Besa Community Inc, operating under the name Besa, is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (S99) the organization is classified as: Community Improvement & Capacity Building N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Besa employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Besa 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, Besa generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 34.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 36.3% 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
WE CONNECT PEOPLE WITH THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EXPERIENCES THAT CHANGE LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BESA RAISES AWARENESS OF CAUSES (E.G. HUNGER, HOMELESSNESS, HIV) AND CURATES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AROUND THOSE ISSUES.
BESA PROMISE IS A TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION FOR COMPANIES TO MANAGE AND GROW THEIR PHILANTHROPY PROGRAMS. PROMISE INCREASES VOLUNTEERING AMONG ASSOCIATES AND COMMUNITY ACCESS TO COMPANY RESOURCES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Matthew Goldstein Executive Director | Officer | 55 | $95,970 |
Elon Simms Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Charlie Bauer Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Amy Ciminello Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Sara Sakon Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Suzanne Coates Brown Founder & Chair Emeritus | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $192,722 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $451,206 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $643,928 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $627,503 |
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 | $1,271,431 |
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. | $95,970 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,990 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $436,210 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $77,640 |
Payroll taxes | $45,497 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,148 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $60,874 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $89,476 |
Advertising and promotion | $101,659 |
Office expenses | $35,542 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $41,710 |
Travel | $6,777 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,429 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $38,441 |
Insurance | $7,733 |
All other expenses | $4,238 |
Total functional expenses | $1,080,465 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,159,128 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $155,467 |
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 | $5,021 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,977 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $53,074 |
Other assets | $10,000 |
Total assets | $1,398,667 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $52,925 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $374,861 |
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 | $427,786 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $905,881 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $65,000 |
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 | $1,398,667 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Besa Community Inc has recieved totaling $477,244.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Columbus Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: ADVANCING PHILANTHROPY | $188,283 |
L Brands Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: URBAN AFFAIRS | $114,100 |
L Brands Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: URBAN AFFAIRS | $86,125 |
Nisource Charitable Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: CORPORATE DONATION | $27,500 |
Columbus Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: ADVANCING PHILANTHROPY | $20,438 |
L Brands Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: URBAN AFFAIRS | $15,000 |
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