Alex J Ettl Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Alex J Ettl Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Malibu, California, registered in 1990, with $587,345 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
7230 Birdview Ave, Malibu, CA, 90265 EIN 22-6503965 Since 1990
Revenue (FY2025)
$587K
▲ 164.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$366K
Net assets
$2.7M
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.
C+
—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 Alex J Ettl Foundation— 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 rating88 mo reserves · +38% 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 Alex J Ettl Foundation: 88 mo reserves · +38% 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 Alex J Ettl Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Alex J Ettl Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 7230 Birdview Ave, Malibu, CA, 90265
- City
- Malibu
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $203K (FY2013) to $587K (FY2025) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.7M
Operating margin
37.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $587,345▲164% | $366,117▲13.5% | $2,698,898▲7.4% | $2,698,898▲7.4% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $222,380▲63.6% | $322,670▲25.9% | $2,513,999▼3.1% | $2,513,999▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $135,928▲21.1% | $256,278▼9.9% | $2,595,667▼4.3% | $2,595,667▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $112,267▼28.8% | $284,306▼4.3% | $2,713,692▼5.9% | $2,713,692▼5.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $157,610▼51.2% | $297,235▲17.0% | $2,884,987▼4.6% | $2,884,987▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $323,005▼36.0% | $254,095▲5.7% | $3,025,275▲2.6% | $3,025,275▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $504,482▲344% | $240,395▼10.8% | $2,949,138▲9.7% | $2,949,138▲9.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $113,646▼67.6% | $269,352▲13.2% | $2,689,110▼5.3% | $2,689,110▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $350,723▲929% | $237,846▼0.3% | $2,838,846▲3.0% | $2,838,846▲3.0% | 990PF |
| 2016 | -$42,327▼128% | $238,522▼3.1% | $2,755,704▼12.0% | $2,755,704▼12.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $152,966▼24.5% | $246,107▲4.6% | $3,133,092▼10.3% | $3,133,092▼10.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $202,629 | $235,320▲0.7% | $3,493,144▲7.5% | $3,493,144▲7.5% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $233,754▼1.5% | $3,248,862▼0.7% | $3,248,862▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $237,412 | $3,272,434 | $3,272,434 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Alex J Ettl Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Alex J Ettl Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-6503965, based in Malibu, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Alex J Ettl Foundation's EIN?
- Alex J Ettl Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 22-6503965.
- How much revenue does Alex J Ettl Foundation report?
- Alex J Ettl Foundation reported $587,345 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Alex J Ettl Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Alex J Ettl Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Alex J Ettl Foundation (EIN 22-6503965) 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.