B A S H is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Tacoma, Washington, registered in 1997, with $985,880 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2023)
$986K
▲ 8.2% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.0M
Net assets
$80K
Employees
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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 B A S H— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 B A S H: 1 mo reserves · -3% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 B A S H— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 B A S H: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $537K (FY2013) to $986K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-3.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$80K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$80K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $985,880▲8.2% | $1,020,239▲14.3% | $79,796▼30.1% | $79,796▼30.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $911,418▲47.4% | $892,908▲40.5% | $114,155▲19.4% | $114,155▲19.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $618,196▼16.8% | $635,465▼6.0% | $95,645▼15.3% | $95,645▼15.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $743,117▲19.2% | $676,205▲6.7% | $112,914▲145% | $112,914▲145% | 990 |
| 2019 | $623,294▲41.0% | $633,660▲57.1% | $46,002▼18.4% | $46,002▼18.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $441,974▲5.9% | $403,364▼3.0% | $56,368▲217% | $56,368▲217% | 990 |
| 2017 | $417,382▲13.5% | $415,645▲11.9% | $17,758▲10.8% | $17,758▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $367,610▼1.8% | $371,389▼1.4% | $16,021▼19.1% | $16,712▼20.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $374,411▼0.1% | $376,668▼2.7% | $19,800▼10.2% | $21,063▼9.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $374,700▼30.2% | $387,283▼25.2% | $22,057▼36.3% | $23,320▼35.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $536,626 | $517,435▲9.5% | $34,640▲92.5% | $35,909▲88.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $472,488▼17.1% | $17,999▲83.2% | $19,066▲70.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $570,084▼46.0% | $9,823▼67.8% | $11,189▼65.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,056,293 | $30,516 | $32,316 | 990 |
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Data for B A S H (EIN 91-1666063) 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.