Somebody Cares America Inc
Somebody Cares America is a Christian outreach ministry founded in Houston in 1981 that equips churches and believers to demonstrate Christ's love through compassionate community service, crisis relief, evangelism, and discipleship. Operating through a network of U.S. and international chapters, the organization responds to disasters, provides gang prevention training, supports evangelistic initiatives, and works to transform individuals, families, communities and nations through tangible Christian ministry.
Somebody Cares America Inc at a glance
In short: Somebody Cares America Inc gave $97K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $96,520
- +141.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,789
- +37.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,500
- Total assets
- $336,957
- +32.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Somebody Cares America Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Crisis Response International ($28K). Together the top 7 received $97K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Somebody Cares America Inc gives
- Giving fell 26% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2023) to $131K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $97K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crisis Response International Wilmington, NC | Disaster Relief | $28,200 |
| Jasper Newton Long Term Recovery Group Kirbyville, TX | Disaster Relief | $18,000 |
| Somebody Cares Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Disaster Relief | $15,000 |
| Ally Force Minneapolis, MN | Disaster Relief | $10,500 |
| Mid West Food Bank Morton, IL | Disaster Relief | $9,100 |
| Blood and Fire Ministries San Antonio, TX | Disaster Relief | $8,500 |
| International Church of the Four Square Gospel Los Angeles, CA | Disaster Relief | $7,220 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $336,957 | $1,000,061 | $778,303 | $96,520 | 7 | $42 |
| 2023 | $253,961 | $729,572 | $655,503 | $40,000 | 4 | — |
| 2022 | $170,263 | $636,995 | $619,468 | $52,345 | 5 | — |
| 2021 | $187,164 | $818,996 | $793,152 | $130,849 | 15 | — |
| 2020 | $126,006 | $1,049,361 | $1,064,101 | $63,610 | 7 | $11,383 |
About Somebody Cares America Inc
Based on IRS filings
Somebody Cares America Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $337K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $97K. Net investment income was $42.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Somebody Cares America Inc is led by J. Doug Stringer, President & Chair on every filing since 2020; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
J. Doug Stringer
President & Chair
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jodie Chiricosta
Secretary & Director
Vice President & Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$86K (2020) → $104K (2024)
Jay Mincks
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lonny Robbins
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Tan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russell Naisbitt
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Seaman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Arizpe
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allen Hickman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $104K, to Jodie Chiricosta (Secretary/Di).
Frequently asked questions about Somebody Cares America Inc
How much does Somebody Cares America Inc give each year?
Somebody Cares America Inc gave $97K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $40K across 4 grants.
What is Somebody Cares America Inc's typical grant size?
Somebody Cares America Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,500, and its average grant was $13,789, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Somebody Cares America Inc give grants?
Somebody Cares America Inc's top state is North Carolina, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Texas (27%) and Maryland (16%).
Does Somebody Cares America Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Somebody Cares America Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Disaster Relief" (7 grants).
Who are Somebody Cares America Inc's largest grantees?
Somebody Cares America Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Crisis Response International ($28,200), Jasper Newton Long Term Recovery Group ($18,000) and Somebody Cares Baltimore ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Somebody Cares America Inc?
Somebody Cares America Inc reported $337K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is Somebody Cares America Inc?
Somebody Cares America Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Houston, TX. It holds $337K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Somebody Cares America Inc's EIN?
Somebody Cares America Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1703150. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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