Andreas H Bechtler Arts Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Andreas H Bechtler Arts Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Charlotte, North Carolina, registered in 2016, with $4,236,354 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
420 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC, 28202 EIN 56-2225722 Since 2016
Revenue (FY2023)
$4.2M
▲ 3.4% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$4.3M
Net assets
$34.3M
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 Andreas H Bechtler Arts 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 rating96 mo reserves · -1% 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 Andreas H Bechtler Arts Foundation: 96 mo reserves · -1% 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 Andreas H Bechtler Arts Foundation— 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 Andreas H Bechtler Arts Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 420 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC, 28202
- City
- Charlotte
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Visual Arts
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.9M (FY2014) to $4.2M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $99KNet assets $34.3M
Operating margin
-1.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$34.4M
Total liabilities
$99K
Net assets
$34.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,236,354▲3.4% | $4,293,005▲9.6% | $34,259,055▼1.2% | $34,358,313▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,098,283▲57.3% | $3,917,461▲29.1% | $34,692,339▼10.1% | $34,911,703▼10.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,605,589▲5.9% | $3,033,624▼0.4% | $38,580,788 | $39,015,406▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,461,495▼41.6% | $3,046,997▼12.9% | $38,567,654▲5.7% | $39,434,021▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,217,845▲55.8% | $3,496,380▼5.5% | $36,503,252▼1.8% | $37,960,666▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,707,020▼18.3% | $3,700,347▲3.8% | $37,182,470▲9.1% | $37,400,551▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,315,073▲12.7% | $3,564,813▲2.1% | $34,093,445▲3.8% | $34,296,697▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,941,467▲3.8% | $3,492,219▲5.1% | $32,838,677▲2.3% | $33,015,297▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,834,504▼1.4% | $3,321,407▲3.0% | $32,109,445▼4.5% | $32,306,243▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,874,731 | $3,225,625▲84.4% | $33,619,198▲356% | $33,821,131▲353% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $1,748,855 | $7,368,466 | $7,470,963 | 990PF |
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 · $4.8M total
32 grants to Andreas H Bechtler Arts Foundation totaling $4.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2024 | $1,742,575 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $6,178 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2023 | $133,471 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $21,005 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $11,700 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2022 | $433,410 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $10,255 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Culture | 2022 | $10,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Culture | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2022 | $7,200 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2021 | $862,026 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $34,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $34,200 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2021 | $7,200 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2020 | $770,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Andreas H Bechtler Arts Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Andreas H Bechtler Arts Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 56-2225722, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Andreas H Bechtler Arts Foundation's EIN?
- Andreas H Bechtler Arts Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 56-2225722.
- How much revenue does Andreas H Bechtler Arts Foundation report?
- Andreas H Bechtler Arts Foundation reported $4,236,354 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Andreas H Bechtler Arts Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Andreas H Bechtler Arts Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Andreas H Bechtler Arts Foundation (EIN 56-2225722) 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.