Be Ready Community Development Corporation
Be ready cdc ("brcdc") is a multifaceted faith-based community service organization whose mission is to develop programs and services to revitalize local communities by providing housing, education, social services, recreation and economic development. Brcdc serves at risk youths and their families primarily throughout new Castle county and the city of wilmington.
Be Ready Community Development Corporation at a glance
In short: Be Ready Community Development Corporation gave $401K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $401K), mostly in Delaware. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $400,950
- +567.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $400,950
- +1903.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $400,950
- Total assets
- $5,134,064
- +3.5% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Delaware (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Be Ready Community Development Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Village Hilltop FOundation Inc ($401K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Be Ready Community Development Corporation gives
- Giving grew 3910% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $401K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $401K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Village Hilltop FOundation Inc Wilmington, DE | Funding for Vertical farm Project | $400,950 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,134,064 | $1,028,542 | $796,715 | $400,950 | 1 | $535 |
| 2022 | $4,961,010 | $1,430,946 | $272,539 | $60,030 | 3 | $4,641 |
| 2021 | $2,534,317 | $326,024 | $182,367 | $27,500 | 3 | $436 |
| 2020 | $1,630,248 | $656,577 | $148,795 | $10,000 | 1 | $628 |
| 2019 | $705,482 | $735,953 | $64,670 | — | — | $856 |
About Be Ready Community Development Corporation
Based on IRS filings
Be Ready Community Development Corporation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $5.1M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $401K. Net investment income was $535.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Be Ready Community Development Corporation is led by emmanuel Deshields, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 4 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
emmanuel Deshields
President
Vice President → Vice President & President, 2020
Vice President & President → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $16K (2023)
margaret Moon
Vice President
Treasurer & Secretary → Treasurer, Secretary & Vice President, 2020
Treasurer, Secretary & Vice President → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$585 (2021) → $0 (2023)
Regina Rhodes
Secretary
Member → Member & Secretary, 2020
Member & Secretary → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
$9K (2023)
Sarah Johnson
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Lisa Jackson (2020–2022) — Member · Filing note: Until 11/2022
- Former: Beverly Portis (2022) — Member · Filing note: Effective 102022
- Former: Lottie Lee (2019–2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $16K, to emmanuel Deshields (president). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Be Ready Community Development Corporation
How much does Be Ready Community Development Corporation give each year?
Be Ready Community Development Corporation gave $401K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $60K across 3 grants.
How large is Be Ready Community Development Corporation?
Be Ready Community Development Corporation reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is Be Ready Community Development Corporation?
Be Ready Community Development Corporation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Wilmington, DE. It holds $5.1M in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Be Ready Community Development Corporation operate?
Be Ready Community Development Corporation has awarded grants in Delaware.
What is Be Ready Community Development Corporation's EIN?
Be Ready Community Development Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0381849. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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