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Bakerripley

To connect low-income Neighbors to opportunity so they can achieve the life they've imagined.

Human Services Houston, TX EIN 237062976 · IRS Sign up to see website
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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Bakerripley

BakerRipley builds vibrant communities to keep Houston a place of opportunity for all who are working for a better life. BakerRipley provides a wide range of community-based programs that benefit youth, families and seniors in Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast. Our mission is to bring resources, education and connection to emerging neighborhoods to keep Houston a place of opportunity for everyone working for a better life. Community Centers, Promise Charter Schools, Head Start Schools, Senior Cen

Founded
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P280
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1970

Mission

To connect low-income Neighbors to opportunity so they can achieve the life they've imagined.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE P280
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 97%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.08%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Bakerripley is a registered human services nonprofit based in Houston, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1907 and has been operating for 119 years. Its EIN is 237062976. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $635M in annual revenue. 191 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Bakerripley has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Bakerripley is located in Houston, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1907 and has been active for 119 years.

Based on official tax filings, Bakerripley has $635M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Bakerripley is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $635M in annual revenue. The organization has 191 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Bakerripley. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Bakerripley has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

BakerRipley builds vibrant communities to keep Houston a place of opportunity for all who are working for a better life. BakerRipley provides a wide range of community-based programs that benefit youth, families and seniors in Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast. Our mission is to bring resources, education and connection to emerging neighborhoods to keep Houston a place of opportunity for everyone working for a better life. Community Centers, Promise Charter Schools, Head Start Schools, Senior Cen Bakerripley is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1907.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Bakerripley's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $635M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Bakerripley are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 237062976, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

KI
Kirk Rummel
CFO, Cao

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Allison O B•••••
Director
AL
Allison O••• B•••••
Director
AN
Anastasia A•••••••
Superintendent of Schools
AY
Ayse M••••••••
Director
BA
Barbara S•••••••
Sr Dir, Regional Initiatives
BA
Barrett R•••••••
Director
CA
Cara B•••
Sr Dir, Center of Excellence
CA
Carleton R••••
Director
CA
Caroline B•••• H•••••
Vice Chair
CH
Christina R••••••••
Sr Dir, Community Initiatives
CI
Cimberli D•••••••
Sr Dir, EHS & HS
CL
Claudia A••••••
President & CEO
CL
Clyde F•••••••••
Director
DA
Danny D••••
Director
DA
David H•••••
Chief Strategy Officer
DA
David H••••
Director
D
D M••• D••••••
Director
DR
Dr C•••••••••• G••••••
Director
DR
Dr R•••••• L•••
Director
EL
Elizabeth S•••••••
Director
EL
Eloy C•••••
Director
EM
Emily S••••••
Director
GW
Gwen E•••••
Chair
HA
Hank H•••••
Finance & Admin. Chair
HA
Hastings S•••••• J•
Director
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Latest news

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10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

FREE tax filing help available across Houston as April 15 deadline approaches — here’s where to go - CW39 Houston
Apr 2026
cw39.com
BakerRipley Small Business Coaching Program - KHOU
Mar 2026
www.khou.com
Free tax help available across Houston area through BakerRipley Neighborhood Tax Centers - Click2Houston
Mar 2026
www.click2houston.com
BakerRipley offering free tax services - Click2Houston
Mar 2026
www.click2houston.com
How to File Taxes for Free in Houston - KHOU
Feb 2026
www.khou.com
BakerRipley utility assistance applications hit capacity, where to find help paying bills - FOX 26 Houston
Jan 2026
www.fox26houston.com
BakerRipley food fair draws in over 300 families, not everyone received groceries as demand grow - CW39 Houston
Nov 2025
cw39.com
BakerRipley offering food giveaways across Houston in November - Click2Houston
Nov 2025
www.click2houston.com
BakerRipley seeks help amid growing hunger crisis for seniors - CW39 Houston
Sep 2025
cw39.com
Struggling to pay for electricity? Here's a list of places that can help - Houston Chronicle
Aug 2025
www.houstonchronicle.com
Form filed
$635.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$532.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$603.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$583.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$545.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Bakerripley This page 79 $635.4 million -
Northside Pdx 93 $209,935 100%
Coalition Against Poverty in Suffolk Inc 93 $255,283 81%
North Texas Mavericks Water Polo Club 93 $263,799 100%
Friends of Faith Ministry 93 $218,657 100%
Sleep Tight Kids Inc 93 $208,046 100%
Made New Foundation Inc 93 $487,660 100%
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Speak Your Truth Today 93 $246,004 95%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 191 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Bakerripley

What is Bakerripley?
Bakerripley is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Houston, United States. BakerRipley builds vibrant communities to keep Houston a place of opportunity for all who are working for a better life. BakerRipley provides a wide range of community-based programs that benefit youth, families and seniors in Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast. Our mission is to bring resources, education and connection to emerging neighborhoods to keep Houston a place of opportunity for everyone working for a better life. Community Centers, Promise Charter Schools, Head Start Schools, Senior Cen
When was Bakerripley founded?
Bakerripley was founded in 1907.
Who leads Bakerripley?
Kirk Rummel serves as CFO, Cao.
Where is Bakerripley located?
Headquartered in Houston, United States.
What is Bakerripley's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Bakerripley trustworthy?
Bakerripley has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Bakerripley's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237062976.
What is Bakerripley's website?
http://www.bakerripley.org