Nonprofit · EIN 76-0486477
BUNNIES ON THE BAYOU INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · HOUSTON, TX 77266
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $210,929 | $222,413 | -$11,484 | $33,933 | $0 | $33,933 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $269,949 | $289,698 | -$19,749 | $40,417 | $0 | $40,417 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $162,147
- Membership dues
- $5,780
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $33
- Net income from fundraising events
- $48,749
- Other revenue
- $48,749
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $112,500
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $7,488
- Program services (functional)
- $112,500
- Management and general (functional)
- $74,308
- Fundraising (functional)
- $35,605
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $40,417
- Total assets, end of year
- $33,933
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $33,933
- Gross receipts
- $296,665
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 2000
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacques Bourgeois | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Brandon Rhodes | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Brandon Mack | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Brittney Jenkins | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Ana Sanchez | President Pro Tempore Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Angel Galvan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Arron Harris | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tyler Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ambalika Williams | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacques Bourgeois | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Brandon Rhodes | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Brandon Mack | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Thompson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Angel Galvan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Arron Harris | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brittney Jenkins | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ana Sanchez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ambalika Williams | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 66832, HOUSTON, TX 77266-6832
- In care of
- % CHRISTIAN ROGERS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jacques Bourgeois, PO Box 66832, Houston, TX 772666832
- Signed the 990
- Brandon Rhodes, Vice President
- Phone
- (979) 583-6598
- Website
- bunniesonthebayou.org
- Return prepared by
- Blazek & Vetterling
Mission
Bunnies on the Bayou, Inc. is a volunteer-run nonprofit that provides grants to 501(c)(3) organizations that provide assistance to persons with life-threatening illnesses or in crisis and to promote a positive image of the LGBT community through educational and art programs.
Program accomplishments
- Over a span of 45 years, Bunnies on the Bayou has developed into a fixture of charity and advocacy in the Greater Houston area for LGBT-focused programs and organizations. With the help of the community and its sponsors, it has been able to assist multiple groups every year. In the last 12 years, Bunnies has raised more than $1,600,000 to assist local non-profits, support and strengthen important cultural and outreach programs, provide critical health care services, and encourage life-changing educational opportunities. The organization raises money through a series of community events throughout the year which culminates every Easter Sunday at Bunnies on the Bayou, the largest outdoor cocktail party in Texas.Expenses $112,500 · grants $112,500
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
- 76-0486477
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G81)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $33,933
- Income (IRS master file)
- $296,665
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2013
- Posted by the IRS
- August 12, 2013
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2013
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $210,929 | $222,413 | $33,933 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $269,949 | $289,698 | $40,417 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $249,569 | $262,937 | $60,166 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 76-0486477).
Questions about BUNNIES ON THE BAYOU INC
- What is the EIN of BUNNIES ON THE BAYOU INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BUNNIES ON THE BAYOU INC is 76-0486477.
- Is BUNNIES ON THE BAYOU INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2013 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2013.
- Are donations to BUNNIES ON THE BAYOU INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BUNNIES ON THE BAYOU 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 BUNNIES ON THE BAYOU 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 BUNNIES ON THE BAYOU 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 BUNNIES ON THE BAYOU INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Jacques Bourgeois.
- Who are the officers and directors of BUNNIES ON THE BAYOU INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BUNNIES ON THE BAYOU INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $210,929, expenses of $222,413 and total assets of $33,933 at year end.
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