Ben B Cheney Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ben B Cheney Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Tacoma, Washington, registered in 1957, with $7,086,394 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3110 Ruston Way Ste A, Tacoma, WA, 98402 EIN 91-6053760 Since 1957
Revenue (FY2024)
$7.1M
▲ 75.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.8M
Net assets
$68.5M
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
—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 Ben B Cheney Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating172 mo reserves · +32% 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 Ben B Cheney Foundation Inc: 172 mo reserves · +32% margin earns a B+ 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 Ben B Cheney Foundation 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 Ben B Cheney Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3110 Ruston Way Ste A, Tacoma, WA, 98402
- City
- Tacoma
- State
- Washington
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.2M (FY2020) to $7.1M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $343KNet assets $68.5M
Operating margin
32.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$68.9M
Total liabilities
$343K
Net assets
$68.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,086,394▲75.6% | $4,784,516▲5.4% | $68,515,651▲3.5% | $68,858,292▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $4,036,139▼10.0% | $4,538,297▼0.9% | $66,213,773▼0.9% | $66,572,977▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $4,485,432▼20.1% | $4,579,585▼14.6% | $66,826,540▼0.1% | $67,376,991▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $5,613,914▲155% | $5,363,314▲25.6% | $66,920,693▲0.4% | $67,257,239▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $2,202,862 | $4,271,295 | $66,670,093 | $67,016,328 | 990PF |
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 Ben B Cheney Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ben B Cheney Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-6053760, based in Tacoma, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ben B Cheney Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Ben B Cheney Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-6053760.
- How much revenue does Ben B Cheney Foundation Inc report?
- Ben B Cheney Foundation Inc reported $7,086,394 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ben B Cheney Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Ben B Cheney Foundation Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ben B Cheney Foundation Inc (EIN 91-6053760) 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.