Be Like Brit Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $3.5m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Worcester, MA
- Founding
- 07/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-1857525
Organization Overview
Be Like Brit Foundation Inc, operating under the name Be Like Brit, is located in Worcester, MA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Be Like Brit employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Be Like Brit 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, Be Like Brit generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
BE LIKE BRIT WAS ESTABLISHED TO HONOR THE LIFE OF BRITNEY GENGEL, WHO DIED IN THE 2010 EARTHQUAKE IN HAITI WHILE ON A SERVICE TRIP WITH HER UNIVERSITY. THE MISSION OF BE LIKE BRIT IS "TO SERVE THE CHILDREN OF HAITI BY SUSTAINING A SAFE AND NURTURING CHILDREN'S HOME ROOTED IN THE VIRTUES OF FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE, WHILE DEVELOPING A SENSE OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND UNCONDITIONAL LOVE."
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BRIT'S CHILDREN'S HOME IS A 19,000 SQUARE FOOT EARTHQUAKE-PROOF FACILITY IN GRAND GOVE, BEGUN IN 2011 AND COMPLETED IN 2013. THE CHILDREN'S HOME PROVIDES A NURTURING PERMANENT HOME FOR 66 ORPHANED CHILDREN, WITH PLAY SPACE, CLASSROOMS, MEDICAL/DENTAL CLINIC AND A STRUCTURED, SUPPORTIVE, CULTURALLY SENSITIVE SETTING. EACH YEAR NEARLY 400 VISITORS ("BRITSIONARYS") COME TO GRAND GOVE TO CONDUCT SOCIAL PROJECTS AND LEARN ABOUT BE LIKE BRIT AND HAITI. A MAJOR FOCUS IS HOME-BUILDING; TO DATE, OVER 120 HOMES HAVE BEEN BUILT FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS.BLB ALSO PROVIDES PURIFIED WATER TO COMMUNITY RESIDENTS, ORGANIZES MEDICAL AND DENTAL CLINICS STAFFED BY VOLUNTEERS, AND PARTICIPATES IN LOCAL CULTURAL ACTIVITIES. BLB IS THE LARGEST EMPLOYER IN GRAND GOVE, AND IS VIEWED BY THE COMMUNITY AS A RESOURCE IN TIMES OF EMERGENCY, SUCH AS HURRICANES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bernard Gengel Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $78,125 |
Cherylann Gengel Co-Founder/executive Director | Trustee | 50 | $75,000 |
Leonard Gengel Co-Founder/president | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $0 |
Eileen Terry Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mike Rezuke Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Dr Peter Mcdonald Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $151,913 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $147,892 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,301,360 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $24,185 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,601,165 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $586 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $182,289 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,784,040 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $153,125 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,750 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $451,250 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $55,957 |
| Payroll taxes | $46,645 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,350 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $14,309 |
| Advertising and promotion | $46,331 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $6,080 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $33,397 |
| Travel | $94,844 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $34,567 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $153,104 |
| Insurance | $8,154 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,640,766 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $571,413 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $90,000 |
| 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 | $7,744 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $46,523 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,723,477 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $20,940 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,460,097 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,689 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $89,109 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $360,838 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $38,136 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $502,772 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,669,645 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $287,680 |
| 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 | $3,460,097 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Be Like Brit Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $14,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Blanke Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $10,000 |
Wolf & Company Charitable Foundation Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE | $3,000 |
Pierle Family Charitable Foundation Destin, FL PURPOSE: COMMUNITY | $1,500 |
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