Nonprofit · EIN 31-1703150
SOMEBODY CARES AMERICA INC
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77257
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,000,061 | $778,303 | $221,758 | $336,957 | $67,857 | $269,100 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $729,572 | $655,503 | $74,069 | $253,961 | $31,627 | $222,334 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $982,201
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $42
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $6,400
- Other revenue
- $17,818
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $284,028
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $150,443
- Other salaries and wages
- $136,044
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $317,896
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $18,702
- Travel
- $51,297
- Depreciation
- $6,224
- Program services (functional)
- $621,279
- Management and general (functional)
- $90,372
- Fundraising (functional)
- $66,652
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $253,961
- Total assets, end of year
- $336,957
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $67,857
- Net assets, end of year
- $269,100
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $11,553
- Publicly traded securities
- $14,462
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $179,927
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $89,173
- Gross receipts
- $1,000,061
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 1999
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JODIE CHIRICOSTA | SECRETARY/DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $103,975 | $0 | $0 |
| J DOUG STRINGER | PRESIDENT/CH Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $46,043 | $50,000 |
| STEVE ARIZPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLEN HICKMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY MINCKS | VP/DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL NAISBITT | TREASURER/DI Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LONNY ROBBINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SEAMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL TAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JODIE CHIRICOSTA | SECRETARY/DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $91,425 | $0 | $0 |
| J DOUG STRINGER | PRESIDENT/CH Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $40,813 | $49,450 |
| STEVE ARIZPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY MINCKS | VP/DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL NAISBITT | TREASURER/DI Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LONNY ROBBINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SEAMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL TAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 570007, HOUSTON, TX 77257-0007
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- J DOUG STRINGER, 5005 W34TH ST STE 101A, HOUSTON, TX 77092
- Signed the 990
- J DOUG STRINGER, PRESIDENT/CHAIR/DIR
- Phone
- (713) 621-1498
- Website
- WWW.SOMEBODYCARES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SOMMERVILLE & ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
WE AT SOMEBODY CARES BELIEVE IN UNITY WITH A PURPOSE TO FACILIATE THIS, SOMEBODY CARES AMERICA/INTERNATIONAL (SCA/I) LEADS, EQUIPS, EMPOWERS AND ENCOURAGES THE CHURCH TO BECOME A UNIFIED AND TANGIBLE EXPRESSION OF CHRIST TO THE WORLD FOR LASTING IMPACT.
Program accomplishments
- SOMEBODY CARES AMERICA (SCA) PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR RELIEF OF VICTIMS OF PERSONAL CRISIS AND NATURAL DISASTERS. DURING 2024, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED:HURRICANE BERYL RESPONDED TO DEVASTATION BROUGHT BY BERYL IN BOTH THE CARRIBEAN AND BRAZORIA COUNTY, TX. SCA PARTNERED WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF EVANGELICAL CHURCHES ST. VINCENT GRENADINES TO PROVIDE GROCERIES, HYGIENE AND OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS TO FAMILIES AFFECTED BY THE STORM AND SUPPORTED CLEAN UP EFFORTS ON THE ISLAND OF MAYREAU WITH PARTNER CRI. THE SCA NETWORK ALSO SERVED 1,750 HOT MEALS IN BRAZORIA COUNTY IN COMMUNITIES WITHOUT POWER, DISTRIBUTED 1.5K IN GIFT CARDS AND 96 COMFORT BEARS TO FAMILIES AND HELPED 2 AFFECTED FAMILIES WITH HOME REPAIRS. HURRICANE HELENE PARTNERED WITH CHURCHES AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS IN FL, GA, NC AND TN TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE RELIEF AND ON-GOING ASSISTANCE IN COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY HELENE. IN 2024 ALONE SCA AND NETWORK PARTNERS RECEIVED, SENT AND HELPED DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 120 TRUCKLOADS OF RELIEF AND RECOVERY SUPPLIES FILLED WITH EVERYTHING FROM FOOD, WATER, HYGIENE ITEMS AND CLEANING SUPPLIES TO GENERATOR, AND BUILDING SUPPLIES; SERVED 23,000 HOT MEALS; PROVIDED OVER 10K IN GIFT CARDS; SUPPORTED VOLUNTEER TEAM BASES TO ACQUIRE A FORKLIFT, HOUSING AND GENERATORS FOR EXTENDED OPERATIONS. PROVIDED GRANTS TO CHURCHES UNDERTAKING RELIEF OPERATIONS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES TO HELP WITH RESPONSE EXPENSES. HURRICANE MILTON SUPPORTED A NETWORK OF CHURCHES IN CENTRAL FLORIDA PROVIDE RELIEF AND RECOVERY SERVICES IN COMMUNITES IMPACTED BY MILTON. THIS INCLUDED HELPING PROCURE AND DISTRIBUTE 9+ TRUCKLOADS OF FOOD, DRINKS, CLEANING AND HYGIENE SUPPLIES, GENERATORS AND OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES RECOVERING, DISTRIBUTING 1.75K WORTH OF GIFT CARDS; SERVING OVER 11,000 HOT MEALS, AND HELPING CHURCHES WITH RESPONSE EXPENSES. VARIOUS OTHER RESPONSE EFFORTS -SHIPPED 50 UKRAINIAN AUDIO BIBLE TO UKRAINE FOR DISTRIBUTION TO SOLDIERS AND DISPLACED PEOPLE. -PROVIDED 3K IN GIFT CARDS FOR DISTRIBUTION THROUGH OUR HIGH PLAINS CHAPTER TO FAMILIES IMPACTED BY THE WILDFIRES. -PROVIDED 500 IN GIFT CARDS FOR DISTRIBUTION THROUGH A PARTNER CHURCH TO FAMILIES IMPACTED BY THE TORNADOS THAT RIPPED THROUGH PORT ARTHUR, TX. -PARTNERED WITH OUR JASPER NEWTON COUNTY CHAPTER TO RESPOND TO FLOODING IN SOUTHEAST TEXAS; DISTRIBUTING GIFT CARDS (2K), SOCKS AND CLEANING SUPPLIES AS WELL AS PROVIDE FUNDS (18K) TO ASSIST WITH REPAIRS TO HOMES THAT SUSTAINED WATER DAMAGE. -CONTINUED HELPING FAMILIES IN PINE ISLAND, FL RECOVER FROM HURRICANE IAN BY PROVIDING OVER 28K IN GRANTS TO 16 FAMILIES TO ACQUIRE APPLIANCES AND ESSENTIAL FURNITURE SO THEY CAN MOVE BACK INTO REPAIRED HOMES. -GRANTED CHRIST CHURCH ROSWELL WITH A 1K GRANT TO PROVIDE FOOD, WATER AND OTHER ESSENTIALS TO THOSE FORCED TO FLEE ARIZONA WILDFIRES.Expenses $404,958 · grants $284,028
- SOMEBODY CARES AMERICA EQUIPS AND EMPOWERS CHAPTERS AND AFFILIATE MINISTRIES WITH RESOURCE, TRAINING, AND NETWORK REFERRALS TO EFFECTIVELY MEET THE NEEDS OF THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH EVENTS AND ONGOING PROGRAMS.Expenses $75,423
- ONGOING SUPPORT FOR SOMEBODY CARES CHAPTERS AND CENTER CONSISTED OF PHONE AND ZOOM CONFERENCES AS WELL AS SITE VISITS TO MULTIPLE US AND INTERNATIONAL LOCATIONS. WE ALSO ADDED A CHAPTER IN THE HIGH PLAINS OF TEXAS REGION. SOMEBODY CARES CURRENTLY HAS 2 ACTIVE INTERNATIONAL CHAPTERS, 13 ACTIVE US CHAPTERS AND 1 ACTIVE US CENTER.Expenses $72,783
- THE ORGANIZATION SPREADS GOD'S WORD THROUGH MISSION ACTIVITIES AND GIVING TO OTHER MINISTRIES. SOMEBODY CARES CONTINUED ONLINE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES TO PROVIDE TRANSFORMING LEADERSHIP SEMINARS WITH GUEST SPEAKERS THAT INCLUDED: DR. KEVIN HARRISON, KATHY POLLAK, BECKY WATT, LINDA ZNACHKO AND OTHERS. EQUIPPING OF COMMUNITY LEADERS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPUTIES HAD HEIGHTENED FOCUS THROUGH THE DISTRIBUTION OF LEADERSHIP AND LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIFIC RESOURCES AS WELL AS GROUP AND ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATIONS IN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE US. IN ADDITION, WE ENGAGED IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INTERNATIONALLY AS OUR PRESIDENT TRAVELLED TO AUSTRAILIA AND ISRAEL TO MEET, COACH AND PERSONALLY MENTOR FRONTLINE LEADERS.Expenses $68,115 · revenue $6,400
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-1703150
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $336,957
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,000,061
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,000,061 | $778,303 | $336,957 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $729,572 | $655,503 | $253,961 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $636,995 | $619,468 | $170,263 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 31-1703150).
Questions about SOMEBODY CARES AMERICA INC
- What is the EIN of SOMEBODY CARES AMERICA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOMEBODY CARES AMERICA INC is 31-1703150.
- Is SOMEBODY CARES AMERICA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to SOMEBODY CARES AMERICA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOMEBODY CARES AMERICA INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SOMEBODY CARES AMERICA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOMEBODY CARES AMERICA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of SOMEBODY CARES AMERICA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names J DOUG STRINGER.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOMEBODY CARES AMERICA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $103,975 (JODIE CHIRICOSTA, SECRETARY/DI).
- How much revenue does SOMEBODY CARES AMERICA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,000,061, expenses of $778,303 and total assets of $336,957 at year end.
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