Christian Outreach Center Of Baton Rouge Inc

Organization Overview

Christian Outreach Center Of Baton Rouge Inc is located in Baton Rouge, LA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (F20) the organization is classified as: Substance Abuse Dependency, Prevention & Treatment, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Christian Outreach Center Of Baton Rouge Inc employed 103 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Christian Outreach Center Of Baton Rouge Inc 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, Christian Outreach Center Of Baton Rouge Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.9% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

WE ARE A CHRIST-CENTERED HOMELESS INTERVENTION MINISTRY IN BATON ROUGE. ESSENTIALLY, OUR ORGANIZATION IS FOCUSED ON SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND RESTORED DIGNITY THROUGH EMPLOYMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

OUR THRIFT STORES (THE PURPLE COW - THRIFTED LIVING) PROVIDE THE VERY BEST, GENTLY-USED ITEMS (CLOTHING, HOUSEWARES, HOME DECOR, ACCESSORIES, SHOES, BOOKS, FURNITURE, SCHOOL UNIFORMS, ETC.) AT PRICES UP TO 80% OFF RETAIL. THIS PROVIDES AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES. IN ADDITION, WE REGULARLY PROVIDE A NUMBER OF CLOTHING VOUCHERS FOR THE HOMELESS, BOTH DIRECTLY AND VIA CLIENT REFERRALS FROM OUR VARIOUS PARTNERS. WE ALSO DONATE GIFT CARDS TO OUR VARIOUS NONPROFIT PARTNERS TO GIVE TO THEIR CLIENTS. WE CURRENTLY OPERATE THREE THRIFT STORES IN BATON ROUGE WITH THE GOAL OF OPENING MORE STORES AND CREATING WORKFORCE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES.


BASIC SERVICES FOR THE HOMELESS: WE PROVIDE BASIC "TRIAGE" SERVICES FOR THE HOMELESS, SUCH AS: FOOD BAGS, HYGIENE KITS, CLOTHING, BUS TICKETS, ID'S, BIRTH CERTIFICATES, ASSISTANCE WITH UTILITIES AND HOUSING. WE PROVIDE THESE SERVICES OVER 1,000 TIMES A MONTH FOR OUR CLIENTS. WE RECEIVE REFERRALS FROM VARIOUS OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE DOWNTOWN BATON ROUGE AREA.


HOUSING THE HOMELESS PROJECT: WE PARTNERED WITH THE LOUISIANA HOUSING CORPORATION AT THE BEGINNING OF COVID TO RESCUE 180 PEOPLE LIVING ON THE STREETS AND IN THE TENT VILLAGES OF BATON ROUGE. WE PROVIDED CLOTHING, SHOES, HYGIENE KITS, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS. WE THEN PROVIDED ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS (I.E. BIRTH CERTIFICATES, ID'S, ETC.). AS THEY WERE REHOUSED FROM THEIR TEMPORARY NON-CONGREGANT SHELTERING, WE PROVIDED BEDS AND OTHER ESSENTIAL LIVING ITEMS (I.E. COOKWARE, GLASSES, DISHES, LINENS, ETC.)


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Brian Sleeth
Executive Director
$121,420
Rev Gerrit Dawson
President
$0
Nick Cagley
Vice President
$0
Greg Cotter
Treasurer
$0
Ann-Felice Fourier
Secretary
$0
Deborah Todd
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $132,955
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,170,627
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $2,004,006
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,303,582
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 $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$112,328
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,275,934

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Christian Outreach Center Of Baton Rouge Inc has recieved totaling $50,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Capital Area United Way

Baton Rouge, LA

PURPOSE: ALLOCATION

$50,000
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