BakerRipley
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
BakerRipley meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
BakerRipley's mission is to bring resources, education, and connection to emerging neighborhoods.
Year, State Incorporated:
1907, TX
Also Known As:
Neighborhood Centers, Inc.
The overarching goals of BakerRipley include community development, poverty alleviation, and empowerment through education, workforce development, small business support, and social services.
BakerRipley primarily serves the Greater Houston community and often focuses on vulnerable populations, including immigrants, low-income families, and individuals facing various social and economic challenges.
In 2023, approximately 65.5% of the individuals BakerRipley assisted reported an annual income of $25,000 or less and 71.9% were living below the Federal Poverty Line (FPL). The Neighbors we serve - children and seniors, veterans and immigrants, individuals and families - seek equitable access to financial stability, opportunities to learn and engage fully in community and civic life, and resources to improve their health and well-being.
Baker Ripley offers various services and programs, including educational initiatives, workforce development, community centers, health services, and social support programs. Specific programs may include adult education classes, job training, childcare services, and community engagement activities.
The CEO, 8-person Leadership Team, with the support of a dedicated Board of Directors and approximately 1,300 staff members, are responsible for ensuring BakerRipley provides resources, education, and connection through more than 60 operating locations, including:
- 4 Community Centers - East Aldine, East End, Gulfton, and Pasadena
- 4 Charter Schools - Pre-K through Middle School
-25 Head Start Sites - Early childhood education in Harris and Fort Bend Counties
- 16 Senior Health and Wellness Centers
- 16 Workforce Solutions offices offering career counseling, higher education scholarships, and employer connections
- 3 Learning and Innovation Centers - East End, Gulfton, and East Aldine
Baker Ripley's community-based initiatives focus on equipping neighbors as they journey towards self-sufficiency, fostering connection, well-being, empowerment, and engagement, and ensuring resiliency. Through their unique, appreciative approach, they tap into their neighbors' strengths and work with them to build communities where they can thrive holistically.
BakerRipley achieved significant milestones over the years, from implementing community-based initiatives and expanding services to reach more people, to contributing to the overall well-being and resilience of the communities we serve. Annually they serve nearly 500,000 Neighbors across the region.
To summarize, these are just some examples of their impact:
- Provided 9,356 Neighbors free legal services, citizenship classes, and social services through the Immigration and Citizenship Initiatives.
- Neighbors claimed $44,217,668 in tax refunds through our free tax preparation services
- 1,029 students enrolled in adult education courses such as English as a Second Language (ESL) and GED classes
- Served 215,943 meals to seniors through our congregate breakfast and lunch meal program
- Small business coaches contributed over 1,500 hours of free coaching through BakerRipley's Entrepreneur Connection
For the year ended December 31, 2024, BakerRipley's program expenses were:
| Public Sector Solutions | $564,937,519 |
| Choices in Education | $50,299,270 |
| Community Based Initiatives | $10,442,751 |
| Health and Wellness | $3,303,958 |
| Total Program Expenses | $628,983,498 |
Chair of the Board
Irma Diaz-Gonzalez
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
ETC, Inc
Board Size
25
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Internet, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Other
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on BakerRipley's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Government grants (Note 13) | $641,705,640 |
| Other | $4,241,672 |
| United Way | $1,898,945 |
| Net operating investment return | $1,659,838 |
| Net gain on disposal of property | $1,639,747 |
| Lease income (Note 15) | $1,371,965 |
| Other | $586,265 |
| Program fees | $323,816 |
| Total Income | $653,427,888 |
Programs: 96% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 4%
| Total Income | $653,427,888 |
| Total expenses: | $653,427,888 |
| Program expenses | $628,983,498 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,517,522 |
| Administrative expenses | $26,439,698 |
| Other expenses | $-3,512,830 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $0 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $104,338,815 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $13,482,973 |
| Ending Net Assets | $117,821,788 |
| Total Liabilities | $68,755,283 |
| Total Assets | $186,577,071 |
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BBB of Greater Houston and South Texas