Bess J Hodges Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Bess J Hodges Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Long Beach, California, registered in 1984, with $407,522 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
5100 E Anaheim Road, Long Beach, CA, 90815 EIN 33-0046140 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2025)
$408K
▲ 9.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$538K
Net assets
$7.1M
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.
D
—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 Bess J Hodges Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating158 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 Bess J Hodges Foundation: 158 mo reserves · -32% margin earns a D 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 Bess J Hodges Foundation— 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 Bess J Hodges Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 5100 E Anaheim Road, Long Beach, CA, 90815
- City
- Long Beach
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $298K (FY2015) to $408K (FY2025) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $16KNet assets $7.1M
Operating margin
-32.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.1M
Total liabilities
$16K
Net assets
$7.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $407,522▲9.1% | $538,399▲3.6% | $7,085,550▲11.5% | $7,101,917▲11.5% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $373,699▲7.4% | $519,538▲1.6% | $6,355,807▲7.3% | $6,370,611▲7.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $347,996▲21.0% | $511,198▼2.8% | $5,924,661▲9.9% | $5,941,528▲9.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $287,621▼44.7% | $526,068▲6.4% | $5,393,231▼17.6% | $5,407,400▼17.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $520,546▲107% | $494,288▲3.5% | $6,545,185▲14.8% | $6,559,643▲14.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $251,172▼36.0% | $477,496▼0.5% | $5,701,263▲3.4% | $5,728,018▲3.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $392,653▲17.1% | $479,928 | $5,512,729▲15.1% | $5,527,168▲15.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $335,448▲8.4% | $480,017▲3.5% | $4,789,223▼11.6% | $4,801,779▼11.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $309,428▲1.2% | $463,856▲0.6% | $5,417,897▲24.2% | $5,430,431▲24.0% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $305,792▲2.6% | $461,247▼31.9% | $4,363,236▼3.4% | $4,377,978▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $298,079 | $677,133 | $4,518,648 | $4,533,594 | 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 Bess J Hodges Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bess J Hodges Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 33-0046140, based in Long Beach, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bess J Hodges Foundation's EIN?
- Bess J Hodges Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 33-0046140.
- How much revenue does Bess J Hodges Foundation report?
- Bess J Hodges Foundation reported $407,522 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bess J Hodges Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Bess J Hodges Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Bess J Hodges Foundation (EIN 33-0046140) 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.