Big Bend Homeless Assistance Continuum of Care Inc
Big Bend Homeless Assistance Continuum of Care Inc is a public charity based in Tallahassee, Florida. It supports efforts to address homelessness in the Big Bend through community collaboration, data, and services intended to help people access housing and meet immediate needs.
Big Bend Homeless Assistance Continuum of Care Inc at a glance
In short: Big Bend Homeless Assistance Continuum of Care Inc reported $1.0M in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $1,027,988 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- Total assets
- $358,885
- -6.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,130,130
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,308,529
- +37.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Big Bend Homeless Assistance Continuum of Care Inc
- Review Cycle
- The FY2026–27 DCF RFP deadline was June 12, 2026; this is a past cycle.
- Deadline
- The FY2026–27 DCF RFP deadline was June 12, 2026; this is a past cycle.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1820 East Park Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32303
Phone: (850) 792-5015
Website: https://bigbendcoc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Big Bend Homeless Assistance Continuum of Care Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 7 (29%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s website identifies its service area as Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla, Franklin, Liberty, Jefferson, Madison, and Taylor counties in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $670K (2023) to $1.1M (2022). In 2025 it reported $1.0M in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Bend Homeless Coalition Inc Tallahassee, FL | Homeless Outreach Programs | $320,140 |
| Catholic Charities of NW FL Tallahassee, FL | Homeless Outreach Programs | $102,478 |
| Center for Independent Living of North Florida Inc Tallahassee, FL | Homeless Outreach Programs | $101,293 |
| Capital City Youth Services Inc Tallahassee, FL | Homeless Outreach Programs | $63,906 |
| Cesc Inc Tallahassee, FL | Homeless Outreach Programs | $53,677 |
| Investing in Our Youth Quincy, FL | Homeless Outreach Programs | $17,645 |
| Emergency Care Help Organization Tallahassee, FL | Homeless Outreach Programs | $10,571 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $358,885 | $2,130,130 | $2,308,529 | $1,027,988 | Total only |
| 2024 | $382,180 | $1,775,083 | $1,673,870 | — | — |
| 2023 | $461,573 | $1,458,735 | $1,409,930 | $669,710 | 7 |
| 2022 | $90,888 | $1,820,205 | $1,860,142 | $1,119,973 | Total only |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to develop and implement strategies to help end homelessness in the Big Bend of Florida through accurate and meaningful data, high-quality best practices, and evidence-based interventions.
Its grantmaking supports homelessness services. Among the 2023 recipients listed, Big Bend Homeless Coalition described its mission as ending homelessness in the Big Bend through leadership, education, advocacy, quality services, and affordable housing. Capital City Youth Services described its mission as promoting the healthy development of youth and families. CESC Inc. (The Kearney Center) described its work as providing a comprehensive emergency service center and coordinating assistance until permanent housing can be arranged. Emergency Care Help Organization described its mission as working with poor and oppressed people to promote human transformation and self-sufficiency.
Grantmaking
The organization reported making seven grants totaling $669,710 in 2023, an average of about $95,673 per grant. The listed recipients include Big Bend Homeless Coalition ($320,140), Capital City Youth Services ($63,906), CESC Inc. ($53,677), and Emergency Care Help Organization ($10,571).
The website also describes a DCF funding competition for homelessness services in its eight-county service area. Its FY2026–27 RFP offered $943,113.93 across ESG, Challenge Grant, and TANF Homelessness Prevention funding. That cycle’s application deadline was June 12, 2026, and has passed. Eligible applicants were 501(c)(3) nonprofits in good standing or units of local government serving the BBCoC region; each organization could submit one proposal and request funding from multiple programs. The website also lists grant guidance, forms, compliance materials, and other resources for grantees.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Barbara Willis, Brenda Williams, Chuck Hess, Jessica Welch, Chuck White, Diane Williams Cox, Donnie Waldrep, Doyle Brown, Emily Mitchem, Eugene Hall, and Fatima Oleabhiele Alexander as officers and directors.
Big Bend Homeless Assistance Continuum of Care Inc is led by Johnna Coleman, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 29 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Johnna Coleman
Executive Director
Director & Executive Director → Director, 2024
Director → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$130K (2025)
Jeanne Freeman
Chair
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Williams
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chuck White
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Williams Cox
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donnie Waldrep
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doyle Brown
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Mitchem
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Horace Fred Thompson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Reeve
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mandy Bianchi
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Knee
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Radey
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noah Lockley
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Minor
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Biro
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Demps
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Willis
Vice Chair
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Norris
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim McShane
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Hess Jessica Welch
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eugene Hall
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fatima Oleabhiele Alexander
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gwynn Virostek
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Gayle
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Maddox
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rhea Stevens
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronterious Green
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sonya Wilson
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Chuck Hess (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Eric F. Hinson (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Gwen Virostek (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Holly Bernardo (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Michael Hightower (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Steven Walker (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Vicki Butler (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Fatima Oleabhiele (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Greg Downey (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Lizbeth Murphy (2022–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $130K, to Johnna Coleman (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Big Bend Homeless Assistance Continuum of Care Inc
How much does Big Bend Homeless Assistance Continuum of Care Inc give each year?
Big Bend Homeless Assistance Continuum of Care Inc reported $1.0M in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants.
How large is Big Bend Homeless Assistance Continuum of Care Inc?
Big Bend Homeless Assistance Continuum of Care Inc reported $359K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What does Big Bend Homeless Assistance Continuum of Care Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to develop and implement strategies to help end homelessness in the Big Bend of Florida through accurate and meaningful data, high-quality best practices, and evidence-based interventions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Big Bend Homeless Assistance Continuum of Care Inc?
Big Bend Homeless Assistance Continuum of Care Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check bigbendcoc.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Big Bend Homeless Assistance Continuum of Care Inc make grants?
The organization’s website identifies its service area as Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla, Franklin, Liberty, Jefferson, Madison, and Taylor counties in Florida.
What is Big Bend Homeless Assistance Continuum of Care Inc's EIN?
Big Bend Homeless Assistance Continuum of Care Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0710839. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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