Be A Champion Inc is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Be A Champion Inc employed 1,036 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Be A Champion Inc 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, Be A Champion Inc generated $22.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $21.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 22.4% 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
THE MISSION OF BE A CHAMPION, INC. IS TO USE SPORTS MENTORING, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKING, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, GENDER, RELIGION OR CREED. WE HOPE THAT BY DOING SO, OUR PROGRAM WILL IMPROVE SOCIETY AS A WHOLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BE A CHAMPION, INC. CHAMPION FUEL FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP AND SFSP FOOD PROGRAMS) - IN MAY 2014, BE A CHAMPION INC. WAS AWARDED A CONTRACT BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO PROVIDE THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP) AND SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM (SFSP). THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS SNACKS AND MEALS TO STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS ACROSS TEXAS. BE A CHAMPION, INC. SUPPORTS THESE PROGRAMS WITH AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS AND STAFF. SNACK AND MEALS CONSIST OF ALL NATURAL, FRESH INGREDIENTS WITH NO PRESERVATIVES PROVIDED BY OUR PARTNERS, REVOLUTION FOODS, INC. AND PEPSICO FOOD FOR GOOD. AT-RISK CACFP SNACKS AND MEALS CAN BE SERVICED IF AT LEAST 50% OF THE SCHOOL LOCATION IS APPROVED FOR FREE (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) AND REDUCED LUNCH FOR ALL YOUTH UP TO 18 YEARS OF AGE. BE A CHAMPION, INC. PARTNERS WITH SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, APARTMENTS AND CHURCHES AND THROUGH THE BE A CHAMPION FOOD PROGRAM, STUDENTS PERFORM BETTER IN SCHOOL AS THEY CONSUME HEALTHY, FRESH, WELL- BALANCED MEALS EACH DAY ALONG WITH HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE AND AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. IN 2021, OVER 7,019,152 (5,779,640 SERVED THROUGH CACFP, 1,239,512 SERVED THROUGH SFSP) LUNCH, SNACKS AND SUPPERS WERE SERVED TO AT-RISK YOUTH.
BE A CHAMPION, INC. PROGRAMS (AFTER-SCHOOL, SUMMER, SPORTS AND YOUTH CAMPS) - THESE PROGRAMS OPERATE IN THE 12 MAJOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS AND CHURCHES AROUND THE HOUSTON AREA. ALL PROGRAMS INVOLVE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH A WELL-ROUNDED LEARNING APPROACH OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL HOURS. THIS IS THE WIDEST-REACHING PROGRAM BE A CHAMPION, INC. OFFERS, IMPACTING OVER 5,100 KIDS DAILY. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARE NOT PROVIDED DURING THE SCHOOL HOURS, WHILE PARENTS ARE SEEKING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. IN 2021, WE HAD A RECORD YEAR FOR PROGRAMMING - REACHING OVER 120,000 YOUTH. THIS WAS OFFERED THROUGH THE 90+ PROGRAMS IN OVER 50 CAMPUSES AROUND THE HOUSTON AREA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jaron Barganier Ceo/chairman | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $355,080 |
James Hong Coo/vice Cha | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $345,695 |
Ronnie Reitz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $70,663 |
James Ryan King Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Art Barganier Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Kevin Nelson Director | Trustee | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Pepsico Food Service | 12/30/20 | $16,569,317 |
Revolution Foods Inc Food Service | 12/30/20 | $6,956,876 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $20,437,602 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $152,794 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $20,590,396 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,135,611 |
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 | $22,726,007 |
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. | $771,438 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $771,438 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,449,159 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,006,654 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $38,490 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $590,840 |
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 | $29,010 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $21,947,814 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,825,034 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,611,933 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,075,055 |
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 | $69,991 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $31,901 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $5,613,914 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,349,754 |
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 | $2,349,754 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,926,844 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,337,316 |
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 | $5,613,914 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Be A Champion Inc has recieved totaling $11,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Rochester Area Community Foundation Rochester, NY PURPOSE: TO CREATE SUMMER LEARNING LABS FOR K-6TH GRADE | $11,000 |
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