Bakerripley
To connect low-income Neighbors to opportunity so they can achieve the life they've imagined.
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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
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyBakerripley 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BAKERRIPLEY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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How many employees work at BakerRipley? - Revelio Labs
BakerRipley Small Business Coaching Program - KHOU
Free tax help available across Houston area through BakerRipley Neighborhood Tax Centers - Click2Houston
BakerRipley offering free tax services - Click2Houston
BakerRipley utility assistance applications hit capacity, where to find help paying bills - FOX 26 Houston
BakerRipley food fair draws in over 300 families, not everyone received groceries as demand grow - CW39 Houston
BakerRipley offering food giveaways across Houston in November - Click2Houston
BakerRipley seeks help amid growing hunger crisis for seniors - CW39 Houston
Aramark Honored with BakerRipley Heart of Houston Volunteer Group of the Year Award - Aramark
Women's History Month: BakerRipley CEO Claudia Aguirre shares her story before running Texas' largest social services nonprofit - ABC13 Houston
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 191 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1907
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Programs & activitiesNo 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