Baltimore Fire Fighters 734 Widows & Orphans Charit Benefit Fund Inc
501(c)(9)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Baltimore Fire Fighters 734 Widows & Orphans Charit Benefit Fund Inc is a 501(c)(9) organization based in Baltimore, Maryland, registered in 1981, with $230,975 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1202 Ridgely St, Baltimore, MD, 21230 EIN 52-1230940 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2024)
$231K
▲ 59.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$165K
Net assets
$750K
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+
★★★★
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 Baltimore Fire Fighters 734 Widows & Orphans Charit Benefit Fund Inc— 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 rating54 mo reserves · +28% 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 Baltimore Fire Fighters 734 Widows & Orphans Charit Benefit Fund Inc: 54 mo reserves · +28% 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 Baltimore Fire Fighters 734 Widows & Orphans Charit Benefit Fund 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 Baltimore Fire Fighters 734 Widows & Orphans Charit Benefit Fund Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $115K (FY2013) to $231K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $510KNet assets $750K
Operating margin
28.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$510K
Net assets
$750K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $230,975▲59.7% | $165,478▲28.5% | $749,904▲19.5% | $1,259,944▲20.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $144,594▼7.3% | $128,775▼24.8% | $627,349▲19.3% | $1,048,784▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $155,974▼64.8% | $171,288▲34.1% | $525,717▼23.3% | $919,040▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $442,714▲638% | $127,766▼24.3% | $685,028▲96.8% | $862,845▲20.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $60,017▼44.2% | $168,780▲20.5% | $348,171▼12.5% | $719,015▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $107,555▼30.1% | $140,123▼35.0% | $398,081▲16.4% | $743,708▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $153,837▲12.8% | $215,461▲22.7% | $342,013▼30.5% | $659,195▼9.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $136,360▲96.6% | $175,575▲0.1% | $491,938▲0.6% | $726,533▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $69,372▼70.2% | $175,323▼3.9% | $489,034▼17.9% | $675,670▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $232,635▲11.4% | $182,416▲11.5% | $595,424▼20.2% | $656,835▼19.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $208,750▲82.1% | $163,609▼24.7% | $745,708▼7.0% | $814,153▼11.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $114,614 | $217,418▼26.1% | $802,044▼3.6% | $914,930▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $294,117▲24.2% | $831,575▼15.5% | $917,994▼13.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $236,741▼33.0% | $984,145▼17.3% | $1,065,090▼13.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $353,384 | $1,190,651 | $1,228,014 | 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 Baltimore Fire Fighters 734 Widows & Orphans Charit Benefit Fund Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Baltimore Fire Fighters 734 Widows & Orphans Charit Benefit Fund Inc is a 501(c)(9) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1230940, based in Baltimore, Maryland.
- What is Baltimore Fire Fighters 734 Widows & Orphans Charit Benefit Fund Inc's EIN?
- Baltimore Fire Fighters 734 Widows & Orphans Charit Benefit Fund Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1230940.
- How much revenue does Baltimore Fire Fighters 734 Widows & Orphans Charit Benefit Fund Inc report?
- Baltimore Fire Fighters 734 Widows & Orphans Charit Benefit Fund Inc reported $230,975 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Baltimore Fire Fighters 734 Widows & Orphans Charit Benefit Fund Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Baltimore Fire Fighters 734 Widows & Orphans Charit Benefit Fund Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Baltimore Fire Fighters 734 Widows & Orphans Charit Benefit Fund Inc (EIN 52-1230940) 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.