Because We Care Philanthropy Inc is located in Oklahoma City, OK. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Because We Care Philanthropy 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, Because We Care Philanthropy Inc generated $4.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 31.8% 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, Because We Care Philanthropy Inc has awarded 64 individual grants totaling $4,940,528. 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
TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE IMPROVEMENTS IN HEALTH, EDUCATION, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY FOR THE POOR, DISTRESSED, AND/OR UNDERPRIVILEGED. WE WILL ALSO SUPPORT ANIMAL WELFARE ISSUES AS THEY ARISE. THIS WORK IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE DONOR ADVISED FUNDS WE SPONSOR.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE IMPROVEMENTS IN HEALTH, EDUCATION, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY FOR THE POOR, DISTRESSED, AND/OR UNDERPRIVILEGED.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kari Blakley President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michelle Hardesty Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Moen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Randy K Macon Executive Di | Officer | 15 | $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 | $4,215,516 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,215,516 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $168,670 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$8,538 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,415,191 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,101,294 |
| 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 | $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 | $5,200 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $3,655 |
| 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 | $973 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,186,026 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,086,386 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $379,000 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,152,299 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,617,685 |
| 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 | $5,617,685 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,617,685 |
Over the last fiscal year, Because We Care Philanthropy Inc has awarded $1,953,827 in support to 28 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $31,549 |
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION I PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $502,100 |
OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY INC PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $183,506 |
CHILD LEGACY INTERNATIONAL PURPOSE: COMMUNITY DEVELOP. | $12,000 |
CAL RIPKEN SR FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: COMMUNITY DEVELOP. | $75,000 |
ST ANNE'S CATHOLIC CHURCH PURPOSE: COMMUNITY DEVELOP. | $50,000 |