Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Francisco, California, registered in 2008, with $94,062 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2024)
$94K
▼ 50.2% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$134K
Net assets
$22K
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 Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project— 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 Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project: 2 mo reserves · -42% margin earns a D 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 Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project— 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 Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $35K (FY2011) to $94K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-42.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$68K
Total liabilities
$47K
Net assets
$22K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $94,062▼50.2% | $133,752▼28.9% | $21,659▼64.5% | $68,161▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $188,725▲2.9% | $188,240▼23.2% | $61,043▼3.3% | $61,577▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $183,493▼13.9% | $245,160▲52.2% | $63,118▼52.4% | $63,322▼53.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $213,047▲43.7% | $161,086▲27.1% | $132,497▲91.8% | $135,400▲92.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $148,236▼9.2% | $126,733▼19.6% | $69,069▲99.2% | $70,248▲103% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $163,254▲6.8% | $157,643▲2.3% | $34,674▲19.3% | $34,674▲19.3% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $152,859▲9.2% | $154,172▲10.1% | $29,063▼4.3% | $29,063▼4.3% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $140,010▲18.1% | $140,010▲3.4% | $30,376 | $30,376 | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $118,565▲0.3% | $135,386▲17.7% | $30,376▼35.6% | $30,376▼35.6% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $118,208▲49.9% | $115,055▲41.5% | $47,197▲7.2% | $47,197▲7.2% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $78,875▼12.1% | $81,336▲19.1% | $44,044▼6.1% | $44,044▼6.1% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $89,755▲160% | $68,266▲94.1% | $46,913▲184% | $46,913▲184% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $34,574 | $35,167 | $16,506 | $16,506 | 990EZ |
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.
1 grant to Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project totaling $5,500, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2020 | $5,500 |
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Data for Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project (EIN 26-1906810) 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.