Bakesfield Rotary-waterman Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Bakesfield Rotary-waterman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bakersfield, California, registered in 1984, with $69,492 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 1628, Bakersfield, CA, 93302 EIN 77-0031890 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2023)
$69K
▼ 23.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$84K
Net assets
$1.4M
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 Bakesfield Rotary-waterman Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating196 mo reserves · -21% 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 Bakesfield Rotary-waterman Foundation: 196 mo reserves · -21% margin earns a C+ 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 Bakesfield Rotary-waterman Foundation— 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 Bakesfield Rotary-waterman Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1628, Bakersfield, CA, 93302
- City
- Bakersfield
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $77K (FY2013) to $69K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $41KNet assets $1.4M
Operating margin
-20.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4M
Total liabilities
$41K
Net assets
$1.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $69,492▼23.6% | $83,978▲1.6% | $1,372,201▲4.0% | $1,413,429▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $91,014▼54.8% | $82,671▲26.3% | $1,319,226▼1.2% | $1,319,226▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $201,298▲108% | $65,433▼6.1% | $1,334,694▼2.7% | $1,334,694▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $96,751▲17.5% | $69,657▼28.0% | $1,372,120▲11.2% | $1,372,120▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $82,357▼45.6% | $96,739▼34.7% | $1,233,988▼1.3% | $1,233,989▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $151,443▲192% | $148,158▲300% | $1,250,524▼2.0% | $1,250,525▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $51,904▼56.6% | $37,064▼52.8% | $1,276,561▲4.4% | $1,279,411▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $119,597▲100% | $78,547▲56.8% | $1,223,162▲8.2% | $1,223,162▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $59,736▼23.2% | $50,080▼26.6% | $1,130,835▲3.6% | $1,130,835▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $77,804▲1.3% | $68,260▼1.0% | $1,091,719▲1.5% | $1,091,719▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $76,833 | $68,942▲11.9% | $1,075,958▲12.0% | $1,075,958▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $61,593▲154% | $961,001▲7.6% | $961,001▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $24,216▲13.1% | $892,858▲7.7% | $898,858▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $21,404 | $828,729 | $865,130 | 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 Bakesfield Rotary-waterman Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bakesfield Rotary-waterman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 77-0031890, based in Bakersfield, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bakesfield Rotary-waterman Foundation's EIN?
- Bakesfield Rotary-waterman Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 77-0031890.
- How much revenue does Bakesfield Rotary-waterman Foundation report?
- Bakesfield Rotary-waterman Foundation reported $69,492 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bakesfield Rotary-waterman Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Bakesfield Rotary-waterman Foundation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Bakesfield Rotary-waterman Foundation (EIN 77-0031890) 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.