Boys Hope Girls Hope

Bridgeton, MO · Founded 1977

National organization providing residential and academic support for motivated youth facing adversity

Primary audience
Students
Work area
Education
Topic
Academic Programs
Contact
Aaron Haslam
Website Contact

About Organization

Boys Hope Girls Hope nurtures motivated young people through long-term residential programming, educational support, and college scholarships. Headquartered in Bridgeton, MO, the organization manages $13.3 million in annual revenue across multiple affiliate locations, serving families since 1977.

What They Focus On

Academic Excellence

Delivering rigorous curriculum and supporting student achievement

Student Success

Providing comprehensive support services for student development

Innovation

Advancing teaching methods and educational technology

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2019)

$13.3M

-13.5% vs 2018

Expenses (2019)

$13.5M

-0.6% vs 2018

Assets (2019)

$45.3M

+6.1% vs 2018

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2019 $13,311,510 $13,458,093 $45,305,566 0
2018 $15,386,689 $13,533,034 $42,719,677 0
2017 $17,883,785 $14,569,271 $49,813,987 249

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Curriculum Design

    Developing rigorous academic programs aligned with standards

  • 02

    Instruction Delivery

    Teaching students through evidence-based pedagogical methods

  • 03

    Assessment

    Evaluating student learning and program effectiveness

  • 04

    Continuous Improvement

    Refining programs based on data and feedback

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Boys Hope Girls Hope

Academic Programs

Delivering comprehensive curriculum and degree programs

Student Support

Providing counseling, tutoring, and student success services

Research Initiatives

Conducting research to advance knowledge and innovation

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Boys Hope Girls Hope.

Kristin Ostby de Barillas

Kristin Ostby de Barillas

President & CEO
Brian Hipp

Brian Hipp

VP Of Mission Effectiveness
Bill Fronczak

Bill Fronczak

VP Of Advancement
Jennifer Starkey

Jennifer Starkey

Senior Director Of Marketing & Communications
Laura Stevens

Laura Stevens

Senior Director Of Organizational Impact
Dana Nichols

Dana Nichols

Senior Director Of Donor Engagement
Ashley Scoville

Ashley Scoville

Director Of Finance And Accounting
Erin Beezley

Erin Beezley

Director Of Experiential Learning & Youth Development
James Williams

James Williams

Director Of Post-Secondary Success & Strategic Partnerships
Pete Schweiss

Pete Schweiss

Director Of Technology Services
Xiá Simmons

Xiá Simmons

Director Of Grants & Stewardship
Vivian Mendoza

Vivian Mendoza

Latin America Program Advisor
Stephanie Cabrera

Stephanie Cabrera

Human Capital Manager
Aly Marin

Aly Marin

Brand & Design Manager
Lynn Trieschmann

Lynn Trieschmann

Development & Database Coordinator
Martin Totland

Martin Totland

Communications & Media Coordinator
Gigi Burgos

Gigi Burgos

Program Data Coordinator
Jenn Garris

Jenn Garris

Payroll Specialist
Janée Artis

Janée Artis

Infrastructure Support Specialist
Bridget Reuter

Bridget Reuter

Accounting Specialist
Debbie Shelton

Debbie Shelton

Administrative Assistant Specialist
Julie Fabian

Julie Fabian

Benefits Administrator
Rob Lloyd

Rob Lloyd

Board Chair
AH

Aaron Haslam

Director-Cincinnati
1 hrs/week
AT

Adam Truitt

Director-Colorado
1 hrs/week
AR

Adria Renke

Director-Arizona
1 hrs/week
AR

Al Rouchell MD

Director-New Orleans
1 hrs/week
AZ

Alexander Zaro

Director-Arizona (Until 12/19)
1 hrs/week
AA

Alice Armstrong

Director-Ne Ohio
1 hrs/week
AC

Allan C Cave Jr

Director-Illinois
1 hrs/week
AR

Allen Robertson

Director-Kansas City
1 hrs/week
AL

Allison Logan

Director-Kansas City
1 hrs/week
AG

Amit Grover

Director-Pittsburgh
1 hrs/week
AF

Amy Fuggi

Director-Baltimore
1 hrs/week
AB

Andrea Barry

Director-St. Louis
1 hrs/week
AH

Andrew Hilger

Director-Baltimore
1 hrs/week
AS

Andrew Shackelford

Director-Illinois
1 hrs/week
AW

Andrew W Moock

Director-Ne Ohio
1 hrs/week
AS

Angela Schmidt

Director-Colorado
1 hrs/week
AG

Anissa Gilbert

Director-Pittsburgh
1 hrs/week
AC

Ann Coakley Anderson

Director-Ne Ohio
1 hrs/week
AH

Ann Hall

Director-Kansas City
1 hrs/week
AS

Anna Stewart

Director-Arizona
1 hrs/week
AL

Anthony L Mastro

Director-Pittsburgh
1 hrs/week
BH

Barry Herman

Director-Baltimore
1 hrs/week
BT

Ben Tarantino

Director-New Orleans
1 hrs/week
BM

Bill Mansfield

Director-St. Louis
1 hrs/week
BP

Bill Powell

Director-Cincinnati
1 hrs/week
BB

Bonnie Bagay

Director-Pittsburgh
1 hrs/week
BP

Brett P Fenasci

Director-New Orleans
1 hrs/week
BM

Brian M King

Director-St. Louis
1 hrs/week
BW

Brian Weiford

Director-Kansas City (Until 12/19)
1 hrs/week
BW

Brian Wellinghof

Director-St. Louis
1 hrs/week
CA

Carl Adkins

Director-Cincinnati
1 hrs/week
CM

Caroline MacHaria

Director-St. Louis
1 hrs/week
CG

Carroll Gunkel

Director-Baltimore
1 hrs/week
CR

Caryn Rogers Battiste

Director-New Orleans
1 hrs/week
CR

Catherine R Giella

Director-Illinois
1 hrs/week
CI

Charles I Ferrara

Director-Pittsburgh
1 hrs/week
CP

Cheryl Pipia

Director-Baltimore
1 hrs/week
CD

Chineta Davis

Director-Baltimore
1 hrs/week
CY

Chris Yarrington

Director-Arizona
1 hrs/week
CF

Christine F Miller

Director-St. Louis
1 hrs/week
CM

Christopher M Kenny

Director-New Orleans
1 hrs/week
CS

Christopher Schneiders

Director-Kansas City (Until 12/19)
1 hrs/week
CC

Colleen Curran

Director-Colorado
1 hrs/week
CM

Connor McCarthy

Director-Illinois
1 hrs/week
CM

Conor McCallin

Emeritus Director-Arizona
1 hrs/week
CA

Cynthia Ames Huffman

Director-Ne Ohio
1 hrs/week
CO

Cyrus Oelerich

Director-Illinois
1 hrs/week
DH

Dan Hogan

President-Kansas City
1 hrs/week
DA

Daniel A Byrne

Director-Illinois
1 hrs/week
DD

Daniel Dooley

Director-Kansas City
1 hrs/week
KP

Karen P Croteau

Exec Dir-Illinois
Full-time
Compensation: $125,000
TG

Timothy Grady

Exec Dir-Ne Ohio
Full-time
Compensation: $124,350
MH

Melissa H Deters

Exec Dir-Cincinnati
Full-time
Compensation: $111,692
AC

Amy Caferello Pfeifer

Exec Dir-Arizona
Full-time
Compensation: $95,000
CR

Charles Roth

Exec Dir-New Orleans
Full-time
Compensation: $89,744
MF

Mary Frances Tharp

Exec Dir-Colorado
Full-time
Compensation: $85,000
GW

George Wiese

Exec Dir-Pittsburgh
Full-time
Compensation: $81,975
KB

Karen Bond

Exec Dir-Baltimore (Until 8/19)
Full-time
Compensation: $80,699
CL

Cassandra L Sissom

Exec Dir-St. Louis
Full-time
Compensation: $77,920
TL

Tonya L Dean

Exec Dir-Kansas City
Full-time
Compensation: $75,500
AH

Arlene Hackbarth

Exec Dir-Baltimore
Full-time
Compensation: $35,808

Milestones

1977

Organization Founded

1977

Established to serve community needs and advance mission

1989

Early Expansion

1989

Grew programs and established organizational foundations

2001

Significant Growth

2001

Expanded programs and services to reach more communities

2023

Leadership Expansion

2023

Grew leadership team to enhance organizational capacity

2025

Program Innovation

2025

Launched new initiatives to deepen community impact

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

CO
Christian O'Dwyer Treasurer/Secretary-Colorado 1.00 hrs/week
CT
Christopher T Tarzon Chair-Illinois 1.00 hrs/week
CG
Cindy Garrett Vice Chair-Colorado 1.00 hrs/week
ET
Edward T Marshall Treasurer-Ne Ohio 1.00 hrs/week
FD
F Duffy Hanna Chair-Pittsburgh 1.00 hrs/week
GF
Greg F Rouchell Chair-New Orleans 1.00 hrs/week
JV
Janis Van Meerveld Chair-New Orleans 1.00 hrs/week
JV
Janis Van Meerveld Secretary-New Orleans 1.00 hrs/week
JD
Jennifer Downs O'Shaughnessy Vice Chair-Illinois 1.00 hrs/week
JG
John Goles Chair-Baltimore 1.00 hrs/week
JV
Jt Vandergriff Treasurer Finance Chair-Arizona 1.00 hrs/week
JH
Julie Hancock Chair-Arizona 1.00 hrs/week
KS
Kelvin Stroupe Treasurer/Secretary-Cincinnati 1.00 hrs/week
MC
Marc Currie Secretary Governance Chair-Arizona 1.00 hrs/week
MB
Maria Bernier Secretary-Pittsburgh 1.00 hrs/week
MZ
Matt Zack Treasurer-Pittsburgh 1.00 hrs/week
MH
Melissa Hendricks Secretary-Kansas City 1.00 hrs/week
MM
Michael M Boeschenstein Chair-Ne Ohio 1.00 hrs/week
Kristin Ostby de Barillas
Kristin Ostby de Barillas President & CEO
Melanie Burden
Melanie Burden VP Of People & Culture
Brian Hipp
Brian Hipp VP Of Mission Effectiveness
Bill Fronczak
Bill Fronczak VP Of Advancement
Jennifer Starkey
Jennifer Starkey Senior Director Of Marketing & Communications
Laura Stevens
Laura Stevens Senior Director Of Organizational Impact
Dana Nichols
Dana Nichols Senior Director Of Donor Engagement
Ashley Scoville
Ashley Scoville Director Of Finance And Accounting
Erin Beezley
Erin Beezley Director Of Experiential Learning & Youth Development
James Williams
James Williams Director Of Post-Secondary Success & Strategic Partnerships
Pete Schweiss
Pete Schweiss Director Of Technology Services
Xiá Simmons
Xiá Simmons Director Of Grants & Stewardship
Vivian Mendoza
Vivian Mendoza Latin America Program Advisor
Stephanie Cabrera
Stephanie Cabrera Human Capital Manager
Aly Marin
Aly Marin Brand & Design Manager
Lynn Trieschmann
Lynn Trieschmann Development & Database Coordinator
Martin Totland
Martin Totland Communications & Media Coordinator
Gigi Burgos
Gigi Burgos Program Data Coordinator
Jenn Garris
Jenn Garris Payroll Specialist
Janée Artis
Janée Artis Infrastructure Support Specialist
Bridget Reuter
Bridget Reuter Accounting Specialist
Debbie Shelton
Debbie Shelton Administrative Assistant Specialist
Julie Fabian
Julie Fabian Benefits Administrator
Rob Lloyd
Rob Lloyd Board Chair

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2019)

$1.1M

Highest Paid

$146K

Karen P Croteau

Compensated Officers

11

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Karen P Croteau EXEC DIR-Illinois $125,000 $21,027 $146,027 40
Timothy Grady EXEC DIR-Ne Ohio $124,350 $21,052 $145,402 40
Melissa H Deters EXEC DIR-Cincinnati $111,692 $6,119 $117,811 40
Amy Caferello Pfeifer EXEC DIR-Arizona $95,000 $12,222 $107,222 40
George Wiese EXEC DIR-Pittsburgh $81,975 $17,116 $99,091 40
Mary Frances Tharp EXEC DIR-Colorado $85,000 $13,330 $98,330 40
Charles Roth EXEC DIR-New Orleans $89,744 $6,607 $96,351 40
Karen Bond EXEC DIR-Baltimore (Until 8/19) $80,699 $6,883 $87,582 40
Cassandra L Sissom EXEC DIR-St. Louis $77,920 $6,494 $84,414 40
Tonya L Dean EXEC DIR-Kansas City $75,500 $5,411 $80,911 40
Arlene Hackbarth EXEC DIR-Baltimore $35,808 $3,660 $39,468 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$350 Total Given
Democratic $350 (100%)
4 Contributions
$88 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

3 Individual Donors
RL
Robbi Lustig 1 contribution • $150 avg
$150
KC
Karen Croteau 1 contribution • $100 avg
$100
Kristin Ostby
Kristin Ostby 2 contributions • $50 avg
$100

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Kristin Ostby with 2 contributions
💰
Highest Avg per Contribution Kristin Ostby at $50 each
🎯
Top Recipient HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT — $250

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$521K

Total Forgiven

$526K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

36

Loan Details 2 loans

$260,541
Forgiven
Forgiven: $262,929 100%
Approved Jan 21, 2021
Lender UMB Bank, National Association
Jobs Reported 18
Forgiven On Dec 23, 2021
$260,500
Forgiven
Forgiven: $262,946 100%
Approved Apr 7, 2020
Lender UMB Bank, National Association
Jobs Reported 18
Forgiven On Mar 18, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$161K Grants Received
4 Organizations

Top Funders

4 total
AC
Arizona Community Foundation
$77K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$54K
TA
The Ayco Charitable Foundation
$20K
JC
Johnson Charitable Gift Fund
$10K
Arizona Community Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. The Ayco Charitable Foundation Johnson Charitable Gift Fund
Arizona Community Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. The Ayco Charitable Foundation Johnson Charitable Gift Fund

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Boys Hope Girls Hope

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(314) 298-1250

Social

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12120 Bridgeton Square Drive Bridgeton, MO 630442607