BE A CHAMPION INC

EIN: 900191922 501(c)(3) Youth Development

HOUSTON, TX

Total Revenue
$5,913,338
Total Expenses
$6,745,406
Total Assets
$1,809,299
Net Assets
$-3,292,688
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
JAMES HONG
Phone
2818333129
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BE A CHAMPION INC, founded in 2005, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $5.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 37% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $6.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF BE A CHAMPION, INC. IS TO USE SPORTS MENTORING, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKING, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, GENDER, RELIGION OR CREED. WE HOPE THAT BY DOING SO, OUR PROGRAM WILL IMPROVE SOCIETY AS A WHOLE.

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,282,075
Program Service Revenue $1,631,263
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $5,913,338

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,641,627
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $5,757,493
Other Expenses $4,103,779
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,745,406

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,913,338 $9,389,438 -0.4%
Expenses $6,745,406 $12,867,588 -0.5%
Net Income $-832,068 $-3,478,150 -0.8%
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
7
Independent Members
4
Employees
291
Volunteers
10

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
$240,000
Total Directors
7
$240,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAMES HONG COO/VICE CHAIRMAN 60.00
Officer Director
$120,000 $0 $120,000
JARON BARGANIER CEO/CHAIRMAN 60.00
Officer Director
$120,000 $0 $120,000
RONNIE REITZ SECRETARY 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN NELSON DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES RYAN KING DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW SCHIRMER DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ART BARGANIER DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $5,913,338 $6,745,406 $1,809,299 $-832,068
2023 $9,389,438 $12,867,588 $3,182,177 $-3,478,150
2022 $17,843,563 $20,094,008 $7,470,781 $-2,250,445
2021 $22,726,007 $21,947,814 $5,613,914 $778,193
2020 $33,973,430 $31,519,485 $5,396,868 $2,453,945
2019 $24,118,212 $24,015,119 $4,122,805 $103,093
2018 $22,696,509 $22,491,726 $3,232,352 $204,783
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