Build-A-Bear Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $2.2m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Saint Louis, MO
- Founding
- 09/2003
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 33-1007188
Organization Overview
Build-A-Bear Foundation Inc is located in Saint Louis, MO. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth 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. Build-A-Bear Foundation 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 12/2023, Build-A-Bear Foundation Inc generated $2.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Build-A-Bear Foundation Inc has awarded 60 individual grants totaling $4,974,357. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BUILD-A-BEAR FOUNDATION SEEKS TO ADD A LITTLE MORE HEART TO LIFE BY SHARING HUGS, INSPIRING CREATIVITY, AND MAKING DAYS A LITTLE BIT BRIGHTER FOR THOSE IN NEED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HEALTH, WELLNESS AND LITERACY PROGRAM - DONATIONS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT THEIR EFFORTS IN HEALTH, WELLNESS AND LITERACY PROGRAMS.
ASSOCIATE DISASTER RELIEF - DONATIONS TO INDIVIDUALS SUPPORTING BABW ASSOCIATES IN NEED OF FINANCIAL RELIEF.
ASSOCIATE SCHOLARSHIP - DONATIONS TO BABW ASSOCIATES AND FAMILY MEMBERS WHO APPLIED AND WERE ACCEPTED TO RECEIVE THE SCHOLARSHIPS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Chris Hurt Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Voin Todorovic President, Director | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Mike Early Secretary, Director | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Arvetta Powell Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Ray Mueller Treasurer, Director | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Marsha Fuchs Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $45,250 |
| Related organizations | $401,494 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,505,656 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $202,045 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,952,400 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $40,873 |
| 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 | $1,993,273 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,928,821 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $28,559 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $152,581 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $13,365 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $108,033 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| All other expenses | $6,850 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,238,209 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $750,110 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $331,893 |
| 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 | $7,088 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,106,158 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,195,249 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $35,000 |
| 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 | $101,010 |
| Total liabilities | $136,010 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,828,854 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $230,385 |
| 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 | $2,195,249 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Build-A-Bear Foundation Inc has awarded $1,715,185 in support to 17 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AMERICAN RED CROSS PURPOSE: Disaster Relief | $32,335 |
BABY2BABY PURPOSE: General support | $36,750 |
FIRST BOOK PURPOSE: General support | $1,138,412 |
FIRST RESPONDERS CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION PURPOSE: General support | $52,954 |
GOOD PLUS FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: General support | $17,080 |
MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA PURPOSE: General support | $100,000 |