Because International Corp

EIN: 264190308 501(c)(3) Human Services

Nampa, ID

Total Revenue
$1,386,980
Total Expenses
$1,494,394
Total Assets
$1,051,187
Net Assets
$1,012,913
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
ID
Principal Officer
Andrew Kroes
Phone
2086974417
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Because International Corp, founded in 2009, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year.

Mission

To alleviate poverty by distributing impact products and supporting product-focused entreprenuers.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $599,354 Revenue: $49,010

The Shoes That Grows: Because International is committed to the UN's sustainable development goal 1: end poverty in all forms everywhere. We believe this starts with extreme poverty helping...

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The Shoes That Grows: Because International is committed to the UN's sustainable development goal 1: end poverty in all forms everywhere. We believe this starts with extreme poverty helping individuals and families who are living below the 1.90 threshold. Physical products play an important role in meeting immediate needs and creating long-term opportunities for empowerment. When we talk about using physical products as solutions, we're referring to the entire life cycle of the product - from ideation to creation, from manufacturing to distribution, from providing relief to the end user while providing jobs and opportunity to those involved in each stage of the product lifecycle. Because International began with a simple idea: durable, growing footwear developed for kids struggling to always have a pair of shoes that fit. In addition to distributing footwear to kids around the world, we've been committed to a production and distribution model that creates opportunities for empowerment along the way. 2024 marked a year of increased shoe distributions and continued research and development. We remained committed to distributing the best footwear in the world for kids living in poverty. We exceeded our goal of distributing 40,000 pairs of shoes - distributing a total of 41,715. This came about through new partnerships along with running a number of significant campaigns. On the shoe development front, we began designing a completely new version of our shoe late in the year. This new design was released in 2024. The shoe that grows continues to provide relief for kids and families impacted by injuries, parasites, and soil borne diseases simply because they lack adequate footwear.

Program 2
Expenses: $394,851

Accelerator: As an organization, our mission is to use products as solutions to alleviate poverty by meeting immediate needs and creating opportunities for empowerment. One of the ways we are doing...

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Accelerator: As an organization, our mission is to use products as solutions to alleviate poverty by meeting immediate needs and creating opportunities for empowerment. One of the ways we are doing this is through the because accelerator, a business accelerator designed to take ideas for innovative products like the shoe that grows to the next level. As we experienced continued success with the shoe that grows, we began connecting with and being contacted by aspiring entrepreneurs who had their own ideas for product solutions that also aimed to solve a social need. After informally helping a handful of them with their ideas and businesses, we realized that instead of trying to come up with more of our own ideas for product solutions, we could better achieve our mission by coming alongside others with their own product ideas. It was at that point we decided to formally create the Because Accelerator - a program focused on providing coaching, training, networking, and funding opportunities for social entrepreneurs with product-based ideas and businesses.In 2024, we continued to refine and develop the services provided to our entrepreneur partners while also measuring and celebrating their success as they grow their businesses, create jobs and increase their impact. As in past years, a new cohort of 23 entrepreneurs began and completed the program. We also focused on creating new programming for graduates from prior years. Specifically, we launched virtual networking groups, allowing entrepreneurs the opportunity to better connect with fellow alumni of the program and discuss issues and opportunities they are facing in their businesses. We also announced a partnership with the alternative board, expanding the professional mentoring services that we offer. New funding opportunities were also rolled out.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $994,382
Program Service Revenue $49,010
Investment Income $3,141
Other Revenue $340,447
TOTAL REVENUE $1,386,980

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $26,320
Salaries & Benefits $893,283
Fundraising Expenses $271,715
Program Expenses $994,205
Other Expenses $574,791
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,494,394

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,386,980 $1,577,258 -0.1%
Expenses $1,494,394 $1,459,911 +0.0%
Net Income $-107,414 $117,347 -1.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
18
Volunteers
5

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$126,060
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ty Gilmore Chairman 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Roy Eiguren Treasurer 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Andy Crossman Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carolyn Duncan Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathy Sebuck Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrew Kroes President 40.00
Officer
$117,313 $8,747 $126,060
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $1,386,980 $1,494,394 $1,051,187 $-107,414
2023 $1,577,258 $1,459,911 $830,491 $117,347
2022 $1,549,207 $1,626,282 $911,986 $-77,075
2021 $1,830,314 $1,368,265 $1,286,954 $462,049
2020 $1,310,964 $1,453,176 $737,519 $-142,212
2019 $1,930,241 $2,311,130 $944,546 $-380,889
2018 $2,818,616 $2,350,252 $1,519,614 $468,364
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