Blue Line Bears Inc is located in Cape Coral, FL. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (M19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Blue Line Bears Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blue Line Bears Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO HELP THE CHILDREN OF FALLEN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO COPE WITH THE DEVESTATING LOSS OF A PARENT. THIS IS DONE THROUGH PROVIDING THE CHILDREN WITH KEEPSAKES THAT HONOR THE FALLEN OFFICER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
REACHING OUT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ACROSS THE NATION IN ORDER TO GET INFORMATION ABOUT THE FALLEN OFFICER, AS WELL AS A UNIFORM SHIRT(S) TO CREATE A PERSONALIZED BEAR FOR EACH OF THE OFFICER'S CHILDREN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Tracy A Perkins Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $38,462 |
Megan O'grady Board Member | Trustee | 40 | $4,002 |
Suzann O'grady Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Patrick O'grady President & Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Aaron Esler Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dusty Shelton Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $56,766 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $145,246 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $202,012 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $17,552 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $219,564 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,464 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,492 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $26,847 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $5,084 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $168 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,009 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $13,793 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,040 |
Office expenses | $2,536 |
Information technology | $6,179 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $19,486 |
Travel | $21,732 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $529 |
Interest | $91 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,756 |
Insurance | $10,157 |
All other expenses | $1,302 |
Total functional expenses | $175,918 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $92,697 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $116,508 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,400 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,589 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $236,194 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,067 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $2,067 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $234,127 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $236,194 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Blue Line Bears Inc has recieved totaling $31,074.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $15,806 |
Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc Orange, CA PURPOSE: HELP CHILDREN OF FALLEN LAW ENFORCEMENT TO COPE WITH THE LOSS OF A PARENT. | $15,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $268 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Inc Jacksonville, FL | $19,042,556 | $14,292,582 |
Marshall County Emergency Telephone Service Board Arab, AL | $5,883,008 | $2,012,199 |
Buddy System Mia Inc Miami, FL | $59,499 | $490,705 |
Seminole County Sheriffs Office Community Foundation Inc Sanford, FL | $748,485 | $472,249 |
Blue Line Bears Inc Cape Coral, FL | $236,194 | $219,564 |
Friends Of Tampa Firefighters Inc Tampa, FL | $207,904 | $258,068 |
Heroes Of The St Pete Police And Fire Rescue Inc St Petersburg, FL | $200,749 | $0 |
Milton First Responders Foundation Inc Milton, GA | $186,347 | $0 |
Back The Back Blue Buckhead Inc Atlanta, GA | $69,157 | $0 |
Florida State Firefighters Education Foundation Inc Avon Park, FL | $11,988 | $61,213 |
Florida K-9 Search & Recovery Inc Naples, FL | $0 | $0 |
Kevin Piper Jr Memorial Fund Inc Summerland Key, FL | $162,812 | $0 |