BROWN BEAR CORPORATION D/B/A BROWN BEAR DAYCARE

EIN: 364345259 501(c)(3) Human Services

HARVARD, IL

Total Revenue
$5,174,223
Total Expenses
$4,395,779
Total Assets
$9,175,683
Net Assets
$8,387,938
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
SHEILA HENSON
Phone
8159433499
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BROWN BEAR CORPORATION D/B/A BROWN BEAR DAYCARE, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $5.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $778K, a strong 15% operating margin.

Mission

OUR MISSION AT THE BROWN BEAR DAYCARE AND LEARNING CENTER IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY CHILDCARE AT THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF EARLY CHILDHOOD STANDARDS. WE STRIVE TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT: MEETS THE BASIC NEEDS OF THE CHILD'S HEALTH AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDES THE CHILD WITH ATTENTION, ACCEPTANCE AND AFFECTION; OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIENCE SUCCESS IN ALL AREAS OF DEVELOPMENT; MEETS THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF THE CHILD; BUILDS SELF ESTEEM; AND VALUES DIVERSITY AND SUPPORTS THE FAMILY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,743,396 Revenue: $3,940,360

PROVIDE QUALITY DAYCARE SERVICES TO CHILDREN OF HARVARD, ILLINOIS

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,137,918
Program Service Revenue $3,940,360
Investment Income $88,894
Other Revenue $7,051
TOTAL REVENUE $5,174,223

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $15,789
Salaries & Benefits $3,263,563
Fundraising Expenses $29,727
Program Expenses $3,743,396
Other Expenses $1,116,427
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,395,779

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $5,174,223 $4,033,004 +0.3%
Expenses $4,395,779 $4,070,597 +0.1%
Net Income $778,444 $-37,593 -21.7%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
4
Employees
132
Volunteers
20

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
4
$106,903
Total Directors
6
$106,903
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHEILA HENSON PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DI 50.00
Officer Director
$93,254 $7,762 $101,016
ELIZABETH TEVIS VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE JUSTICE SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$5,887 $0 $5,887
ANNETTE HILDRETH TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN FOAT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA PRESTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN BLANK FACILITY MANAGER 40.00
Highest
$105,080 $7,762 $112,842
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $5,174,223 $4,395,779 $9,175,683 $778,444
2023 $5,153,842 $4,398,924 $9,387,446 $754,918
2022 $4,033,004 $4,070,597 $8,218,000 $-37,593
2021 $3,909,341 $3,735,341 $8,023,705 $174,000
2020 $3,654,394 $2,532,355 $7,458,622 $1,122,039
2019 $2,222,421 $2,507,836 $6,142,829 $-285,415
2018 $2,121,062 $1,813,488 $6,448,556 $307,574
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