The Beacon Of Downtown Houston is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (E30) the organization is classified as: Ambulatory & Primary Health Care, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Beacon Of Downtown Houston employed 47 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Beacon Of Downtown Houston 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 12/2023, Beacon Of Downtown Houston generated $5.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.2% per year over the past 9 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
PROVIDE SOCIAL & HEALTH SERVICES TO POOR & HOMELESS MEN, WOMEN, CHILDREN & YOUTH LIVING IN HOUSTON.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE BEACON'S DAY CENTER OFFERS ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE HOT MEALS, ASSESS TO SHOWERS, LAUNDRY SERVICES, AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL. THESE SERVICES ARE OFFERED THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY INCLUDING WEEKENDS. THE DAY CENTER ALSO COMPLETES INTAKE FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES OFFERED IN THE JOHN S. DUNN OUTREACH CENTER.
THE BEACON OPERATES ONE OF THE COORDINATED ACCESS CENTERS FOR THE GREATER HOUSTON HOMELESS RESPONSE SYSTEM, THE CONTINUUM OF CARE COLLABORATIVE KNOWN AS THE WAY HOME. HOMELESS MEN AND WOMEN ACCESS COORDINATED ACCESS AT THE BEACON TO COMPLETE A HOUSING ASSESSMENT AND GET ON THE WAIT LIST FOR HOUSING ACROSS HOUSTON AND HARRIS COUNTY. HOUSING ASSESSMENTS ARE PROVIDED MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. ADDITIONALLY, HOUSING NAVIGATION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO ASSIST CLIENTS WITH THE PROCESS OF LEASING A HOUSING UNIT.
BEACON LAW OFFERS CIVIL LEGAL AID TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AS WELL AS INDIVIDUALS AT RISK OF LOSING THEIR HOUSING. BEACON LAW STRIVES TO BRING JUSTICE BY PROVIDING INDIVIDUALS WITH PRO-BONO LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP RESOLVE LEGAL ISSUES WHICH STAND IN THE WAY OF EMPLOYMENT OR HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES. THE BEACON'S ATTORNEY AND PARALEGAL STAFF TEAM IS AUGMENTED BY VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS AND PARALEGALS, CREATING ADDITIONAL CAPACITY TO SERVE MORE PEOPLE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Very Rev Gary Jones Interim Board Chair Aug 2023 | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
The Very Rev Nathaniel Katz Board Chair Sept 2023 | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bess Wareing President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Reeves Director / Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gay Gulledge Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mike Grimes Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $726,933 |
Related organizations | $28,696 |
Government grants | $1,251,519 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,564,637 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $37,537 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,571,785 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,125 |
Investment income | $25,936 |
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 | $5,605,233 |
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. | $286,350 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $166,034 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $83,017 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,488,594 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $227,436 |
Other employee benefits | $351,823 |
Payroll taxes | $208,838 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $133 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $218,631 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $116,437 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $91,357 |
Information technology | $52,647 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $185,679 |
Travel | $25,047 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,825 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $29,702 |
Insurance | $51,911 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $4,990,721 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,744,812 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $872,291 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $458,262 |
Accounts receivable, net | $32,105 |
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 | $17,313 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $621,597 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $10,306 |
Total assets | $3,756,686 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $242,871 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $52,732 |
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 | $295,603 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,099,040 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $362,043 |
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 | $3,756,686 |