Bears Care is located in Lake Forest, IL. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (T12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bears Care is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Bears Care generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Bears Care has awarded 46 individual grants totaling $16,381,716. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO POSITIVEL IMPACT PEOPLE IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, YOUTH ATHLETICS, AND MEDICAL RESEARCH & HEALTH AWARENESS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON BREAST & OVARIAN CANCE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO ISSUE GRANTS FOR THE SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE IN THE CHICAGOLAND COMMUNITY IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, YOUTH ATHLETICS, AND MEDICAL RESEARCH AWARENESS PROGRAMS FOCUSING ON BREAST AND OVARIAN CANCER.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kimberly Bourne Saccaro Treasurer | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Ms Barbara Mccaskey Vice President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Gary Fencik President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Jerry Azumah Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ted Phillips Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brandon Faber Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $562,472 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,573,893 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $304,864 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,136,365 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $272 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$121,819 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,014,818 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,258,999 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,107 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $4,729 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,492 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,768 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,315,703 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $727,551 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $727,551 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $727,551 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $727,551 |
Over the last fiscal year, Bears Care has awarded $2,258,999 in support to 6 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
OTHER (SEE ATTACHMENT) | | | $667,500 |
EDUCATION (SEE ATTACHMENT) | | | $461,668 |
YOUTH AND FAMILY (SEE ATTACHMENT) | | | $364,967 |
OTHER (SEE STATEMENT) | | | $304,864 |
HEALTH (SEE ATTACHMENT) | | | $275,000 |
ATHLETICS (SEE ATTACHMENT) | | | $185,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 20 grants that Bears Care has recieved totaling $279,078.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
National Football League Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CLUB COMMUNITY GRANTS SOCIAL JUSTICE | $35,000 |
National Football League Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CLUB COMMUNITY GRANTS | $31,000 |
National Football League Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | $30,000 |
National Football League Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: MEMBER CLUB MATCHING YOUTH/ HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GRANTS | $25,000 |
National Football League Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: MEMBER CLUB MATCHING YOUTH/ HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GRANTS | $20,000 |
National Football League Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: MEMBER CLUB MATCHING YOUTH/ HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GRANTS | $20,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable Foundation East Moline, IL | $5,926,812 | $12,981,935 |
Jewel Nail Bomar Trust 8336230300 Chicago, IL | $101,133,335 | $15,350,534 |
Harrison County Community Foundation Support Organ Inc Corydon, IN | $251,226,152 | $18,808,603 |
Pious Projects Of America Bridgeview, IL | $2,395,968 | $8,177,090 |
William R Orthwein Jr And Laura Rand Orthwein Foundation Inc St Louis, MO | $73,594,056 | $14,006,042 |
Worth County Development Authority Northwood, IA | $8,240,749 | $6,157,684 |
Wayfarer Foundation Highland Park, IL | $333,654 | $4,731,977 |
Washington County Riverboat Foundation Washington, IA | $2,209,057 | $4,844,569 |
Royals Charities Inc Kansas City, MO | $948,636 | $2,777,032 |
Fond Du Lac Area Foundation Fond Du Lac, WI | $72,661,560 | $12,050,578 |
Karam Foundation Nfp Lake Forest, IL | $4,231,584 | $2,840,038 |
Pillars Fund Chicago, IL | $11,143,935 | $11,056,329 |