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 12/2021, 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 12/2021, BigHouse Foundation generated $461.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $258.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.3% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
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 CARE. FOURTH OF JULY EVENT FOR FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES. BEACH RETREAT FOR FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES. SANTA'S WORKSHOP - A CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE FOR FOSTER 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 NEW AND GENTLY USED CLOTHES. 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 SEASONAL DINNER FOR FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE DADS.
OTHER: MISCELLANEOUS. ONE TIME EXPENSES FOR SPECIAL EVENTS AND WISHES FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE AND THEIR FAMILIES. RENT AND UTILITIES FOR CLOTHES CLOSET AND NEW-TO-CARE CLOSET NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAMS EXPENSES ABOVE. SALARIES FOR PROGRAMS AND EVENTS WHICH ARE NOT INCLUDED IN EVENTS AND PROGRAMS ABOVE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Micah Melnick Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $44,000 |
Kim Dean Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Michael Blake Melnick Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
W David Miller Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Ashley Haywood Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Samantha Copelan 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 | $450,186 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $450,186 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $11,415 |
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 | $461,601 |
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 | $73,893 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $19,742 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,325 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,165 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $7,854 |
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 | $8,100 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $258,266 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $482,049 |
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 | $167,000 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $649,049 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $482,049 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $167,000 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $649,049 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Bighouse Inc has recieved totaling $32,165.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Mightycause Charitable Foundation Marianna, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $20,465 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: GROWTH | $11,700 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Neighbor To Family Daytona Beach, FL | $1,980,728 | $9,839,505 |
Faithbridge Foster Care Inc Alpharetta, GA | $1,803,240 | $7,652,118 |
Georgia Sheriffs Youth Homes Inc Madison, GA | $21,858,053 | $5,380,264 |
Youth Town Of Tennessee Inc Jackson, TN | $4,037,865 | $4,281,456 |
Community Connections Inc Stone Mountain, GA | $2,076,544 | $3,338,180 |
Childkind Inc Tucker, GA | $548,950 | $3,322,766 |
Apelah Inc Ridgeland, MS | $9,232,326 | $3,381,721 |
Service Management Solutions For Children Inc Gainesville, FL | $2,395,848 | $2,913,355 |
Fort Lauderdale Independence Training & Education Center Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL | $895,332 | $2,790,852 |
Isaiah 117 House Elizabethton, TN | $10,749,953 | $8,404,030 |
Foster Care Review Inc Miami, FL | $567,767 | $1,613,590 |
Make Way Partners Corporation Chelsea, AL | $16,440 | $806,126 |