Nonprofit · EIN 23-7062976
BAKERRIPLEY
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77011
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $635,358,695 | $637,672,653 | -$2,313,958 | $186,521,811 | $61,989,042 | $124,532,769 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $532,653,596 | $544,799,582 | -$12,145,986 | $166,501,038 | $61,268,983 | $105,232,055 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $624,274,863
- of which government grants
- $617,159,356
- Program service revenue
- $5,857,800
- Investment income
- $5,212,577
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $3,744,982
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $13,455
- Other revenue
- $13,455
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $503,684,476
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $4,317,305
- Other salaries and wages
- $73,673,411
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $93,871,194
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $56,511
- Accounting fees
- $302,286
- Occupancy
- $17,962,513
- Travel
- $709,782
- Depreciation
- $2,895,084
- Program services (functional)
- $610,000,136
- Management and general (functional)
- $26,142,048
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,530,469
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $166,501,038
- Total assets, end of year
- $186,521,811
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $61,989,042
- Net assets, end of year
- $124,532,769
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $67,646,964
- Publicly traded securities
- $51,008,062
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $86,127,892
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $38,404,877
- Gross receipts
- $642,974,421
- Employees
- 1,751
- Volunteers
- 2,169
- Year formed
- 1907
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claudia Aguirre | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $491,590 | $21,388 |
| Kate Birenbaum | COO, CLO Officer | 40 | $323,353 | $11,382 |
| Kirk G Rummel Jr | CFO, CAO Officer | 40 | $242,926 | $84,226 |
| H Rene Solis | Chief Program Officer Officer | 40 | $300,874 | $14,742 |
| Mary R Cahill | Chief Development Officer Officer | 40 | $212,021 | $19,842 |
| Muhammadou Drammeh | Sr Dir, Controller Key employee | 40 | $204,857 | $16,112 |
| Ernest Lewis III | VP, Community Impact & Vitality Highest-paid employee | 40 | $190,164 | $5,861 |
| Michael Napoleon Jr | Sr Dir, IT Key employee | 40 | $179,005 | $16,534 |
| Julie Jenkins | Sr Dir, P&C Key employee | 40 | $179,742 | $8,303 |
| Regina E Harris | Chief of Staff Highest-paid employee | 40 | $167,716 | $12,731 |
| Tanya Treece | Sr Dir, Health & Wellness Highest-paid employee | 40 | $165,042 | $11,965 |
| Adrian Yam | Sr Dir, Head Start Division Highest-paid employee | 40 | $163,533 | $12,528 |
| Mary Ghattas | Dir, Accounting & Budget Highest-paid employee | 40 | $168,667 | $6,737 |
| Joel Munoz Jr | Superintendent of Schools Key employee | 40 | $161,681 | $10,035 |
| J Angela Blanchard | Former President Former | 0 | $160,000 | $0 |
25 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwen Emmett | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Matthew Barnes | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Caroline Baker Hurley | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Tommy Inglesby | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Heather Simpson | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Hank Holmes | Finance & Admin. Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Irma Diaz-Gonzalez | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Coalter Baker | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Allison O Bashir | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Warren Broadnax | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Eloy Cortez | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rakhee Das | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jeff Dudderar | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Julia Engelbrink | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dr Christopher Greeley | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| David Hawes | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dr Roberta Leal | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tina Nguyen | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Crystal Ortega | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Barrett Reasoner | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Carleton Riser | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jeremy Samuels | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tom Sanders | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Emily Sheeren | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ray Valdez | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 39 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claudia Aguirre | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $487,423 | $25,208 |
| Kirk G Rummel Jr | CFO, CAO Officer | 40 | $304,985 | $17,740 |
| H Rene Solis | Chief Program Officer Officer | 40 | $283,053 | $16,924 |
| Kate Birenbaum | General Counsel Officer | 40 | $233,282 | $8,114 |
| Mary R Cahill | Chief Development Officer Officer | 40 | $219,038 | $12,957 |
| Muhammadou Drammeh | Sr Dir, Controller Key employee | 40 | $179,705 | $13,790 |
| Julie Jenkins | Sr Dir, P&C Key employee | 40 | $172,851 | $6,918 |
| Michael Napoleon Jr | Sr Dir, IT Key employee | 40 | $157,081 | $17,094 |
| Matthew B Starr | Sr Dir, Facilities Plan Highest-paid employee | 40 | $156,818 | $16,720 |
| Regina E Harris | Chief of Staff Highest-paid employee | 40 | $159,904 | $12,771 |
| Steve Gomez | Chief of Special Projects Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,257 | $17,858 |
| Christina Rodriguez | Sr Dir, Community Initiatives Highest-paid employee | 40 | $156,194 | $12,998 |
| Melanie N Fisk | Sr Dir, Prog Strategic Plan Eval Highest-paid employee | 40 | $156,407 | $12,549 |
| Joel Munoz Jr | Asst Superintendent, School Admin Key employee | 40 | $157,753 | $10,901 |
| Barbara Schetter | Sr Dir, Regional Initiatives Key employee | 40 | $154,331 | $13,874 |
| J Angela Blanchard | Former President Former | 0 | $160,000 | $0 |
| Gwen Emmett | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Barnes | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Caroline Baker Hurley | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tommy Inglesby | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Simpson | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Hank Holmes | Finance & Admin. Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Irma Diaz-Gonzalez | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Allison O Bashir | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Warren Broadnax | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Eloy Cortez | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rakhee Das | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Dudderar | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Christopher Greeley | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tyrell H Green | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Hawes | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Henry Jones | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Roberta Leal | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Barrett Reasoner | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Carleton Riser | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nasruddin Rupani | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Sanders | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Schiffer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Sheeren | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4450 HARRISBURG BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77011-4014
- In care of
- % KRISTI ROBERTS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Claudia Aguirre, PO Box 231808, Houston, TX 772231808
- Signed the 990
- Kirk Rummel, CFO, CAO
- Phone
- (713) 667-9400
- Website
- www.bakerripley.org
- Return prepared by
- Blazek & Vetterling
Mission
BakerRipley's mission is to bring resources, education, and connection to emerging neighborhoods. We work with residents to help them discover the strengths and skills necessary to become productive, self-sufficient individuals.
Program accomplishments
- BakerRipley Public Sector Solutions (includes Workforce Initiatives and Regional Initiatives) operates 12 of the 27 Career Offices along with the Financial Aid Payment Office for the 13 county Gulf Coast Workforce Solutions System and operates the Child Care Services programs for Coastal Bend, Capital Area, East Texas, and Rural Capital workforce regions. Through Workforce Solutions, 59,220 individuals received employment services and 89,311 individuals received financial aid to support their work and training activities throughout 48 Texas counties. The Veterans Services program served 1,254 veterans and their family members. The Utility Assistance and Weatherization programs served 25,713 individuals including the elderly, disabled, and low-income families with young children. (Continued on Schedule O)Neighborhood Tax Centers served 64,801 individuals.Expenses $545,902,416 · grants $502,076,610 · revenue $4,053,758
- BakerRipley Choices in Education (includes Head Start and BakerRipley Community Schools) provides opportunities for students (birth to 8th grade) and their parents through an innovative education system that promotes quality, consistency and connection at every juncture of a child's life. Our goal is to ensure that families have access to services that ensure success in the classroom and for the rest of their lives. The Early Head Start/Head Start program provides comprehensive child development in an all-year, full-day format that supports working parents. This program served 7,016 infants through pre-school age children and their 5,310 guardians. The Charter School offers a well-balanced education experience for 2,861 pre-kindergarten through eighth grade children.Expenses $50,273,416 · grants $2,684 · revenue $7,831
- BakerRipley Community Based Initiatives (includes Community Initiatives and Economic Initiatives) build on the unique economic and social assets of individuals and their neighborhoods, moving them to self-sufficiency and an improved quality of life. Largely supported by private philanthropic investment, our community and economic-based programs engage and connect individuals to the resources that meet their emerging needs and aspirations. We provide a continuum of services including free tax preparation, family health and education, immigration and citizenship services, small business services, and learning opportunities for neighbors. In 2024, BR served a total of 220,837 individuals. (Continued on Schedule O)More specifically, the adult education programs offered an opportunity for 523 low-income students prepare themselves for the workforce or college through adult basic education, English as a Second Language, and digital literacy courses as well as support services and coaching to improve their persistence and increase their chances of success.Expenses $10,520,346 · grants $1,011,963 · revenue $1,791,821
- BakerRipley Health & Wellness (includes Health & Wellness Initiatives) offers programs focused on improving physical health and emotional well-being through senior centers and evidence-based health promotion programs. These holistic programs and services impact health, wellness, engagement and connection, helping older adults to remain physically active, maintain a sense of purpose, engage in meaningful relationships with others, and contribute and give back to help others and the community. In 2024, we served a total of 3,676 individuals.Expenses $3,303,958 · grants $593,219 · revenue $4,390
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7062976
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1970
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P280)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $186,521,811
- Income (IRS master file)
- $642,974,421
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $635,358,695 | $637,672,653 | $186,521,811 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $532,653,596 | $544,799,582 | $166,501,038 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $603,423,273 | $591,721,536 | $166,584,184 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7062976).
Questions about BAKERRIPLEY
- What is the EIN of BAKERRIPLEY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BAKERRIPLEY is 23-7062976.
- Is BAKERRIPLEY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1970.
- Are donations to BAKERRIPLEY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BAKERRIPLEY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BAKERRIPLEY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BAKERRIPLEY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BAKERRIPLEY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Claudia Aguirre.
- Who are the officers and directors of BAKERRIPLEY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 40 people; 15 received compensation from the organization, the highest $491,590 (Claudia Aguirre, President & CEO).
- How much revenue does BAKERRIPLEY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $635,358,695, expenses of $637,672,653 and total assets of $186,521,811 at year end.
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