Beheard World Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, registered in 2001, with $209,331 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$209K
▼ 32.6% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$254K
Net assets
$40K
Employees
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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 Beheard World Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Beheard World Inc: 2 mo reserves · -22% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Beheard World Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Beheard World Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $112K (FY2013) to $209K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-21.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$44K
Total liabilities
$3,386
Net assets
$40K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $209,331▼32.6% | $254,426▼13.6% | $40,114▼52.9% | $43,500▼56.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $310,515▲15.9% | $294,532▲8.2% | $85,209▲23.1% | $98,938▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $267,958▲75.1% | $272,142▲75.9% | $69,226▼5.5% | $87,984▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $152,993▲31.0% | $154,714▲129% | $73,256▼2.1% | $83,049▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $116,824▲76.8% | $67,427▲28.2% | $74,805▲182% | $74,805▲182% | 990 |
| 2019 | $66,079▼33.2% | $52,595▼44.9% | $26,508▲86.4% | $26,508▲85.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $98,900▲30.7% | $95,477▲23.1% | $14,219▲31.7% | $14,256▼16.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $75,678▼28.1% | $77,531▼26.2% | $10,796▼40.9% | $17,098▼6.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $105,238▲116% | $105,008▲112% | $18,267▼0.9% | $18,267▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $48,813▼59.3% | $49,531▼54.2% | $18,429▲23.1% | $18,429▲23.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $119,892▲7.4% | $108,119▲3.7% | $14,974 | $14,974▲311% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $111,670 | $104,225 | $0 | $3,645 | 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.
27 grants to Beheard World Inc totaling $369K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $37,147 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $14,027 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Arts | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Operating support/annual fund | 2022 | $20,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $16,400 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $11,022 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2021 | $17,768 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $15,700 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $15,700 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Arts | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Operating support/annual fund | 2021 | $250 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2020 | $38,375 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Arts | 2020 | $17,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $16,500 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Operating support/annual fund | 2020 | $250 |
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Data for Beheard World Inc (EIN 04-3334498) 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.