Bear Givers Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (E86) the organization is classified as: Patient & Family Support, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Bear Givers Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bear Givers 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 12/2022, Bear Givers Inc generated $801.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $489.9k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 19.0% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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BEAR GIVERS IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO BRINGING JOY TO THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH THE SYMBOLIC GIFT OF A LOVEABLE TEDDY BEAR. BEAR GIVERS BELIEVES THAT THE ALTRUISM OF SOME CAN EXPONENTIALLY AFFECT THE LIVES OF MANY. ITS PROGRAMS FACILITATE AN ENVIRONMEN
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BEAR GIVERS FACILITATED PROGRAMS AND EVENTS IN WHICH CHILDREN IN HOSPITALS AND OTHER FACILITIES WERE GIVEN TEDDY BEARS. THESE UPLIFTING VISITS BENEFITED BOTH THE GIVERS AND THE RECIPIENTS OF THE TEDDY BEARS IN A HEARTWARMING, POSITIVE EXPERIENCE. THE SICK CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS WERE CHEERED AND COMFORTED AND PROVIDED WITH A NEEDED RESPITE AND WELCOME DISTRACTION. BEAR GIVERS PLANS TO VISIT MORE HOSPITALS AND PEDIATRIC FACILITIES IN THE FUTURE, AND TO INVITE CELEBRITIES AND GUESTS TO INTERACT WITH THE YOUNG PATIENTS, AND HELP WITH THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE BEARS.
A NEW PROGRAM WAS CREATED TO EMPOWER ENTREPRENEURS BY PROVIDING RESOURCES TO THOSE CURRENTLY UNDERSERVED, PARTICULARLY WOMEN AND LATER IN LIFE INDIVIDUALS STARTING A BUSINESS. BEAR GIVERS OFFERS THEM THE FREEDOM AND OPPORTUNITY TO HELP ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS.
BEAR GIVERS CREATED THE EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM TO EMPOWER CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS AND OTHER LEARNING DISABILITIES,AND TEACH THEM ABOUT GIVING AND RECEIVING. BEAR GIVERS DONATES TEDDY BEARS TO SCHOOLS SERVING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THE STUDENTS DECIDE WHO TO GIVE THEM AWAY TO. THIS ENABLES THEM TO EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF GIVING TO OTHERS THEY BELIEVE ARE IN NEED OF COMFORT. AS THESE STUDENTS ARE USUALLY THE RECIPIENTS OF CHARITY,THIS PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES THEM WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE BACK. THE EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM WILL BE INTRODUCED TO MORE SCHOOLS AND FACILITIES IN FUTURE YEARS.
BEAR GIVERS INTRODUCED THE EMPOWERART PROGRAM TO ENABLE CHILDREN WITH AUTISM RELATED DISORDERS AND OTHER LEARNING DISABILITIES TO DISPLAY AND SELL THEIR ARTWORK. BEAR GIVERS ACCOMPLISHED THIS BY SPONSORING ART SHOWS FOR SCHOOLS SERVING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THESE SHOWS TOOK PLACE IN A PROFESSIONAL SETTING TO ALLOW THE CHILDREN TO FEEL PROUD AND EMPOWERED. THEIR CREATIVITY AND TALENT WAS RECOGNIZED, IMPROVING THEIR SELF-ESTEEM AND SENSE OF PRIDE. THIS WAS FURTHERED BY THE KNOWLEDGE THAT 100% OF THE SALE PROCEEDS OF THEIR ARTWORK WENT DIRECTLY BACK TO THEIR SCHOOL. BEAR GIVERS INTENDS TO SPONSOR MORE ART SHOWS FOR A GREATER NUMBER OF SCHOOLS AND FACILITIES IN THE FUTURE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Diane Lempert Executive Director | Trustee | 25 | $59,000 |
Kristen Dichiaro Director | Trustee | 25 | $48,000 |
Michele Mirman Directorpresident | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Avigail Rosemore Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joseph B Sprung Directorchairman | Trustee | 25 | $0 |
Richard Fink Directorvice President | Trustee | 10 | $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 | $801,663 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $801,663 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $14 |
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 | $801,677 |
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 | $16,050 |
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 | $2,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $539 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,000 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,000 |
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 | $2,548 |
All other expenses | $383 |
Total functional expenses | $489,915 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,278,002 |
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 | $97,757 |
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 | $1,375,759 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $1,375,759 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,375,759 |