Believe & Achieve Foundation
- Assets
- $132.7k
- Revenue
- $111.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Exton, PA
- Founding
- 01/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-3440808
Organization Overview
Believe & Achieve Foundation is located in Exton, PA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Believe & Achieve 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, Believe & Achieve Foundation generated $111.5k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $68.9k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Believe & Achieve Foundation has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $415,175. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO BASIC NEEDS FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN IN LOCAL NEIGHBORHOODS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE BELIEVE AND ACHIEVE PROGRAMS AT THE YMCA AND CHESTER COUNTY FAMILY ACADEMY ARE AFTER SCHOOL & SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS FOR AT-RISK, LOW-INCOME CHILDRENS AGES 5-15 WHO ARE LACKING A SUPPORT SYSTEM. THE PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE AT THE OSCAR LASKO YOUTH PROGRAM CENTER IN WEST CHESTER, PA AND THE BRANDYWINE YMCA IN COATESVILLE, PA. THE BELIEVE AND ACHIEVE PROGRAMS PROVIDE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY, SAFE,SUPERVISED ENRICHMENT AFTER SCHOOL AND DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS FOR NO COST.
THE BELIEVE AND ACHIEVE BACKPACK BUDDY PROGRAM PROVIDES FOOD FOR CHILDREN. EVERY WEEKEND, THERE ARE CHILDREN THAT GO HOME HUNGRY. REALIZING THE VITAL ROLE THAT FOOD AND NUTRITION PLAY IN A CHILD'S PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEVELOPMENT, THE BACKPACK BUDDY PROGRAM INSURES THAT THESE CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO FOOD AND NUTRITION BY PROVIDING A BACKPACK OF NUTRITIONAL ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. LAST YEAR, WE HELPED PROVIDE OVER 42,000 BACKPACKS TO OVER 1,000 DIFFERENT FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY.
THE BELIEVE AND ACHIEVE VALOR BOWL SUPPORTS THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS. THE VALOR BOWL IS AN ALL-STAR GAME SHOWCASING THE BEST SENIOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS FROM CHESTER COUNTY, PA. PROCEEDS FROM THE GAME BENEFITS THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS. THE VALOR BOWL CONTINUES TO BE THE LEADING SUPPORTER OF THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF CHESTER COUNTY. THIS ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITIONS. THE ATHLETES DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY, AND SHARE IN THE SPIRIT OF COMPETITION WITH OTHER ATHLETES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Fred Gunther President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kathleen Hoertz Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kate Ryan Magee Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 28 | $0 |
Michael Ryan Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Kara Todd Director | Trustee | 13 | $0 |
Kristin Shillingford Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $42,640 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $39,777 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,440 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $82,417 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $52 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $29,047 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $111,516 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $35,520 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,675 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,667 |
| Office expenses | $298 |
| 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 | $1,314 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $68,878 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $132,747 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $132,747 |
| 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 | $132,747 |
| 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 | $132,747 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Believe & Achieve Foundation has awarded $30,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Exton, PA PURPOSE: BACKPACK PROGRAM | $10,000 |
Coatesville, PA PURPOSE: SUMMER ENRICHMENT PR | $10,000 |
West Chester, PA PURPOSE: SUMMER JUMP START PR | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Believe & Achieve Foundation has recieved totaling $27,848.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Chester County Food Bank Exton, PA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE FOOD | $14,693 |
Bill And Janet Lasko Foundation Phoenixville, PA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY GOALS OF ORGANIZATION | $11,300 |
Pfizer Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $1,250 |
Pfizer Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $600 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
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