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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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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · 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
Size
major

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

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 96%
Peer average: 84%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.08%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.96
Program$0.96
96% to programs beats the peer average (84%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Bakerripley has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1907, it is among the oldest human services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 90% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $635M in annual revenue. 191 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Bakerripley's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237062976. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Bakerripley has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

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. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. 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)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Bakerripley holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 96% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

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: It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 84%. 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.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
96% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1,751

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

KI
Kirk R•••••
CFO, Cao

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

How many employees work at BakerRipley? - Revelio Labs
Apr 2026
www.reveliolabs.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
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
Aramark Honored with BakerRipley Heart of Houston Volunteer Group of the Year Award - Aramark
Apr 2025
www.aramark.com
Women's History Month: BakerRipley CEO Claudia Aguirre shares her story before running Texas' largest social services no
Mar 2025
abc13.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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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 191 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1907
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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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, TX, United States.
What is Bakerripley's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 96% of expenses go to program services.
Is Bakerripley trustworthy?
Bakerripley has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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