Bear Be A Resource For Cps Kids
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Bear Be A Resource For Cps Kids is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 1997, with $4,064,731 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3572 E T C Jester Blvd, Houston, TX, 77018 EIN 31-1516122 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2023)
$4.1M
▲ 65.5% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$4.0M
Net assets
$2.5M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Bear Be A Resource For Cps Kids— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · +2% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Bear Be A Resource For Cps Kids: 7 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Bear Be A Resource For Cps Kids— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Bear Be A Resource For Cps Kids: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3572 E T C Jester Blvd, Houston, TX, 77018
- City
- Houston
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Personal Social Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $898K (FY2013) to $4.1M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $675KNet assets $2.5M
Operating margin
2.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.1M
Total liabilities
$675K
Net assets
$2.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,064,731▲65.5% | $3,977,858▲46.9% | $2,464,068▲3.7% | $3,138,584▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,456,727▲12.3% | $2,707,716▲32.5% | $2,377,195▼9.5% | $3,108,548▲17.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,187,237▼11.0% | $2,043,408▲8.6% | $2,628,184▲5.8% | $2,640,290▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,456,838▼7.5% | $1,881,403▲32.2% | $2,484,355▲30.1% | $2,500,894▲30.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,656,676▲189% | $1,423,546▲18.7% | $1,908,920▲182% | $1,923,934▲172% | 990 |
| 2018 | $918,855▼36.5% | $1,199,546▲6.9% | $675,790▼33.1% | $706,875▼33.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,447,277▲70.9% | $1,122,319▲12.0% | $1,009,485▲47.5% | $1,057,170▲51.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $846,975▼25.6% | $1,002,016▲3.1% | $684,527▼18.5% | $698,415▼17.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,139,046▲26.9% | $972,233▲2.7% | $839,568▲24.8% | $845,542▲23.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $897,688 | $946,838▼5.7% | $672,755▼6.8% | $683,967▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,004,068▲5.8% | $721,905▼12.2% | $731,969▼11.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $948,919▲2.2% | $822,094▲11.0% | $827,104▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $928,117▲9.1% | $740,776▼2.8% | $748,403▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $850,542 | $761,847 | $762,717 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $706K total
57 grants to Bear Be A Resource For Cps Kids totaling $706K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pga Tour Inc | General support | 2024 | $19,518 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2024 | $19,500 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $15,400 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $14,065 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Human services | 2024 | $11,100 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $40,950 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2023 | $20,100 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Human services | 2023 | $11,285 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $9,488 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2023 | $6,500 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Human services | 2022 | $27,050 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2022 | $12,895 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Support for the fundraising efforts of melissa and mark hobbs | 2022 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bear Be A Resource For Cps Kids a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bear Be A Resource For Cps Kids is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1516122, based in Houston, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bear Be A Resource For Cps Kids's EIN?
- Bear Be A Resource For Cps Kids's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1516122.
- How much revenue does Bear Be A Resource For Cps Kids report?
- Bear Be A Resource For Cps Kids reported $4,064,731 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bear Be A Resource For Cps Kids have?
- CharityIndex grades Bear Be A Resource For Cps Kids B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Bear Be A Resource For Cps Kids (EIN 31-1516122) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.