B&n Educators Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Declining revenue
B&n Educators Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Arlington, Virginia, registered in 1979, with $595,878 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
820 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA, 22204 EIN 52-1086603 Since 1979
Revenue (FY2024)
$596K
▼ 34.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.1M
Net assets
-$1.2M
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.
D
—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&n Educators Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -82% 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&n Educators Inc: 0 mo reserves · -82% margin earns a F 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&n Educators Inc— 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&n Educators Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.6M (FY2013) to $596K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.5MNet assets -$1.2M
Operating margin
-82.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$288K
Total liabilities
$1.5M
Net assets
-$1.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $595,878▼34.5% | $1,085,347▼19.5% | -$1,197,617▼69.1% | $287,782▼64.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $910,311▼43.3% | $1,348,439▼28.6% | -$708,148▼206% | $812,038▼37.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,606,645▲50.0% | $1,889,809▲51.5% | -$231,627▼630% | $1,307,670▲211% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,071,175▲30.0% | $1,247,725▲24.9% | $43,681▼78.5% | $420,457▼41.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $824,265▼41.1% | $999,123▼33.1% | $203,171▼46.3% | $715,972▲89.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,398,621▼14.4% | $1,493,536▼1.6% | $378,365▼16.2% | $378,365▼17.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,633,198▲22.7% | $1,517,980▲18.9% | $451,714▲35.3% | $455,818▲36.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,330,964▲8.9% | $1,277,008▼1.5% | $333,872▲18.6% | $333,872▲18.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,222,223▼22.5% | $1,296,291▼17.2% | $281,605▼27.2% | $282,016▼32.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,576,080▲0.5% | $1,565,510▲0.5% | $386,939▲0.6% | $419,088▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,567,935 | $1,556,952▼2.3% | $384,551▲2.9% | $412,887▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,593,554 | $373,568 | $415,490 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is B&n Educators Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. B&n Educators Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1086603, based in Arlington, Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is B&n Educators Inc's EIN?
- B&n Educators Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1086603.
- How much revenue does B&n Educators Inc report?
- B&n Educators Inc reported $595,878 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does B&n Educators Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades B&n Educators Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for B&n Educators Inc (EIN 52-1086603) 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.