B E L A Charities Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
B E L A Charities Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Palos Heights, Illinois, registered in 2024, with $22 in FY2018 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
10651 Hollow Tree Road, Palos Heights, IL, 60463 EIN 36-4004509 Since 2024
Revenue (FY2018)
$22
▼ 98.0% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2018)
$1,893
Net assets
$51K
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.
F
—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 E L A Charities 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 rating322 mo reserves · -8505% 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 E L A Charities Inc: 322 mo reserves · -8505% 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 E L A Charities Inc— 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 E L A Charities Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 10651 Hollow Tree Road, Palos Heights, IL, 60463
- City
- Palos Heights
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Public & Societal Benefit
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $12K (FY2011) to $22 (FY2018) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2018)
Operating margin
-8504.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$51K
Net assets
$51K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $22▼98.0% | $1,893▲43.6% | $50,754▼3.6% | $50,754▼3.6% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $1,122▼6.7% | $1,318▼79.7% | $52,625▼0.4% | $52,625▼0.4% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $1,202▼21.3% | $6,498▲468% | $52,821▼8.5% | $52,821▼8.5% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $1,527▼86.7% | $1,145▼89.2% | $57,746▲0.7% | $57,746▲0.7% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $11,513▲7.6% | $10,594▼5.0% | $57,364▲1.6% | $57,364▲1.6% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $10,703▼18.4% | $11,155▲3.7% | $56,445▼0.8% | $56,445▼0.8% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $13,124▲13.4% | $10,757▼0.8% | $56,897▲4.3% | $56,897▲4.3% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $11,575 | $10,849 | $54,530 | $54,530 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is B E L A Charities Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. B E L A Charities Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-4004509, based in Palos Heights, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is B E L A Charities Inc's EIN?
- B E L A Charities Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-4004509.
- How much revenue does B E L A Charities Inc report?
- B E L A Charities Inc reported $22 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2018 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does B E L A Charities Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades B E L A Charities Inc F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for B E L A Charities Inc (EIN 36-4004509) 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.