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Bear Hug Foundation Inc

  • Southfield, MI
  • Tax-exempt since March 2000
  • EIN: 38-3501554

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: Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics / Recreational and Sporting Camps (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$94.8k (2024)

Expenses
$112k (2024)

Total Assets
$85.2k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$16.5k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 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 Sept.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$94,793
Expenses
$111,512
Net Income
-$16,719
Net Assets
$68,722
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $93,614
98.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,179
1.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $85,222
Total Liabilities $16,500
Net Assets $68,722
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mark Coden (Secretary/Treasurer) $12,000 $0
Eric Clark (Director) $0 $0
Robin Coden (Director) $0 $0
Sidney Freidman (Director) $0 $0
Julie Marx (Director) $0 $0
Sarah Wagenberg (Director) $0 $0
Todd Wagenberg (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 3, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$74,296
Expenses
$77,548
Net Income
-$3,252
Net Assets
$85,441
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $73,668
99.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $628
0.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $101,941
Total Liabilities $16,500
Net Assets $85,441
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David Chernow (Director) $0 $0
Eric Clark (Director) $0 $0
Jesse Fenton (Director) $0 $0
Lauren P Katkowsky (Director) $0 $0
Betsy Kellman (Director) $0 $0
Samantha Friedman (Director) $0 $0
Julie Marx (Director) $0 $0
Carrie Kovan (Director) $0 $0
Rachel Schostak (Director) $0 $0
Jodi Trivax (Director) $0 $0
Matt Usher (Director) $0 $0
Todd Wagenberg (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Dec. 19, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$87,510
Expenses
$71,369
Net Income
$16,141
Net Assets
$88,693
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $87,490
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $20
0.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $105,193
Total Liabilities $16,500
Net Assets $88,693
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David Chernow (Director) $0 $0
Eric Clark (Director) $0 $0
Jesse Fenton (Director) $0 $0
Lauren P Katkowsky (Director) $0 $0
Betsy Kellman (Director) $0 $0
Samantha Friedman (Director) $0 $0
Julie Marx (Director) $0 $0
Carrie Kovan (Director) $0 $0
Rachel Schostak (Director) $0 $0
Jodi Trivax (Director) $0 $0
Matt Usher (Director) $0 $0
Todd Wagenberg (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Dec. 7, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$19,566
Expenses
$13,213
Net Income
$6,353
Net Assets
$72,552
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $19,452
99.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $99
0.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $15
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $89,052
Total Liabilities $16,500
Net Assets $72,552
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David Chernow (Director) $0 $0
Eric Clark (Director) $0 $0
Jesse Fenton (Director) $0 $0
Lauren P Katkowsky (Director) $0 $0
Betsy Kellman (Director) $0 $0
Samantha Friedman (Director) $0 $0
Julie Marx (Director) $0 $0
Carrie Kovan (Director) $0 $0
Rachel Schostak (Director) $0 $0
Jodi Trivax (Director) $0 $0
Matt Usher (Director) $0 $0
Todd Wagenberg (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Dec. 13, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$16,964
Expenses
$52,378
Net Income
-$35,414
Net Assets
$66,199
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,005
70.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,850
28.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $109
0.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $82,699
Total Liabilities $16,500
Net Assets $66,199
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David Chernow (Director) $0 $0
Eric Clark (Director) $0 $0
Jesse Fenton (Director) $0 $0
Lauren P Katkowsky (Director) $0 $0
Betsy Kellman (Director) $0 $0
Samantha Friedman (Director) $0 $0
Julie Marx (Director) $0 $0
Carrie Kovan (Director) $0 $0
Rachel Schostak (Director) $0 $0
Jodi Trivax (Director) $0 $0
Matt Usher (Director) $0 $0
Daniel Victor (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 11, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$152,510
Expenses
$160,007
Net Income
-$7,497
Net Assets
$101,613
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $101,943
66.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $50,363
33.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $204
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $101,613
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $101,613
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David Chernow (Director) $0 $0
Eric Clark (Director) $0 $0
Jesse Fenton (Director) $0 $0
Lauren P Katkowsky (Director) $0 $0
Betsy Kellman (Director) $0 $0
Samantha Friedman (Director) $0 $0
Julie Marx (Director) $0 $0
Carrie Kovan (Director) $0 $0
Rachel Schostak (Director) $0 $0
Jodi Trivax (Director) $0 $0
Matt Usher (Director) $0 $0
Daniel Victor (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 26, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$153,486
Expenses
$148,025
Net Income
$5,461
Net Assets
$109,110
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $95,261
62.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $58,062
37.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $163
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $109,110
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $109,110
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David Chernow (Director) $0 $0
Eric Clark (Director) $0 $0
Jon Davidson (Director) $0 $0
Lauren P Katkowsky (Director) $0 $0
Betsy Kellman (Director) $0 $0
Bela Kogler (Director) $0 $0
Julie Marx (Director) $0 $0
Carrie Kovan (Director) $0 $0
Rachel Schostak (Director) $0 $0
Jodi Trivax (Director) $0 $0
Matt Usher (Director) $0 $0
Daniel Victor (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 1, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$149,093
Expenses
$141,545
Net Income
$7,548
Net Assets
$103,649
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $89,132
59.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $59,818
40.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $143
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $105,432
Total Liabilities $1,783
Net Assets $103,649
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David Chernow (Director) $0 $0
Eric Clark (Director) $0 $0
Jon Davidson (Director) $0 $0
Lauren P Katkowsky (Director) $0 $0
Betsy Kellman (Director) $0 $0
Bela Kogler (Director) $0 $0
Julie Marx (Director) $0 $0
Carrie Kovan (Director) $0 $0
Rachel Schostak (Director) $0 $0
Jodi Trivax (Director) $0 $0
Matt Usher (Director) $0 $0
Daniel Victor (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 30, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$137,776
Expenses
$158,195
Net Income
-$20,419
Net Assets
$96,101
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $99,121
71.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $246
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $38,409
27.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $56,400
35.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $101,011
Total Liabilities $4,910
Net Assets $96,101
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Kellman Fritz Phd (Executive Director) $56,400 $0 $0
Carrie Kovan (Director) $3,300 $0 $0
David Chernow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Clark (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jon Davidson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Ersher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Katkowsky (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bela Kogler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie Marx (Director) $0 $0 $0
H Nathan Resnick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dana Sturtz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jodi Trivax (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Wagenberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Weishaus (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Wolfe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erica Yaker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Usher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Victor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Coden (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 22, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$159,601
Expenses
$136,829
Net Income
$22,772
Net Assets
$116,520
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $159,367
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $234
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $55,200
40.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $121,430
Total Liabilities $4,910
Net Assets $116,520
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Kellman Fritz Phd (Executive Director) $0 $55,200 $0
David Chernow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Clark (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jon Davidson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Ersher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Katkowsky (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bela Kogler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carrie Kovan (Director) $0 $3,300 $0
Julie Marx (Director) $0 $0 $0
H Nathan Resnick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dana Sturtz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jodi Trivax (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Wagenberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Weishaus (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Wolfe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erica Yaker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Usher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Coden (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$158,275
Expenses
$135,333
Net Income
$22,942
Net Assets
$93,748
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $158,059
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $216
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $52,170
38.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $93,658
Total Liabilities -$90
Net Assets $93,748
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Kellman Fritz Phd (Executive Director) $55,200 $0 $0
David Chernow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Clark (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jon Davidson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Ersher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Gilbert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Katkowsky (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bela Kogler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carrie Kovan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie Marx (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Olsen (Director) $0 $0 $0
H Nathan Resnick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dana Sturtz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jodi Trivax (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Wagenberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Weishaus (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Wolfe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erica Yaker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Coden (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 1, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$145,610
Expenses
$134,671
Net Income
$10,939
Net Assets
$70,806
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $145,473
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $137
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $57,070
42.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $70,716
Total Liabilities -$90
Net Assets $70,806

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990
Filed on Jan. 8, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$172,689
Expenses
$146,858
Net Income
$25,831
Net Assets
$59,866
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $172,481
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $208
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $55,201
37.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $59,776
Total Liabilities -$90
Net Assets $59,866

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2007

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

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2006

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

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2005

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

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2004

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

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2003

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

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2002

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

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