Ask A Bishop
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Ask A Bishop is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Denver, Colorado, registered in 1946, with $206,623 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
4570 Julian St, Denver, CO, 80211 EIN 46-2494610 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2024)
$207K
▲ 106.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$147K
Net assets
$53K
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
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Ask A Bishop— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · +29% 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 Ask A Bishop: 4 mo reserves · +29% margin earns a A 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 Ask A Bishop— 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 Ask A Bishop: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $67K (FY2017) to $207K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $53K
Operating margin
28.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$53K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$53K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $206,623▲107% | $147,375▲45.5% | $52,564▲886% | $52,564▲156% | 990 |
| 2023 | $99,889▼2.0% | $101,313▲13.2% | -$6,684▼27.1% | $20,563▲4.5% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $101,915▲147% | $89,472▲58.4% | -$5,260▲70.3% | $19,678▲78.3% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $41,298▼9.4% | $56,501▲46.5% | -$17,703▼608% | $11,035▼37.4% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $45,597▲72.6% | $38,565▼16.7% | -$2,500▲73.8% | $17,621▲275% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $26,422▼50.9% | $46,323▼13.2% | -$9,532▼192% | $4,695▼56.0% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $53,781▼20.0% | $53,353▲0.6% | $10,369▲4.3% | $10,675▼35.6% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $67,209 | $53,028 | $9,941 | $16,579 | 990EZ |
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 · $43K total
4 grants to Ask A Bishop totaling $43K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Impact | To support organization | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2024 | $7,825 |
| University Impact | To support organization | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Our Sunday Visitor Inc | Religious missions | 2017 | $15,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Ask A Bishop a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ask A Bishop is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-2494610, based in Denver, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ask A Bishop's EIN?
- Ask A Bishop's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-2494610.
- How much revenue does Ask A Bishop report?
- Ask A Bishop reported $206,623 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ask A Bishop have?
- CharityIndex grades Ask A Bishop B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ask A Bishop (EIN 46-2494610) 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.