Billy J Birdwell and Esme J Birdwell Fam Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Diego, California, registered in 2014, with $52,076 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2024)
$52K
▲ 520.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$134K
Net assets
$923K
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 Billy J Birdwell and Esme J Birdwell Fam Foundation— 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 Billy J Birdwell and Esme J Birdwell Fam Foundation: 82 mo reserves · -158% margin earns a F 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 Billy J Birdwell and Esme J Birdwell Fam Foundation— 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 Billy J Birdwell and Esme J Birdwell Fam Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $89K (FY2015) to $52K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-158.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$923K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$923K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,076▲520% | $134,378▲18.1% | $923,221▼7.4% | $923,221▼7.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | -$12,390▼143% | $113,746▲48.2% | $997,073▼11.2% | $997,073▼11.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $28,647▼18.2% | $76,752▼35.1% | $1,123,209▼4.1% | $1,123,209▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $35,016▼13.8% | $118,284▲458% | $1,171,314▼6.6% | $1,171,314▼6.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $40,630▲95.8% | $21,201▼70.3% | $1,254,582▲1.6% | $1,254,582▲1.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $20,747▲178% | $71,492▼45.0% | $1,235,153▼3.1% | $1,235,153▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | -$26,672▼126% | $130,032▼1.7% | $1,275,017▼53.1% | $1,275,017▼53.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $102,079▲50.4% | $132,285▲8.0% | $2,717,309▼1.2% | $2,717,309▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $67,867▼23.3% | $122,444▼59.1% | $2,750,052▼1.9% | $2,750,052▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $88,513 | $299,585 | $2,804,629 | $2,804,629 | 990PF |
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Data for Billy J Birdwell and Esme J Birdwell Fam Foundation (EIN 46-4651253) 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.