BE A CHAMPION INC

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

HOUSTON, TX

Total Revenue
$1,857,168
Total Expenses
$3,358,250
Total Assets
$1,605,643
Net Assets
$-4,797,628
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
JAMES HONG
Phone
2818333129
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

BE A CHAMPION INC, founded in 2005, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $1.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 69% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $3.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 81% operating deficit.

Mission

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Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,220,702 Revenue: $806,825

BE A CHAMPION, INC. PROGRAMS (AFTER-SCHOOL, SUMMER, SPORTS AND YOUTH CAMPS) - THESE PROGRAMS OPERATE IN THE 12 MAJOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS AND CHURCHES AROUND THE GREATER HOUSTON...

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BE A CHAMPION, INC. PROGRAMS (AFTER-SCHOOL, SUMMER, SPORTS AND YOUTH CAMPS) - THESE PROGRAMS OPERATE IN THE 12 MAJOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS AND CHURCHES AROUND THE GREATER HOUSTON, DALLAS/FORT WORTH AND SAN ANTONIO AREAS. ALL PROGRAMS INVOLVE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH A WELL-ROUNDED LEARNING APPROACH OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL HOURS. THIS IS THE WIDEST-REACHING PROGRAM BE A CHAMPION, INC. OFFERS, IMPACTING OVER 2,200 KIDS DAILY. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARE NOT PROVIDED DURING THE SCHOOL HOURS, WHILE PARENTS ARE SEEKING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. BE A CHAMPION, INC OFFERED OVER 90+ PROGRAMS IN OVER 70 CAMPUSES AROUND THE GREATER HOUSTON, DALLAS/FORT WORTH AND SAN ANTONIO AREAS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,050,343
Program Service Revenue $806,825
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,857,168

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,923,299
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $3,220,702
Other Expenses $1,434,951
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,358,250

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,857,168 $5,913,338 -0.7%
Expenses $3,358,250 $6,745,406 -0.5%
Net Income $-1,501,082 $-832,068 +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
253
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
$60,000
Total Directors
7
$60,000
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
$30,000 $0 $30,000
JARON BARGANIER CEO/CHAIRMAN 60.00
Officer Director
$30,000 $0 $30,000
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
2025 $1,857,168 $3,358,250 $1,605,643 $-1,501,082
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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