Nonprofit · EIN 71-0933434
THE BEACON OF DOWNTOWN HOUSTON
Also known as THE BEACON
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77002
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,911,987 | $5,317,368 | -$405,381 | $3,325,429 | $269,727 | $3,055,702 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,605,233 | $4,990,721 | $614,512 | $3,756,686 | $295,603 | $3,461,083 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,830,158
- of which government grants
- $1,257,463
- Program service revenue
- $15,348
- Investment income
- $64,088
- Other revenue
- $2,393
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $519,684
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $187,355
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,495,858
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,548,648
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $235,376
- Occupancy
- $210,206
- Travel
- $12,258
- Depreciation
- $35,165
- Program services (functional)
- $4,409,257
- Management and general (functional)
- $512,722
- Fundraising (functional)
- $395,389
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,756,686
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,325,429
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $269,727
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,055,702
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $689,503
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,734,453
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $321,249
- Gross receipts
- $4,952,989
- Employees
- 52
- Volunteers
- 2,982
- Year formed
- 2002
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA L LANDES | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 50 | $187,355 |
| JULIE FALCON | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $164,561 |
| CHARLES M PUCCIO | FORMER CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,274 |
| STEPHANIE TRUONG | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $117,888 |
| THE VERY REV NATHANIEL KATZ | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BESS WAREING | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SUSAN REEVES | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| FREDRICKA BRECHT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BEN COLODNEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BARABARA BUSHONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BRADLEY B DENNISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| GREG FUNDERBURK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| GODFREY GREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MIKE GRIMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RUTH HAWK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY KEMP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JEFF MCDONALD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ASHLEY PARSONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ALISA STAMP MENGWASSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ALAN STUCKERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ROBERT THURMOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA L LANDERS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 50 | $166,034 |
| JULIE FALCON | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,462 |
| CHARLES M PUCCIO | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,808 |
| STEPHANIE TRUONG | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,537 |
| VERY REV GARY JONES | INTERIM BOARD CHAIR AUG 2023 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| THE VERY REV NATHANIEL KATZ | BOARD CHAIR SEPT 2023 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BESS WAREING | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SUSAN REEVES | DIRECTOR / VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GAY GULLEDGE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE GRIMES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ALISA STAMP MENGWASSER | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BARBARA BUSHONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| FREDRICKA BRECHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANN TYRRELL COCHRAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BEN COLODNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BRADLEY B DENNISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| GREG FUNDERBURK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| REV ALEX GRAHAM III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| GODFREY GREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KELLY KEMP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CATHERINE MCDONALD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ASHLEY PARSONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| HARRY PINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LORETTA RAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ALAN STUCKERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ROBERT THURMOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1117 TEXAS ST, HOUSTON, TX 77002-3113
- In care of
- % BILL KOVACH
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ANA RAUSCH, 1117 TEXAS AVENUE, HOUSTON, TX 77002
- Signed the 990
- ANA RAUSCH, CEO
- Phone
- (713) 220-9737
- Website
- WWW.BEACONHOMELESS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CRI ADVISORS LLC
Mission
TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL AND NEXT-STEP SERVICES TO RESTORE HOPE AND HELP END HOMELESSNESS IN HOUSTON.
Program accomplishments
- THE BEACON OFFERS ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE HOT MEALS, ACCESS TO SHOWERS, LAUNDRY SERVICES, MAILBOX SERVICES, DEVICE CHARGING, ACCESS TO A COMPUTER, AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL. THESE SERVICES ARE OFFERED THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY, INCLUDING WEEKENDS. THE BEACON ALSO COMPLETES INTAKE FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES OFFERED IN THE JOHN S. DUNN OUTREACH CENTER. VOLUNTEERS ASSIST TO CONDUCT INTAKE, SUPPORT MAILBOX SERVICES, PREPARE MEALS, AND COMPLETE LAUNDRY SERVICES.Expenses $1,775,579 · grants $326,975 · revenue $15,348
- THE BEACON PROVIDES HOUSING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND OPERATES ONE OF THE COORDINATED ENTRY CENTERS FOR THE GREATER HOUSTON HOMELESS RESPONSE SYSTEM, THE CONTINUUM OF CARE COLLABORATIVE KNOWN AS THE WAY HOME. A HOUSING ASSESSMENT IS CONDUCTED FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES VIA COORDINATED ENTRY AS THE FIRST STEP TO SECURE A HOUSING SOLUTION. HOUSING ASSESSMENTS ARE PROVIDED MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. HOUSING NAVIGATION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO ASSIST CLIENTS WITH THE PROCESS OF LEASING A HOUSING UNIT. IN ADDITION, THE BEACON, THROUGH THE BRIGID'S HOPE PROGRAM, PROVIDES 12-MONTHS OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR WOMEN FORMERLY INCARCERATED. THE PROGRAM OPERATES 7-DAYS A WEEK AND SERVES UP TO 15 WOMEN AT A TIME. VOLUNTEERS SERVE AS MENTORS FOR THE PARTICIPANTS.Expenses $1,744,707 · grants $191,852
- THE BEACON CONDUCTS LEGAL SERVICES THROUGH ITS BEACON LAW PROGRAM. CIVIL LEGAL AID IS OFFERED TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AS WELL AS INDIVIDUALS AT RISK OF LOSING THEIR HOUSING. BEACON LAW STRIVES TO BRING JUSTICE BY PROVIDING INDIVIDUALS WITH PRO-BONO LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP RESOLVE LEGAL ISSUES WHICH STAND IN THE WAY OF EMPLOYMENT OR HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES. THE BEACON'S ATTORNEY AND PARALEGAL STAFF TEAM IS AUGMENTED BY VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS AND PARALEGALS, CREATING ADDITIONAL CAPACITY TO SERVE MORE PEOPLE.Expenses $888,971 · grants $857
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
- 71-0933434
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,325,429
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,952,989
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,911,987 | $5,317,368 | $3,325,429 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,605,233 | $4,990,721 | $3,756,686 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,967,376 | $4,444,710 | $3,032,786 | 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 71-0933434).
Questions about THE BEACON OF DOWNTOWN HOUSTON
- What is the EIN of THE BEACON OF DOWNTOWN HOUSTON?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE BEACON OF DOWNTOWN HOUSTON is 71-0933434.
- Is THE BEACON OF DOWNTOWN HOUSTON tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to THE BEACON OF DOWNTOWN HOUSTON tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE BEACON OF DOWNTOWN HOUSTON 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 THE BEACON OF DOWNTOWN HOUSTON 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 THE BEACON OF DOWNTOWN HOUSTON 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 THE BEACON OF DOWNTOWN HOUSTON?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ANA RAUSCH.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE BEACON OF DOWNTOWN HOUSTON?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 21 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $187,355 (REBECCA L LANDES, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does THE BEACON OF DOWNTOWN HOUSTON have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,911,987, expenses of $5,317,368 and total assets of $3,325,429 at year end.
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