Bo's Place
Bo's Place
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About this organization
Mission
Bo's Place exists to enhance the lives of those who have experienced the death of a loved one.
About
Bo's Place offers grief support services to the greater Houston and West Houston/Katy area, including grief support groups provided in English and Spanish; community outreach; education and training; and an information and referral line staffed by mental health professionals who assist individuals that have experienced a death, as well as family, friends, co-workers or other concerned individuals who want guidance as to how to support the bereaved. Bo's Place also offers special programming for children and families enrolled in grief support groups including Kids Night Out, Family Fun Night, Fiesta en Bo's Place and Summer Fun. Bo's Place's grief support services are provided free of charge to grieving children, teens, adults, and families. During the 2017-2018 fiscal year, 694 children and 737 adults participated in Bo's Place grief support groups. Bo's Place clinicians provided clinical consultations and resources to 2,632 individuals seeking grief support and/or resources through the information and referral line. Bo's Place clinicians and staff also provided 41 community education and training opportunities throughout the greater Houston area to a variety of audiences including professionals in the social service, medical, educational, and faith-based communities (reaching 1,457 individuals).
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “Bo's place exists to enhance the lives of those who have experienced the death of a loved one. bo's place specializes in grief support services for children, ages 3 to 18 and their families that have experienced the death of a child or adult in their immediate family.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “Bo's place is a bereavement center offering grief support programs for children, ages 3 to 18, and their families who have experienced the death of a child or an adult in their immediate family, as well as programs for grieving adults.”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of TX, as reported.
- The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2020 as 10050 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX, 77054.
- The non-profit has a total of 21 employees, as reported on their form for 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $169,814.
- The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a review and approval process by a neutral party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 27 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1990.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $1,265,186 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $347,735 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.