The Beacon Of Downtown Houston

Organization Overview

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.

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:

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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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Rebecca L Landes
CEO
$151,979
Very Rev Dean Barkley Thompson
Chairman
$0
Alisa Stamp Mengwasser
President
$0
Gay Gulledge
Secretary
$0
Bess Wareing
Vice President
$0
Andrew W Roff
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Beacon Of Downtown Houston has recieved totaling $25,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Patrick G Bromley Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$25,000
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