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 12/2021, Beacon Of Downtown Houston employed 52 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 12/2021, Beacon Of Downtown Houston generated $5.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.0% 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
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, ACCESS TO SHOWERS & LAVATORY FACILITIES, LAUNDRY SERVICES, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, AND PASTORAL COUNSELING. THESE SERVICES ARE OFFERED THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY, INCLUDING WEEKENDS. THE DAY CENTER ALSO COMPLETES INTAKE FOR ALL THE PROGRAMS OFFERED IN THE JOHN S. DUNN OUTREACH CENTER. NEARLY 620 VOLUNTEERS AS WELL AS EIGHT STAFF SERVED 3,420 INDIVIDUALS IN 2021.
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 HOUSTON'S HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AS WELL AS INDIVIDUALS AT RISK FOR HOMELESSNESS. THE MISSION OF BEACON LAW IS TO BRING JUSTICE TO THE HOMELESS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH PRO-BONO LEGAL ASSISTANCE ACROSS A WIDE RANGE OF LEGAL MATTERS. THIS PROGRAM SERVES AS AN ADVOCATE BEFORE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND COURTS OF LAW, HELPS RESOLVE LEGAL ISSUES WHICH STAND IN THE WAY OF EMPLOYMENT AND/OR GOVERNMENT BENEFITS, AND CONNECTS CLIENTS WITH THE RESOURCES THAT EXIST TO HELP THE POOR. VOLUNTEER LAWYERS AND PARALEGALS AS WELL AS LAW STUDENTS CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MANY MORE SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED TO MORE CLIENTS THAN IF SIMPLY OPERATED BY EXISTING PAID STAFF.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rebecca L Landes CEO | Officer | 50 | $151,979 |
Very Rev Dean Barkley Thompson Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Alisa Stamp Mengwasser President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gay Gulledge Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bess Wareing Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Andrew W Roff Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $486,938 |
Related organizations | $50,000 |
Government grants | $1,031,538 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,354,610 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $45,403 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,923,086 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $19,199 |
Investment income | $84 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $103,473 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,045,842 |
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. | $281,031 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $176,146 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $88,073 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,825,843 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $150,729 |
Other employee benefits | $286,464 |
Payroll taxes | $155,120 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $89,675 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $376,506 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $74,912 |
Information technology | $35,177 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $167,155 |
Travel | $57,141 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,366 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $33,063 |
Insurance | $52,349 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,859,523 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,735,839 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $351,139 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $752,376 |
Accounts receivable, net | $49,607 |
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 | $9,855 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $631,684 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,051 |
Total assets | $3,533,551 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $52,109 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $134,876 |
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 | $22,661 |
Total liabilities | $209,646 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,614,659 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $709,246 |
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 | $3,533,551 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Beacon Of Downtown Houston has recieved totaling $25,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Patrick G Bromley Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
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1st Choice Healthcare Inc Corning, AR | $30,108,246 | $26,466,307 |
Mercy Hospital Berryville Berryville, AR | $4,645,616 | $18,449,108 |
Tyler Family Circle Of Care Tyler, TX | $23,015,653 | $18,767,550 |
River Valley Primary Care Services Incorporated Ratcliff, AR | $13,283,369 | $17,570,886 |
Opelousas General Health System Physician Practices Opelousas, LA | $4,190,728 | $9,572,962 |
Project Vida Health Center El Paso, TX | $7,394,555 | $13,687,641 |
Hill Country Primary Care Physicians Fredericksburg, TX | $3,019,631 | $8,082,129 |
Baptist Physician Network Beaumont, TX | $1,146,914 | $7,284,873 |
Midland Community Healthcare Services Midland, TX | $5,963,754 | $14,795,001 |
Centro San Vicente El Paso, TX | $11,316,152 | $17,175,338 |
Spring Branch Community Health Center Houston, TX | $12,121,798 | $13,026,957 |
Primary Health Services Center Monroe, LA | $17,892,896 | $15,279,245 |