Bear Be A Resource For Cps Kids

Organization Overview

Bear Be A Resource For Cps Kids is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (P50) the organization is classified as: Personal Social Services, 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. Bear Be A Resource For Cps Kids 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 09/2021, Bear Be A Resource For Cps Kids generated $2.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.1% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

BEAR: BE A RESOURCE FOR CPS KIDS DEVELOPS AND IMPLEMENTS PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY GOODS TO ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN WHO ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES UNDER THE CARE OF CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES (CPS) IN HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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"BEAR NECESSITIES" IS THE GIVING PROGRAM THROUGH WHICH EMERGENCY SUPPLIES ARE PROVIDED TO ANY CHILD UNDER THE CARE OF HARRIS COUNTY CPS, PARTICULARLY THOSE WHO ARE REMOVED FROM UNSAFE HOMES. CPS CASEWORKERS OBTAIN EMERGENCY ITEMS SUCH AS CLOTHING, DIAPERS, FOOD, HYGIENE ITEMS, AND SHOES FROM THE "BEAR ROOMS" WHICH ARE HOUSED IN CPS OFFICES IN HOUSTON. BEAR ROOM INVENTORY IS FUNDED BY FOUNDATIONS, FAMILY, AND CORPORATE GRANTS, AS WELL AS CASH AND IN-KIND GIFTS FROM INDIVIDUALS. BEAR EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS STAFF THE BEAR ROOMS. IN 2020, THE PROGRAM RECEIVED THE HELP OF THE 316 YEAR-ROUND VOLUNTEERS AND SERVED 23,417 CHILDREN.


"BEARING GIFTS" IS AN ANNUAL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES TOYS AND GIFTS TO ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN UNDER THE CARE OF CPS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. 19,516 CHILDREN RECEIVED GIFTS AND TOYS IN DECEMBER 2020. CASEWORKERS SUBMIT WISH LISTS FOR THE CPS CHILDREN TO BEAR STAFF. OVER 347 VOLUNTEERS ASSISTED BEAR IN 2020 BY SORTING, BOXING, AND WRAPPING GIFTS. FUNDS FOR THIS PROGRAM ARE FROM FOUNDATIONS, INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATE, CHURCH GROUPS, AND IN-KIND DONATIONS.


"BACK-TO-SCHOOL" IS AN ANNUAL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SCHOOL SUPPLIES, UNIFORMS, AND BACK PACKS TO CHILDREN UNDER THE CARE OF CPS IN HARRIS COUNTY. IN 2020, THIS PROGRAM SERVED 8,604 CPS CHILDREN WITH ESSENTIAL ITEMS NEEDED TO RETURN TO SCHOOL IN THE FALL. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY CORPORATE GRANTS, FOUNDATIONS, INDIVIDUALS AND IN-KIND DONATIONS. APPROXIMATELY 195 VOLUNTEERS ASSISTED WITH THIS PROGRAM IN 2020.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Steve Sandweiss
Director
$0
Kari Greenwalt
Director
$0
Lari Paradee
Treasurer
$0
Cathy Anderson
Chair
$0
Tammy Hetmaniak
Executive Director
$0
Thomas Bastian
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$231,521
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,241,381
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,318,702
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,472,902
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $16
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$16,080
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,456,838

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Bear Be A Resource For Cps Kids has recieved totaling $370,904.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Leslie L Alexander Foundation

Delray Beach, FL

PURPOSE: CHILDREN'S CHARITY

$175,000
Junior League Of Houston Inc

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: External Project Support

$51,153
Rsm Us Foundation

Davenport, IA

PURPOSE: YOUTH EDUCATION, HEALTH, HOUSING, AND/OR HUNGER

$50,886
Undies For Everyone

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: To provide underserved children with new underwear

$43,283
Rochester Area Community Foundation

Rochester, NY

PURPOSE: FOR BEAR NECESSITIES PROGRAM

$11,000
John P Mcgovern Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: STAMPEDE UNDER THE STARS

$10,000
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