Both Ends Believing Inc, operating under the name Both Ends Believing, is located in Plano, TX. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (P31) the organization is classified as: Adoption, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Both Ends Believing employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Both Ends Believing 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, Both Ends Believing generated $2.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 22.2% 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
TRANSFORMING GLOBAL CHILD WELFARE THROUGH TECHNOLOGY AND COLLABORATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BOTH ENDS BELIEVING MET OUR GOALS IN 2020 TO REFINE THE CHILDREN FIRST SOFTWARE AND WAS ABLE TO MORE FULLY IMPLEMENT IT WITH OUR PARTNER COUNTRIES AND EXPANDING INTO OTHER COUNTRIES. ADDITIONALLY, WE LAID A FOUNDATION TO SCALE OUR WORK TO IMPACT MORE CHILDREN AROUND THE WORLD.IN OUR FOUR ACTIVE COUNTRIES, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, HONDURAS, UGANDA AND GUATEMALA, THE GOVERNMENTS ARE REQUIRING LICENSED CHILDREN'S HOMES TO USE CHILDREN FIRST SOFTWARE. AS A RESULT, THESE BOYS AND GIRLS NOW HAVE ELECTRONIC RECORDS, WHICH MEANS COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE TO MAKE DECISIONS MORE EASILY ON HOW TO QUICKLY MOVE EACH CHILD INTO A FAMILY. EVEN THOUGH THE COUNTRIES HAVE HAD SETBACKS WITH COVID, THEY HAVE HAD THE ABILITY TO TRAIN ONLINE WITH THE HOMES. NOW MORE THAN 20,000 ARE REGISTERED ON CFS , PUTTING THEM ON A PATH TO A BETTER FUTURE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Margaret Elizabeth Mckissack Vice President External Af | Officer | 40 | $159,000 |
Frank Garrott Vice President Strategic P | Officer | 40 | $154,500 |
Craig Juntunen Founder | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $50,000 |
Bruce Graham Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Mark Schwartz President | Officer | 30 | $0 |
Marcia Johnson Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $32,500 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,313,455 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $116,557 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,345,955 |
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 | -$2,427 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,343,528 |
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. | $363,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,007 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $515,268 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $64,776 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,025 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $303,736 |
Advertising and promotion | $67,061 |
Office expenses | $51,619 |
Information technology | $213,207 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $89,601 |
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 | $5,559 |
Insurance | $73,453 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,811,018 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,605,770 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5 |
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 | $100,345 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,125 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $450 |
Total assets | $1,721,695 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,748 |
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 | $7,748 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,688,947 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $25,000 |
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 | $1,721,695 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Both Ends Believing Inc has recieved totaling $836,601.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Kershaws Challenge Dallas, TX PURPOSE: ENDING GLOBAL CHILD WELFARE CRISIS THROUGH TECHNOLOGY AND COLABORATION. | $350,000 |
Communities Foundation Of Texas Dallas, TX PURPOSE: THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $214,601 |
Marie M And James H Galloway Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $100,000 |
Prairie Creek Partners Charitable Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS | $50,000 |
Mary Jane Wahl Gearns Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO FOSTER CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES | $46,000 |
Gesner-Johnson Foundation Pennington, NJ PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $45,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Gladney Center For Adoption Fort Worth, TX | $15,144,634 | $9,546,259 |
Miracle Foundation Inc Austin, TX | $3,952,092 | $3,731,836 |
Spaulding For Children Houston, TX | $1,803,441 | $3,566,009 |
Hope Cottage Inc Dallas, TX | $9,768,014 | $1,826,021 |
Both Ends Believing Inc Plano, TX | $1,721,695 | $2,343,528 |
Dillon International Inc Tulsa, OK | $738,849 | $1,457,400 |
Shared Beginnings Fayetteville, AR | $298,271 | $1,175,777 |
Family To Family Adoption Services Inc Richmond, TX | $107,112 | $870,385 |
Adoption Alliance San Antonio, TX | $2,559,916 | $841,559 |
Decolores Adoptions International Lake Charles, LA | $430,653 | $810,458 |
Abba Fund Inc Plano, TX | $3,396,798 | $695,056 |
Adoption Advocates Inc Austin, TX | $931,981 | $410,470 |