Benjamin Harris Homes For Widows & Orphans
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benjamin Harris Homes For Widows & Orphans is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Rensselaer, Indiana, registered in 1956, with $191,895 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 142, Rensselaer, IN, 47978 EIN 35-1080834 Since 1956
Revenue (FY2024)
$192K
▲ 4.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$165K
Net assets
$1.6M
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 Benjamin Harris Homes For Widows & Orphans— 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 rating118 mo reserves · +14% 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 Benjamin Harris Homes For Widows & Orphans: 118 mo reserves · +14% 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 Benjamin Harris Homes For Widows & Orphans— 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 Benjamin Harris Homes For Widows & Orphans: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 142, Rensselaer, IN, 47978
- City
- Rensselaer
- State
- Indiana
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $146K (FY2013) to $192K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.6M
Operating margin
14.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $191,895▲4.0% | $164,765▲4.6% | $1,618,547▲1.7% | $1,618,547▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $184,577▼23.6% | $157,549▼13.5% | $1,591,417▲1.7% | $1,591,417▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $241,647▲29.3% | $182,046▲16.6% | $1,564,389▲4.0% | $1,564,389▲4.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $186,914▼0.8% | $156,156▲5.1% | $1,504,788▲2.1% | $1,504,788▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $188,494▲17.1% | $148,639▲23.1% | $1,474,030▲2.8% | $1,474,030▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $160,998▼2.0% | $120,759▼4.9% | $1,434,175▲2.9% | $1,434,175▲2.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $164,232▲1.8% | $126,928 | $1,393,936▲2.7% | $1,393,936▲2.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $161,389▼16.0% | $126,936▼19.1% | $1,356,632▲2.6% | $1,356,632▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $192,204▼27.3% | $156,938▲9.4% | $1,322,178▲2.7% | $1,325,504▲2.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $264,299▲48.7% | $143,455▲14.9% | $1,286,912▲10.4% | $1,290,237▲10.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $177,748▲21.7% | $124,903▲19.7% | $1,166,068▲4.7% | $1,169,391▲4.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $146,003 | $104,322▲7.1% | $1,113,223▲3.9% | $1,116,544▲4.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $97,394▼5.1% | $1,071,542▲4.7% | $1,071,951▲4.7% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $102,620▼1.0% | $1,023,748▲4.5% | $1,023,748▲4.5% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $103,692 | $979,228 | $979,228 | 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 Benjamin Harris Homes For Widows & Orphans a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Benjamin Harris Homes For Widows & Orphans is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 35-1080834, based in Rensselaer, Indiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Benjamin Harris Homes For Widows & Orphans's EIN?
- Benjamin Harris Homes For Widows & Orphans's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 35-1080834.
- How much revenue does Benjamin Harris Homes For Widows & Orphans report?
- Benjamin Harris Homes For Widows & Orphans reported $191,895 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Benjamin Harris Homes For Widows & Orphans have?
- CharityIndex grades Benjamin Harris Homes For Widows & Orphans C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benjamin Harris Homes For Widows & Orphans (EIN 35-1080834) 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.