Bear Be A Resource For Cps Kids
- Assets
- $3.1m
- Revenue
- $2.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 04/1997
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 31-1516122
Organization Overview
Bear Be A Resource For Cps Kids is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (P50) the organization is classified as: Personal Social Services, 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. Bear Be A Resource For Cps Kids 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 09/2023, Bear Be A Resource For Cps Kids generated $2.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 15.3% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BEAR: BE A RESOURCE FOR CPS KIDS DEVELOPS AND IMPLEMENTS PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY GOODS TO ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN WHO ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES UNDER THE CARE OF CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES (CPS) IN HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
"BEAR NECESSITIES" IS THE GIVING PROGRAM THROUGH WHICH EMERGENCY SUPPLIES ARE PROVIDED TO ANY CHILD UNDER THE CARE OF HARRIS COUNTY CPS, PARTICULARLY THOSE WHO ARE REMOVED FROM UNSAFE HOMES. CPS CASEWORKERS OBTAIN EMERGENCY ITEMS SUCH AS CLOTHING, DIAPERS, FOOD, HYGIENE ITEMS, AND SHOES FROM THE "BEAR ROOMS" WHICH ARE HOUSED IN CPS OFFICES IN HOUSTON. BEAR ROOM INVENTORY IS FUNDED BY FOUNDATIONS, FAMILY, AND CORPORATE GRANTS, AS WELL AS CASH AND IN-KIND GIFTS FROM INDIVIDUALS. BEAR EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS STAFF THE BEAR ROOMS. IN 2022, THE PROGRAM RECEIVED THE HELP OF THE 1,215 YEAR-ROUND VOLUNTEERS AND SERVED 29,445 CHILDREN.
"BEARING GIFTS" IS AN ANNUAL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES TOYS AND GIFTS TO ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN UNDER THE CARE OF CPS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. 26,623 CHILDREN RECEIVED GIFTS AND TOYS IN DECEMBER 2022. CASEWORKERS SUBMIT WISH LISTS FOR THE CPS CHILDREN TO BEAR STAFF. OVER 1,007 VOLUNTEERS ASSISTED BEAR IN 2022 BY SORTING, BOXING, AND WRAPPING GIFTS. FUNDS FOR THIS PROGRAM ARE FROM FOUNDATIONS, INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATE, CHURCH GROUPS, AND IN-KIND DONATIONS.
"BACK-TO-SCHOOL" IS AN ANNUAL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SCHOOL SUPPLIES, UNIFORMS, AND BACK PACKS TO CHILDREN UNDER THE CARE OF CPS IN HARRIS COUNTY. IN 2022, THIS PROGRAM SERVED 13,866 CPS CHILDREN WITH ESSENTIAL ITEMS NEEDED TO RETURN TO SCHOOL IN THE FALL. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY CORPORATE GRANTS, FOUNDATIONS, INDIVIDUALS AND IN-KIND DONATIONS. APPROXIMATELY 479 VOLUNTEERS ASSISTED WITH THIS PROGRAM IN 2022.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Steve Sandweiss Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Lari Paradee Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Cathy Anderson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Katy Burton Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Hobbs Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Katherine Kardesch Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $331,591 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,078,363 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,211,874 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,409,954 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $144 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $46,629 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,456,727 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,591,022 |
| 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 | $467,666 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $27,428 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,485 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $100,605 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $50,175 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $243,005 |
| 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 | $20,944 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $190,386 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,707,716 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,873,895 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $82,010 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $70,250 |
| 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 | $205,557 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $24,400 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $147,614 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $704,822 |
| Total assets | $3,108,548 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $23,840 |
| 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 | $707,513 |
| Total liabilities | $731,353 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,327,195 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $50,000 |
| 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 | $3,108,548 |