Big Homies Inc is located in Suffolk, VA. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, 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. Big Homies 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO UNVEIL AND RELEASE THE INNER HEROES OF MINORITY IN EVERY SOCIETY ONE CHILD AT A TIME. OUR YOUTH WILL SAVE THE WORLD. IMPACTING THE YOUTH THROUGH SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP WHILE SHOWING OUR IMPOVERISHED YOUTH THERE ARE WAYS TO ELEVATE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. WE EXPOSE OUR CHILDREN TO POSITIVE OUTLETS, DONATE LIFE CHANGING ITEMS AND EXPOSE THEM TO CAREER PATHS THAT THEY HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED BEFORE. FIGHTING AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE, POVERTY CYCLES AND LACK OF NECESSITIES, BIG HOMIES IS ALWAYS IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS TO HELP THE CHILDREN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BALLIN ON THE RIVER IS A CHARITY EVENT BIG HOMIES COMPLETES FOR THE YOUTH IN THE SEVEN CITIES THAT SERVES AS A HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM, A BACK TO SCHOOL GIVE AWAY AND A CHARITY EVENT. WE RENT OUT THE PORTSMOUTH CITY PARK, WE BUILD A RUBBER BASE BASKETBALL COURT AND STAGE, INVITE FOOD TRUCKS AND GIVEAWAY FREE FOOD, PROVIDE VENDING OPPORTUNITIES TO OVER 50 COMPANIES TO PROMOTE THEIR COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS, GIVE AWAY BOOK BAGS FULL OF BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO CHILDREN AND PARENTS, PROVIDE MUSIC, SAFETY PROGRAMS AND AWARENESS THROUGH THE PORTSMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT, HOST A 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL COMPETITION AND PROVIDE A CASH PRIZE TO THE WINING TEAM. THIS EVENT IS ADVERTISED ON LOCAL CHANNELS AND IS COVERED THE DAY OOF THE EVENT BY THE NEWS STATIONS TO PROMOTE THE ACTIVITY FOR THE COMMUNITY. IT IS ONE OF OUR LARGEST ANNUAL EVENTS AND PROVIDES A HUGE GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY.
OVER THE YEAR, WE HOST SEVERAL PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE THE CHILDREN OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIENCE THINGS THEY NEED FOR A WELL ROUNDED FUTURE. FROM GOING TO PROFESSIONAL GAMING EVENTS TO STOP THE VIOLENCE EVENTS WE HOST AN ARRANGE OF PROGRAMS THAT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND SPECIFICALLY FOR OUR BIG HOMIES GIRLS AND BOYS. THE ANNUAL COST FOR THESE FUNCTIONS ARE OUTLINED BELOW.
THE BIG HOMIES GALA IS AN ANNUAL EVENT WE HOST TO PROVIDE OUR YOUTH WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE IN THE SUCCESSES OF THE YEAR THAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHED TOGETHER. WE PROVIDE MUSIC, CATERED DINNER AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR THEIR AGE GROUP TO GIVE THEM AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE A NICE OF FORMAL FUN AND SURPRISES FOR THEIR ENJOYMENT.
OUR INITIATIVE TO GO INTO THE NEIGHBORHOODS AND PROVIDE CLOTHES TO NEEDING CHILDREN IS CRITICAL TO THEIR YEARLY SUCCESS. PURCHASING T-SHIRTS, COLLAR SHIRTS, PANTS, SHORTS, TIES, SNEAKERS AND FORMAL SHOES ALONG WITH UNDERWEAR AND SPORTSWEAR IS A HUGE BENEFIT TO THOSE CHILDREN WHO DO NOT HAVE FINANCES AND FAMILIES DO NOT HAVE FINANCES TO PURCHASE THEM, THEMSELVES. THIS SHOWS THEM THEIR WORTH AND GETS THEM READY FOR THE YEAR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Eugene Swinson President | Officer | 50 | $0 |
Alice Edwards Secretary | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Decarlos Anderson Treasurer | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $68,389 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $351,890 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $420,279 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $69,598 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $69,598 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $69,598 |
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 | $69,598 |