BakerRipley's mission is to bring resources, education, and connection to emerging neighborhoods. We work with residents to help them discover the strengths and skills necessary to become productive, self-sufficient individuals.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$186.5M
+12.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
+88.0% YoY
Grant Count
8
+14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$241K
+64.5% YoY
About BakerRipley
Based on IRS filings
BakerRipley is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $186.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $1.9M. Net investment income was $5.2M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $186,521,811 | $166,501,038 | $166,584,184 |
| Revenue | $635,358,695 | $532,653,596 | $603,423,273 |
| Expenses | $637,672,653 | $544,799,582 | $591,721,536 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,212,577 | $2,538,472 | $13,960,884 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include United Way of Greater Houston ($1,209,457), Church World Service Inc ($522,064), Goldberg B'Nai B'Rith Towers ($52,006).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese Community Center Inc Houston, TX | Utility Assistance | $34,100 |
| Goldberg B'Nai B'Rith Towers Houston, TX | Senior Meals | $52,006 |
| Montrose Counseling Center Houston, TX | Senior Meals | $26,496 |
| New Life Enrichment Center Houston, TX | Senior Meals | $22,533 |
| Wesley Community Center Inc Houston, TX | Senior Meals | $31,917 |
| United Way of Greater Houston Houston, TX | Child Care | $1,209,457 |
| Church World Service Inc Houston, TX | Immigration | $522,064 |
| South Park Baptist Church Houston, TX | Senior Meals | $31,703 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwen Emmett | Chair | 2 | — |
| Matthew Barnes | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Caroline Baker Hurley | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Tommy Inglesby | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Heather Simpson | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Hank Holmes | Finance & Admin. Chair | 2 | — |
| Irma Diaz-Gonzalez | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Coalter Baker | Director | 2 | — |
| Allison O Bashir | Director | 2 | — |
| Warren Broadnax | Director | 2 | — |
| Eloy Cortez | Director | 2 | — |
| Rakhee Das | Director | 2 | — |
| Jeff Dudderar | Director | 2 | — |
| Julia Engelbrink | Director | 2 | — |
| Dr Christopher Greeley | Director | 2 | — |
| David Hawes | Director | 2 | — |
| Dr Roberta Leal | Director | 2 | — |
| Tina Nguyen | Director | 2 | — |
| Crystal Ortega | Director | 2 | — |
| Barrett Reasoner | Director | 2 | — |
| Carleton Riser | Director | 2 | — |
| Jeremy Samuels | Director | 2 | — |
| Tom Sanders | Director | 2 | — |
| Emily Sheeren | Director | 2 | — |
| Ray Valdez | Director | 2 | — |
| Claudia Aguirre | President & CEO | 40 | $491,590 |
| Kate Birenbaum | COO, CLO | 40 | $323,353 |
| H Rene Solis | Chief Program Officer | 40 | $300,874 |
| Kirk G Rummel Jr | CFO, CAO | 40 | $242,926 |
| Mary R Cahill | Chief Development Officer | 40 | $212,021 |
| Muhammadou Drammeh | Sr Dir, Controller | 40 | $204,857 |
| Julie Jenkins | Sr Dir, P&C | 40 | $179,742 |
| Michael Napoleon Jr | Sr Dir, IT | 40 | $179,005 |
| Joel Munoz Jr | Superintendent of Schools | 40 | $161,681 |
| Ernest Lewis III | VP, Community Impact & Vitality | 40 | $190,164 |
| Mary Ghattas | Dir, Accounting & Budget | 40 | $168,667 |
| Regina E Harris | Chief of Staff | 40 | $167,716 |
| Tanya Treece | Sr Dir, Health & Wellness | 40 | $165,042 |
| Adrian Yam | Sr Dir, Head Start Division | 40 | $163,533 |
| J Angela Blanchard | Former President | — | $160,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BakerRipley?
BakerRipley is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds $186.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is BakerRipley?
As of 2024, BakerRipley holds $186.5M in total assets with $635.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $1.9M in 2024.
Where does BakerRipley operate?
BakerRipley has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does BakerRipley award?
In 2024, BakerRipley awarded 8 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $241K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is BakerRipley's EIN?
BakerRipley's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7062976. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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