Be A Mentor Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Be A Mentor Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Charleston, South Carolina, registered in 2016, with $149,548 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
701 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC, 29403 EIN 81-3465237 Since 2016
Revenue (FY2024)
$150K
▼ 17.8% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2024)
$124K
Net assets
$93K
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.
B
★★★★
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 Be A Mentor 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 rating9 mo reserves · +17% 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 Be A Mentor Inc: 9 mo reserves · +17% 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 Be A Mentor 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 Be A Mentor Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 701 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC, 29403
- City
- Charleston
- State
- South Carolina
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Youth Clubs & Centers
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $139K (FY2017) to $150K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1,654Net assets $93K
Operating margin
16.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$94K
Total liabilities
$1,654
Net assets
$93K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $149,548▼17.8% | $124,310▼26.1% | $92,595▲37.5% | $94,249▲21.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $181,862▲13.0% | $168,143▼28.2% | $67,357▲25.6% | $77,886▼21.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $160,957▼25.8% | $234,202▲13.4% | $53,638▼57.7% | $98,692▼22.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $216,809▲3.0% | $206,527▲18.6% | $126,883▲8.8% | $126,883▼12.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $210,459▲21.0% | $174,080▼8.1% | $116,601▲45.3% | $144,546▲62.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $173,982▲8.0% | $189,365▲20.8% | $80,222▼16.1% | $88,874▼7.0% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $161,043▲15.6% | $156,729▲4.9% | $95,601▲4.7% | $95,601▲3.7% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $139,337 | $149,373 | $91,286 | $92,160 | 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.
Grants received · $44K total
4 grants to Be A Mentor Inc totaling $44K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $8,947 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $15,973 |
| Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | Charitable support | 2020 | $13,630 |
| Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | Multiple grants awarded | 2016 | $5,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Be A Mentor Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Be A Mentor Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-3465237, based in Charleston, South Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Be A Mentor Inc's EIN?
- Be A Mentor Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-3465237.
- How much revenue does Be A Mentor Inc report?
- Be A Mentor Inc reported $149,548 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Be A Mentor Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Be A Mentor Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Be A Mentor Inc (EIN 81-3465237) 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.