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.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.1M
+3.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$401K
+567.9% YoY
Grant Count
1
-66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$401K
+1903.7% YoY
About Be Ready Community Development
Based on IRS filings
Be Ready Community Development is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in WILMINGTON, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $5.1M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grants totaling $401K. Net investment income was $535.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,134,064 | $4,961,010 | $2,534,317 |
| Revenue | $1,028,542 | $1,430,946 | $326,024 |
| Expenses | $796,715 | $272,539 | $182,367 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $535 | $4,641 | $436 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Village Hilltop FOundation Inc ($400,950).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Village Hilltop FOundation Inc Wilmington, DE | Funding for Vertical farm Project | $400,950 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| emmanuel Deshields | president | 20 | $16,084 |
| Regina Rhodes | Secretary | 4 | $9,243 |
| margaret Moon | vice President | 20 | — |
| Sarah Johnson | Treasurer | 4 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Be Ready Community Development?
Be Ready Community Development is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in WILMINGTON, DE. It holds $5.1M in total assets as of 2023.
How large is Be Ready Community Development?
As of 2023, Be Ready Community Development holds $5.1M in total assets with $1.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $401K in 2023.
Where does Be Ready Community Development operate?
Be Ready Community Development has awarded grants in Delaware.
What size grants does Be Ready Community Development award?
In 2023, Be Ready Community Development awarded 1 grants totaling $401K — an average of about $401K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Be Ready Community Development's EIN?
Be Ready Community Development's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0381849. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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