Bighouse Inc, operating under the name BigHouse Foundation, is located in Opelika, AL. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (P32) the organization is classified as: Foster Care, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, BigHouse Foundation employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. BigHouse Foundation 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 12/2023, BigHouse Foundation generated $397.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $554.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 22.9% per year over the past 6 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MEETING THE NEEDS AND IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE BY SUPPORTING FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES WITH RESOURCES AND RELATIONSHIPS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILY EVENTS. GLITZ GLAM AND GOWNS - PROM DRESS EVENT FOR TEEN GIRLS IN FOSTER CARE. SWIMSUIT AND TOWEL DRIVE - A COLLECTION AND EMBROIDERY OF BEACH TOWELS AND SWIMSUITS FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE ENTERED FOSTER CARE THIS YEAR. BACK TO SCHOOL BASH - A SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER ADOPTIVE FAMILIES. FAMILY BEACH RETREAT FOR FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES. SANTAS WORKSHOP - A CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE FOR FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES.
FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILY PROGRAMS. KIDS NIGHT OUT - A TIME OF RESPITE AND FUN ONCE A MONTH FOR FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES. CLOTHES CLOSET - PROVIDING GENTLY USED CLOSED. NEW-TO-CARE CLOSET - PROVIDING NEW TOILETRIES AND NECESSITIES FOR KIDS ENTERING FOSTER CARE. MOMS MEET UP - A MONTHLY FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE MOM SUPPORT GROUP AND DINNER MEETING. DADS DINNER - A MONTHLY DINNER FOR FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE DADS.
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMMING EXPENSES: ONE-TIME EXPENSES FOR SPECIAL EVENTS AND WISHES FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE AND THEIR FAMILIES. UTILITIES FOR CLOTHES CLOSET NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM EXPENSES ABOVE. SALARIES FOR PROGRAMS AND EVENTS WHICH ARE NOT INCLUDED IN EVENTS AND PROGRAMS ABOVE. SUPPLIES AND PAYMENTS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION BUILDING COMPLETED IN 2023.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Micah Melnick Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $44,000 |
Michael Blake Melnick Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
W David Miller Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Kim Dean Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Samantha Copelan Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Erica Ramey Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $397,130 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $397,130 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $397,130 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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 | $76,656 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $21,155 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,325 |
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 | $28,915 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $20,690 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $554,827 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $254,641 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $1,080,000 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,334,641 |
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 | $635,499 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $635,499 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $699,142 |
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 | $1,334,641 |