Be Pro Be Proud Inc
Be Pro Be Proud's mission is to support the change of student, parent and educator perceptions of technical professions across multiple industry sectors nationwide.
Be Pro Be Proud Inc at a glance
In short: Be Pro Be Proud Inc gave $150K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), top state Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,000
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,502,268
- +398.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (17% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Be Pro Be Proud Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cherokee by Choice Inc ($25K). Together the top 6 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2023) to $150K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee by Choice Inc Woodstock, GA | Operations | $25,000 |
| North Carolina Home Builders Association Educational and Charitable Foundat Ion Inc Raleigh, NC | Operations | $25,000 |
| Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry Nashville, TN | General Support | $25,000 |
| New Mexico Center for Economic Opportunity Inc Albuquerque, NM | General Support | $25,000 |
| AIA Foundation Inc Little Rock, AR | BPBP Ar Operations | $25,000 |
| Associated Industries of South Carolina Foundation Inc Columbia, SC | Operations | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,502,268 | $2,473,461 | $1,483,192 | $150,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $501,963 | $1,061,017 | $583,423 | $50,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | $7,295 | $239,005 | $231,710 | — | — |
About Be Pro Be Proud Inc
Based on IRS filings
Be Pro Be Proud Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Little Rock, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $150K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Be Pro Be Proud Inc is led by Andrew Parker, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 18 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Parker
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Zook
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Hart
Chairman
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Drew Tessier
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jen Adams
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Quinn
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Garner
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Misti Martin
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Henderson
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Newton
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Rogers
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Spradlin
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Connie Vaughan
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Todd
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charisse Childers
Ex-Officio
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Head
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Calhoun
Chairman-Elect
Director → Chairman-Elect, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth R. Hall
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Beth Franks (2022) — Director
- Former: Grady Harvell (2022) — Director
- Former: Haskell Dickinson (2022) — Director
- Former: Joey Dean (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Be Pro Be Proud Inc
How much does Be Pro Be Proud Inc give each year?
Be Pro Be Proud Inc gave $150K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $50K across 2 grants.
What is Be Pro Be Proud Inc's typical grant size?
Be Pro Be Proud Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,000, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Be Pro Be Proud Inc give grants?
Be Pro Be Proud Inc's top state is Georgia, with 17% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were North Carolina (17%) and Tennessee (17%).
Does Be Pro Be Proud Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Be Pro Be Proud Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (3 grants).
Who are Be Pro Be Proud Inc's largest grantees?
Be Pro Be Proud Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Cherokee by Choice Inc ($25,000), North Carolina Home Builders Association Educational and Charitable Foundat Ion Inc ($25,000) and Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Be Pro Be Proud Inc?
Be Pro Be Proud Inc reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What is Be Pro Be Proud Inc?
Be Pro Be Proud Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Little Rock, AR. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Be Pro Be Proud Inc's EIN?
Be Pro Be Proud Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4554939. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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