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Bearcat Foundation

  • Mena, AR
  • Tax-exempt since Sept. 2007
  • EIN: 26-0369127

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Single Organization Support (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$54.9k (2024)

Expenses
$48.2k (2024)

Total Assets
$288k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$54,926
Expenses
$48,174
Net Income
$6,752
Net Assets
$288,167
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $25,040
45.6%
Program Services $24,637
44.9%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $740
1.3%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $288,167
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $288,167
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Karey Don Kesterson (President) $0 $0
Rob Floyd (Treasurer) $0 $0
Aarika Cox (Secretary) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 6, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$56,647
Expenses
$40,370
Net Income
$16,277
Net Assets
$281,415
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $18,150
32.0%
Program Services $24,123
42.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $11,262
19.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$2,377
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $281,415
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $281,415
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Karey Don Kesterson (Director) $0 $0
Aarika Cox (Secretary) $0 $0
Rob Floyd (Treasurer) $0 $0
Gretchen Cannon (President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 6, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$194,165
Expenses
$43,207
Net Income
$150,958
Net Assets
$265,138
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $165,693
85.3%
Program Services $22,645
11.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $5,827
3.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $265,138
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $265,138
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rob Floyd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Britt Hobson (Member) $0 $0 $0
Ty Plunkett (Member) $0 $0 $0
Karey Don Kesterson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aarika Cox (Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Hensley (Member) $0 $0 $0
Amy Hernandez (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$49,263
Expenses
$47,439
Net Income
$1,824
Net Assets
$114,180
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,310
23.0%
Program Services $23,938
48.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $910
1.8%
Net Inventory Sales $5,791
11.8%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $114,180
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $114,180
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gretchen Cannon (President) $0 $0
Aarika Cox (Member) $0 $0
Brian Hensley (Member) $0 $0
Amy Hernandez (Secretary) $0 $0
Michael Hobson (Member) $0 $0
Ty Plunkett (Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 19, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$50,506
Expenses
$48,594
Net Income
$1,912
Net Assets
$112,356
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,277
20.3%
Program Services $29,678
58.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $3,973
7.9%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $112,356
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $112,356
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gretchen Cannon (President) $0 $0
Aarika Cox (Member) $0 $0
Brian Hensley (Member) $0 $0
Amy Hernandez (Secretary) $0 $0
Britt Hobson (Member) $0 $0
Ty Plunkett (Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 29, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$58,880
Expenses
$124,839
Net Income
-$65,959
Net Assets
$110,444
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,176
19.0%
Program Services $27,616
46.9%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $7,462
12.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $5,067
8.6%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $110,444
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $110,444
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gretchen Cannon (President) $0 $0
Aarika Cox (Member) $0 $0
Brian Hensley (Member) $0 $0
Amy Hernandez (Secretary) $0 $0
Britt Hobson (Member) $0 $0
Ty Plunkett (Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on June 18, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$58,469
Expenses
$50,761
Net Income
$7,708
Net Assets
$176,403
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,178
17.4%
Program Services $25,776
44.1%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,853
11.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $10,184
17.4%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $176,403
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $176,403
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Pt Plunkett (Chairman) $0 $0
Greg Aleshire (Vice Chairman) $0 $0
Gretchen Cannon (Secretary) $0 $0
Avel Mendoza (Director) $0 $0
Mandy Godfrey (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on June 25, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$45,272
Expenses
$39,381
Net Income
$5,891
Net Assets
$168,695
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,050
22.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,931
13.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $22,653
50.0%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $168,695
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $168,695
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Pt Plunkett (Chairman) $0 $0
Greg Aleshire (Vice Chairman) $0 $0
Gretchen Cannon (Secretary) $0 $0
Avel Mendoza (Director) $0 $0
Mandy Godfrey (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 14, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$46,715
Expenses
$26,920
Net Income
$19,795
Net Assets
$162,804
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,644
27.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $17,133
36.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $11,010
23.6%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $162,804
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $162,804
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Pt Plunkett (Chairman) $0 $0
Greg Aleshire (Vice Chairman) $0 $0
Gretchen Cannon (Secretary) $0 $0
Avel Mendoza (Director) $0 $0
Mandy Godfrey (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 6, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$23,022
Expenses
$43,541
Net Income
-$20,519
Net Assets
$143,009
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $89
0.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,111
39.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $4,279
18.6%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $143,009
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $143,009
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Paul T Plunkett (Chairman) $0 $0
Greg Aleshire (Vice Chairman) $0 $0
Gretchen Cannon (Secretary) $0 $0
Avel Mendoza (Director) $0 $0
Mandy Godfrey (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 25, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$49,856
Expenses
$57,290
Net Income
-$7,434
Net Assets
$163,528
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $16,590
33.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $10,490
21.0%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $163,528
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $163,528
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Paul T Plunkett (Chairman) $0 $0
Greg Aleshire (Vice Chairman) $0 $0
Gretchen Cannon (Secretary) $0 $0
Avel Mendoza (Director) $0 $0
Mandy Godfrey (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 23, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$35,105
Expenses
$15,179
Net Income
$19,926
Net Assets
$170,962
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $19,300
55.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $170,962
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $170,962
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Paul T Plunkett (Chairman) $0 $0
Philip B Hensley (Vice Chairman) $0 $0
Gretchen Cannon (Secretary Treasurer) $0 $0
Avel Mendoza (Director) $0 $0
Sherry Hines (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 12, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$42,961
Expenses
$41,435
Net Income
$1,526
Net Assets
$151,036
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $406
0.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $24,470
57.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $151,036
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $151,036

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$51,342
Expenses
$52,444
Net Income
-$1,102
Net Assets
$149,510
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,512
34.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $11,025
21.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $149,510
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $149,510

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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