A Better Chance In Lower Merion Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
A Better Chance In Lower Merion Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, registered in 1973, with $428,641 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 213, Ardmore, PA, 19003 EIN 23-1917466 Since 1973
Revenue (FY2024)
$429K
▼ 59.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$371K
Net assets
$2.1M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for A Better Chance In Lower Merion Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating68 mo reserves · +14% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For A Better Chance In Lower Merion Inc: 68 mo reserves · +14% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for A Better Chance In Lower Merion Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For A Better Chance In Lower Merion Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 213, Ardmore, PA, 19003
- City
- Ardmore
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $239K (FY2020) to $429K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $5,000Net assets $2.1M
Operating margin
13.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.1M
Total liabilities
$5,000
Net assets
$2.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $428,641▼59.3% | $370,723▲0.7% | $2,093,402▲3.1% | $2,098,402▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,053,094▲148% | $368,131▲18.1% | $2,029,727▲52.1% | $2,049,329▲53.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $425,145▼30.7% | $311,804▲4.4% | $1,334,542▲10.4% | $1,339,627▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $613,046▲157% | $298,800▲70.9% | $1,209,209▲30.4% | $1,216,949▲30.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $238,773 | $174,796 | $927,532 | $933,636 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $282K total
19 grants to A Better Chance In Lower Merion Inc totaling $282K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $6,110 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 2 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2023 | $40,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $17,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | Endowments, donor advised funds (dafs), restricted gifts, and strategy and impact | 2023 | $6,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $6,250 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $33,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $10,748 |
| United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey | Donor designation | 2022 | $5,468 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 2 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2021 | $40,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $11,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $11,850 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $5,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $5,500 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 2 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2019 | $25,000 |
| United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey | — | 2018 | $5,347 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is A Better Chance In Lower Merion Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Better Chance In Lower Merion Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-1917466, based in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Better Chance In Lower Merion Inc's EIN?
- A Better Chance In Lower Merion Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-1917466.
- How much revenue does A Better Chance In Lower Merion Inc report?
- A Better Chance In Lower Merion Inc reported $428,641 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Better Chance In Lower Merion Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades A Better Chance In Lower Merion Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Better Chance In Lower Merion Inc (EIN 23-1917466) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.