B&l Missionary Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
B&l Missionary Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Shelbyville, Tennessee, registered in 1987, with $3,532,937 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2101 Highway 231 S, Shelbyville, TN, 37160 EIN 62-1043832 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.5M
▲ 17.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.9M
Net assets
$1.2M
Employees
—
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 B&l Missionary Foundation— 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 rating5 mo reserves · +18% 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 B&l Missionary Foundation: 5 mo reserves · +18% 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 B&l Missionary 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 B&l Missionary Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Show this grade on your website
A live seal — it updates automatically when the grade changes and links donors to this verified profile.
Contact & location
- Address
- 2101 Highway 231 S, Shelbyville, TN, 37160
- City
- Shelbyville
- State
- Tennessee
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.3M (FY2014) to $3.5M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $204KNet assets $1.2M
Operating margin
18.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4M
Total liabilities
$204K
Net assets
$1.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,532,937▲17.2% | $2,895,238▼7.4% | $1,164,610▲121% | $1,368,595▲57.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,013,447▼0.5% | $3,124,978▲6.7% | $526,911▼17.5% | $867,220▼12.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,027,683▲28.8% | $2,930,029▲18.9% | $638,442▲18.1% | $987,000▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,350,900▲36.3% | $2,463,350▲47.3% | $540,788▼17.2% | $871,516▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,724,190▼30.0% | $1,672,851▼9.1% | $653,238▼34.9% | $785,652▼28.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,462,392▲53.1% | $1,839,977▲17.7% | $1,002,699▲164% | $1,100,881▲43.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,608,160▲11.4% | $1,563,857▲5.7% | $380,284▼72.7% | $765,505▼57.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,443,833▼14.6% | $1,479,728▲3.8% | $1,391,927▲2.6% | $1,800,136▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,690,226▲41.5% | $1,425,518▲17.9% | $1,356,582▲24.2% | $1,924,791▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,194,491▼6.7% | $1,209,281▼41.4% | $1,091,874 | $1,720,383 | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,280,430 | $2,062,923 | $1,091,874 | $1,720,383 | 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 · $403K total
5 grants to B&l Missionary Foundation totaling $403K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Religion related | 2023 | $374,300 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $10,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $7,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $9,600 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2017 | $2,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is B&l Missionary Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. B&l Missionary Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 62-1043832, based in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is B&l Missionary Foundation's EIN?
- B&l Missionary Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 62-1043832.
- How much revenue does B&l Missionary Foundation report?
- B&l Missionary Foundation reported $3,532,937 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does B&l Missionary Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades B&l Missionary Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
More nonprofits in Shelbyville
Explore more
Data for B&l Missionary Foundation (EIN 62-1043832) 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.