 89% of all applications for financial assistance were approved.

Cradle of Hope assists women regardless of their marital status, race, source of income, religion, or age. To support its grants program, Cradle of Hope receives contributions from individuals, organizations and foundations.

Total Number of women served in 2007
1,334
Number of Grants Approved 1,197
Total Assistance Granted $268,170
Additional Program Related Expenses $29,990

Profile of Women Receiving Assistance
Ages of Women Served
Under 19 years  8%
19-25 years  46%
26 Years and up 46%
 
Marital Status of Women Served
Single 73%
Married 18%
Divorced 5%
Separated 3%
Widowed 1%
 
Minnesota County of Residence
Ramsey 29%
Hennepin 30%
Olmstead 9%
Stearns 4%
Outlying Metro 18%
Other 10%
 
Grant Purposes

In 2007, Cradle of Hope approved grants for these maternity-related needs:

Housing $193,522
Cribs/Baby Items $60,500
Transportation $5,558
Medical $2,180
Other $6,410
Total $268,170

* "Other" includes utilities, child care, clothing and food

Housing and cribs are partially funded by
the MN Positive Alternatives Program.
 
Financial Information
January 1 - December 31, 2007
(Unaudited)
Revenue
Donations $182,547
Concerts/Events $54,391
Grants/Foundations $208,715
Intrest $2,168
Total $447,821
 
Expenses
Program* $298,160
Fundraising /Development $74,451
Administrative Costs $22,681
Total $395,292
   
Excess of Rev. Over Exp. $52,529
*Grants to Women $268,170
Other Program Expenses $29,990