BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU OF METROPOLITAN HOUSTON EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

EIN: 741662104 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

HOUSTON, TX

Total Revenue
$1,842,069
Total Expenses
$1,712,382
Total Assets
$1,658,041
Net Assets
$1,494,286
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1970
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
DAN PARSONS
Phone
7138689500
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU OF METROPOLITAN HOUSTON EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, founded in 1970, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.7M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

TO INFORM, EDUCATE AND ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES IN OUR SERVICE AREA BY PROVIDING INFORMATION, COUNSELING AND EDUCATION IN AN EFFORT TO COMBAT UNETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES AND PROVIDE PROTECTION FROM FRAUDULENT SCHEMES THROUGH PROGRAMS, SEMINARS AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION UTILIZING AND PROMOTING VOLUNTEERS EDUCATED IN CONSUMER AWARENESS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,164,762

THE TEXAS SENIOR MEDICARE PATROL PROGRAM (SMP) IS FUNDED THROUGH A FEDERAL GRANT FROM THE ADMINISTRATION ON AGING. THIS PROGRAM USES VOLUNTEERS TO TRAIN MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES ABOUT MEDICARE FRAUD...

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THE TEXAS SENIOR MEDICARE PATROL PROGRAM (SMP) IS FUNDED THROUGH A FEDERAL GRANT FROM THE ADMINISTRATION ON AGING. THIS PROGRAM USES VOLUNTEERS TO TRAIN MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES ABOUT MEDICARE FRAUD, ABUSE AND WASTE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF REPORTING INCIDENTS TO MEDICARE. 1,917 PRESENTATIONS WERE MADE TO MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES AND PROFESSIONALS REACHING 92,520 PEOPLE.

Program 2

SILVER SLEUTH PROGRAM - EDUCATING OLDER ADULTS ABOUT SCHEMES AND SCAMS TARGETING THIS VULNERABLE POPULATION AND PROVIDING INFORMATION ON HOW TO PROTECT THEMSELVES AND PROVIDING ONE-ON-ONE ASSISTANCE...

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SILVER SLEUTH PROGRAM - EDUCATING OLDER ADULTS ABOUT SCHEMES AND SCAMS TARGETING THIS VULNERABLE POPULATION AND PROVIDING INFORMATION ON HOW TO PROTECT THEMSELVES AND PROVIDING ONE-ON-ONE ASSISTANCE IN RESOLVING PROBLEMS DUE TO FRAUDULENT BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. 373 PRESENTATIONS WERE MADE REACHING MORE THAN 13,743 OLDER ADULTS. YOUNG CONSUMER ADVOCATE PROGRAM (YCAP) - YOUTH AGED 16 TO 22 ARE EDUCATED ON THEIR CONSUMER RIGHTS, OBLIGATIONS AND FRAUDULENT SCHEMES, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON GAINING THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO BECOME CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. 4 PRESENTATIONS WERE MADE TO YOUNG CONSUMERS REACHING OVER 1,200 STUDENTS.

Program 3

THE BBB AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE RECOGNIZES BUSINESSES AND NONPROFITS FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS AND COMMITMENT TO OVERALL EXCELLENCE AND QUALITY IN THE WORKPLACE. PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT HELP FUND THE BBB...

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THE BBB AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE RECOGNIZES BUSINESSES AND NONPROFITS FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS AND COMMITMENT TO OVERALL EXCELLENCE AND QUALITY IN THE WORKPLACE. PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT HELP FUND THE BBB EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, WHICH EDUCATES CONSUMERS ABOUT SCAMS AND FRAUDULENT BUSINESS PRACTICES IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES OF $43,644 WERE INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE EVENT, OF WHICH $8,000 WERE IN-KIND DONATIONS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,840,782
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $44,930
Other Revenue $-43,643
TOTAL REVENUE $1,842,069

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $661,852
Fundraising Expenses $251,634
Program Expenses $1,164,762
Other Expenses $1,050,530
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,712,382

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,842,069 $1,449,055 +0.3%
Expenses $1,712,382 $1,371,179 +0.2%
Net Income $129,687 $77,876 +0.7%
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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
255

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
$453,988
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALVIN GEE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EDNA THOMPSEN TREASURER/SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN BAWDEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDY BUDNIK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN CARTER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BERY CRISPIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI FARRIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN GAZE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL GRAFF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN LUFBURROW DIRECTOR (THROUGH 02/28/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYL MCCLURE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS SCHOEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTYN STILLWELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARREN TOMPKINS DIRECTOR (THROUGH 04/9/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA WAKELAND DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GLENN WOO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAMELA WRIGHT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN PARSONS PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer
$0 $17,228 $268,601
JENNIFER SALAZAR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$170,897 $14,490 $185,387
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 $1,842,069 $1,712,382 $1,658,041 $129,687
2023 $1,449,055 $1,371,179 $1,464,612 $77,876
2022 $859,048 $887,685 $1,413,971 $-28,637
2021 $600,627 $576,392 $1,320,064 $24,235
2020 $559,935 $527,198 $1,291,607 $32,737
2019 $601,622 $596,365 $1,253,416 $5,257
2018 $653,848 $587,520 $1,247,981 $66,328
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