Be Like Brit Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Be Like Brit Foundation Inc, operating under the name Be Like Brit, is located in Worcester, MA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Be Like Brit employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Be Like Brit 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 Like Brit generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2021. 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

BE LIKE BRIT WAS ESTABLISHED TO HONOR THE LIFE OF BRITNEY GENGEL, WHO DIED IN THE 2010 EARTHQUAKE IN HAITI WHILE ON A SERVICE TRIP WITH HER UNIVERSITY. THE MISSION OF BE LIKE BRIT IS "TO SERVE THE CHILDREN OF HAITI BY SUSTAINING A SAFE AND NURTURING CHILDREN'S HOME ROOTED IN THE VIRTUES OF FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE, WHILE DEVELOPING A SENSE OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND UNCONDITIONAL LOVE."

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

BRIT'S CHILDREN'S HOME IS A 19,000 SQUARE FOOT EARTHQUAKE-PROOF FACILITY IN GRAND GOVE, BEGUN IN 2011 AND COMPLETED IN 2013. THE CHILDREN'S HOME PROVIDES A NURTURING PERMANENT HOME FOR 66 ORPHANED CHILDREN, WITH PLAY SPACE, CLASSROOMS, MEDICAL/DENTAL CLINIC AND A STRUCTURED, SUPPORTIVE, CULTURALLY SENSITIVE SETTING. EACH YEAR NEARLY 400 VISITORS ("BRITSIONARYS") COME TO GRAND GOVE TO CONDUCT SOCIAL PROJECTS AND LEARN ABOUT BE LIKE BRIT AND HAITI. A MAJOR FOCUS IS HOME-BUILDING; TO DATE, OVER 120 HOMES HAVE BEEN BUILT FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS.BLB ALSO PROVIDES PURIFIED WATER TO COMMUNITY RESIDENTS, ORGANIZES MEDICAL AND DENTAL CLINICS STAFFED BY VOLUNTEERS, AND PARTICIPATES IN LOCAL CULTURAL ACTIVITIES. BLB IS THE LARGEST EMPLOYER IN GRAND GOVE, AND IS VIEWED BY THE COMMUNITY AS A RESOURCE IN TIMES OF EMERGENCY, SUCH AS HURRICANES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Bernard Gengel
Vice President
$78,125
Cherylann Gengel
Co-Founder/executive Director
$75,000
Leonard Gengel
Co-Founder/president
$0
Eileen Terry
Clerk
$0
Mike Rezuke
Treasurer
$0
Dr Peter Mcdonald
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$151,913
Related organizations$0
Government grants $147,892
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,301,360
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $24,185
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,601,165
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $586
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $182,289
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,784,040

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Be Like Brit Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $14,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Blanke Foundation

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL

$10,000
Wolf & Company Charitable Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE

$3,000
Pierle Family Charitable Foundation

Destin, FL

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY

$1,500
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