BEAR ESSENTIALS FUND

Impacting the World One Person At a Time.

Our Mission

As a 501 (c)(3) organization we support various nonprofit entities that inspire us as well as our own initiatives of
BEAR ESSENTIALS FUND.

est. 2018

Origin Story

Jim Bear shared words to spark hope in others and always offered empathy and encouragement while giving unconditional love to everyone.

INDIVIDUALS REPRESENT 80%
OF all NONPROFIT DONATIONS

Over 80% of all donations to charities and nonprofit organizations in the US come from individuals. This is an international phenomenon. Americans give 7 times more than their European counterparts.

Charitable Giving Statistics for 2023

Charity of Choice

Ann meyers drysdale rocks!

Multi-Hall of Fame Member

  6th Annual Patty & David Meyers Elevator in Education Luncheon and Basketball Tournament

A $429 donation covers all expenses for one whole year for a student in Elevate Phoenix’s school programs.  Our goal is to cover four students! 

In Honor Of

Please select the "I'd like to give in honor/memory" of Jim Bear and /or BEAR ESSENTIALS FUND. 

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Our Goal

2022 LUNCHEON

DAY IN THE LIFE

TOM LEHMAN EPI

LUKE AFB TOUR

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SO THEY SAY

“MY FIRST BORN, MY BEST FRIEND...I LOVE MY SON JAMES AND MISS HIM EVERYDAY."

- Momma B.

SO THEY SAY

“HE WAS A GREAT MAN, TEAMMATE, FATHER, BROTHER, SON AND DAD.”

- Doug A.

SO THEY SAY

“MY HERO, MY BROTHER, MY FRIEND - YOU WILL BE WITH ME FOREVER."

- Bear W.

SO THEY SAY

“LOVED BY SO MANY. ALWAYS PUT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE. THE MOST GENUINE & LOVING SOUL." 

- KAMERYN C.

SO THEY SAY

“I'LL NEVER FORGET THIS KIND GENTLE GIANT WITH HIS BIG VOICE, BIG HEART & HIS LAUGHTER.”

- CHRIS G.

SO THEY SAY

"BEAR WAS A LOVE WARRIOR TO ALL HE MET! HIS LOVE FOR OTHERS WAS AUTHENTIC."

- TAMMY D.

Address

2030 W Baseline Rd #182
Phoenix, AZ 85041

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602.935.4220

Email

 

info@bearessentialsfund.org