Besa Community Inc, operating under the name Besa, is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (S99) the organization is classified as: Community Improvement & Capacity Building N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Besa employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Besa 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, Besa generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 36.4% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE CONNECT PEOPLE WITH THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EXPERIENCES THAT CHANGE LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BESA RAISES AWARENESS OF CAUSES (E.G. HUNGER, HOMELESSNESS, HIV) AND CURATES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AROUND THOSE ISSUES.
BESA PROMISE IS A TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION FOR COMPANIES TO MANAGE AND GROW THEIR PHILANTHROPY PROGRAMS. PROMISE INCREASES VOLUNTEERING AMONG ASSOCIATES AND COMMUNITY ACCESS TO COMPANY RESOURCES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Suzanne Coates Brown Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Lori Lutz Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Colin Ferguson Director | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Sara Sakon Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Josh Harrison Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Amy Ciminello-Sauner Treasurer | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,002,423 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,002,423 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $946,226 |
| 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 | $1,948,649 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $123,120 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,895 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $841,130 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $64,086 |
| Payroll taxes | $73,805 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,791 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $92,996 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $192,720 |
| Advertising and promotion | $123,381 |
| Office expenses | $34,627 |
| Information technology | $163,465 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $39,153 |
| Travel | $14,243 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,858 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $43,536 |
| Insurance | $8,730 |
| All other expenses | $3,096 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,880,522 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,057,110 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $503,751 |
| 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 | $28,036 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,781 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $95,666 |
| Other assets | $10,000 |
| Total assets | $1,708,344 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $69,452 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $599,884 |
| 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 | $669,336 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $970,675 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $68,333 |
| 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 | $1,708,344 |