Bess L Rayford Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Bess L Rayford Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Henderson, Texas, registered in 1998, with $418,632 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 820, Henderson, TX, 75653 EIN 31-1583091 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$419K
▲ 224.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$151K
Net assets
$1.7M
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 Bess L Rayford Foundation— 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 rating138 mo reserves · +64% 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 L Rayford Foundation: 138 mo reserves · +64% 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 Bess L Rayford 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 L Rayford Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 820, Henderson, TX, 75653
- City
- Henderson
- State
- Texas
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $122K (FY2013) to $419K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.7M
Operating margin
63.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $418,632▲225% | $151,124▲4.3% | $1,740,231▲18.2% | $1,740,231▲18.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $129,003▲22.9% | $144,834▼3.3% | $1,472,723▼1.1% | $1,472,723▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $104,938▼12.2% | $149,807▼2.0% | $1,488,554▼2.9% | $1,488,554▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $119,554▲78.5% | $152,938▲17.9% | $1,533,423▼2.1% | $1,533,423▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $66,981▼51.4% | $129,669▼7.1% | $1,566,807▼3.8% | $1,566,807▼3.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $137,796▲23.0% | $139,557▼3.0% | $1,629,495▼0.1% | $1,629,495▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $112,063▼52.1% | $143,938▲2.3% | $1,631,256▼1.9% | $1,631,256▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $234,095▲80.3% | $140,733▲22.8% | $1,663,131▲5.9% | $1,663,131▲5.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $129,859▼46.6% | $114,644▼15.3% | $1,569,769▲1.0% | $1,569,769▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $243,045▲54.3% | $135,402▲15.1% | $1,554,554▲7.4% | $1,554,554▲7.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $157,477▲29.6% | $117,641▼1.2% | $1,446,911▲2.8% | $1,446,911▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $121,507 | $119,029▲20.3% | $1,407,075▲0.2% | $1,407,075▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $98,975▲8.0% | $1,404,597▲0.5% | $1,404,597▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $91,638▲27.8% | $1,397,630▲22.1% | $1,397,630▲22.1% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $71,720 | $1,145,071 | $1,145,071 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bess L Rayford Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bess L Rayford Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1583091, based in Henderson, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bess L Rayford Foundation's EIN?
- Bess L Rayford Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1583091.
- How much revenue does Bess L Rayford Foundation report?
- Bess L Rayford Foundation reported $418,632 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bess L Rayford Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Bess L Rayford Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Bess L Rayford Foundation (EIN 31-1583091) 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.