B B King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
B B King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Indianola, Mississippi, registered in 2003, with $2,383,222 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
400 Second Street, Indianola, MS, 38751 EIN 46-0501512 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.4M
▲ 37.8% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.6M
Net assets
$8.9M
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.
C+
—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 B King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center— 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 rating65 mo reserves · +31% 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 B King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center: 65 mo reserves · +31% 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 B B King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 B King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 400 Second Street, Indianola, MS, 38751
- City
- Indianola
- State
- Mississippi
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $928K (FY2014) to $2.4M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.4MNet assets $8.9M
Operating margin
31.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$10.3M
Total liabilities
$1.4M
Net assets
$8.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,383,222▲37.8% | $1,641,756▲12.5% | $8,910,554▲9.1% | $10,321,883▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,729,069▼29.6% | $1,459,777▲14.4% | $8,169,088▲3.4% | $10,579,545▲26.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,456,428▲72.7% | $1,276,522▲22.2% | $7,899,796▲17.6% | $8,380,696▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,421,962▲13.3% | $1,044,859▲0.6% | $6,719,890▲5.9% | $7,467,596▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,255,146▲35.7% | $1,038,505▼9.8% | $6,342,787▲3.5% | $7,308,429▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $924,765▼6.8% | $1,151,438▼1.8% | $6,126,146▼3.6% | $7,109,851▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $992,700▲29.0% | $1,172,395▼4.3% | $6,352,819▼2.8% | $7,335,574▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $769,586▼30.9% | $1,225,543▼7.5% | $6,532,514▼6.5% | $7,518,009▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,114,225▲20.1% | $1,324,251▼20.4% | $6,988,471▼2.9% | $7,183,010▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $927,602 | $1,664,523▼0.7% | $7,198,497▼24.1% | $7,404,874▼24.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,675,510 | $9,488,082 | $9,770,131 | 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 · $23K total
2 grants to B B King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center totaling $23K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Dominic-jackson Memorial Hospital | General support | 2022 | $7,500 |
| St Dominic-jackson Memorial Hospital | General support | 2021 | $15,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is B B King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. B B King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-0501512, based in Indianola, Mississippi. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is B B King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center's EIN?
- B B King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-0501512.
- How much revenue does B B King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center report?
- B B King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center reported $2,383,222 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does B B King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center have?
- CharityIndex grades B B King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for B B King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center (EIN 46-0501512) 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.