Civic Intelligence

Rehoboth Beach Bears Inc.

EIN 47-3231352 • 501(c)3 • Rehoboth Beach, DE

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

Our mission is to provide inclusive fellowship and networking opportunities for the Rehoboth Beach Bear and LGBTQ community while raising funds for local non-profits who better the community, as well as providing a scholarship program for area high school seniors looking to continue their education.

179 Rehoboth Avenue Unit 1486Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

www.rehobothbeachbears.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

75th percentile

21%

Higher net margin than 75% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Assets

Up

$62,045

Up $36,437 (+142%) from 2019

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$62,045

Up $36,437 (+142%) from 2019

Revenue

Up

$16,608

Up $5,802 (+54%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$13,091

Up $7,941 (+154%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

$3,517

Down $2,139 (-38%) from 2019

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2016: $11,321Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $11,3212016Assets 2017: $15,793Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $15,7932017Assets 2018: $19,952Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $19,9522018Assets 2019: $25,608Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $25,6082019Assets 2024: $62,045Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $62,0452024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$62,045
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$62,045

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$20K$15K$10K$5.0K$0Revenue 2016: $2,970Expenses 2016: $1,900Net Income 2016: $1,0702016Revenue 2017: $8,932Expenses 2017: $6,451Net Income 2017: $2,4812017Revenue 2018: $10,231Expenses 2018: $5,652Net Income 2018: $4,5792018Revenue 2019: $10,806Expenses 2019: $5,150Net Income 2019: $5,6562019Revenue 2024: $16,608Expenses 2024: $13,091Net Income 2024: $3,5172024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$16,608
Expenses$13,091
Net Income$3,517

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$71,379
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our mission is to provide inclusive fellowship and networking opportunities for the Rehoboth Beach Bear and LGBTQ community while raising funds for local non-profits who better the community, as well as providing a scholarship program for area high school seniors looking to continue their education.

The mission of the Rehoboth Beach Bears (RBB) is to provide and promote fellowship and networking opportunities for the Rehoboth Beach Bear and LGBTQIA+ community and to raise funds for local non-profits who assist the general public. Additionally, the RBB raises money to award scholarships to local high school students who demonstrate commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community and demonstrate respect and inclusion.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Mentored local high school students who are members of the Gay Straight Alliance in Sussex County.$0$0
Provided volunteer manpower to support CAMP Rehoboth with annual fundraising events, including their Sundance, Pride Mart and Block Party events.$0$0
Hosted monthly social hours that are open to the public at local establishments/sponsors. Called FURst Friday and Dine Out With The Bears, these gatherings help to promote networking and relationship building within and among the Rehoboth Beach and surrounding communities.$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jeff DonovanPresident-$0--
Matt HockingVice President-$0--
Lee WhiteheadSecretary-$0--
Michael WhitlockTreasurer-$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Rehoboth Beach Bears Weekend$62,629$62,629$17,205$45,424
Total Events$62,629$62,629$54,771$7,858
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Rehoboth Beach Bears Inc
EIN
47-3231352
Phone
4104586462
Address
179 Rehoboth Avenue Unit 1486, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Whitlock
Title
Treasurer
Phone
4104586462
Signed
2025-11-15
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10

The organization awarded 11 scholarships to high school seniors in recognition of their participation in their school's LGBTQIA+ group and supporting respectuful and inclusive behavior toward all people ($1000 - $1500 each). The organization also issued three charitable grants to the following 501(c)(3) charitable organizations: CAMP Rehoboth ($2500), Humane Animal Partners ($2500) and Epworth Food Bank ($2500).

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