Bob C Ross Ministries Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Heath, Texas, registered in 2005, with $106,629 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$107K
▼ 18.3% vs prior year
Religion median: $139K
Expenses (FY2024)
$123K
Net assets
$21K
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 Bob C Ross Ministries Inc— 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 Bob C Ross Ministries Inc: 2 mo reserves · -15% margin earns a C+ 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 Bob C Ross Ministries Inc— 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 Bob C Ross Ministries Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $171K (FY2013) to $107K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-15.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$175K
Total liabilities
$154K
Net assets
$21K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $106,629▼18.3% | $123,069▼10.5% | $20,694▼39.9% | $174,808▲136% | 990 |
| 2022 | $130,486▲57.4% | $137,435▼5.7% | $34,411▼16.8% | $73,983▲66.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $82,923▼59.6% | $145,765▲18.7% | $41,360▼68.8% | $44,360▼66.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $205,291▲43.5% | $122,754▼11.3% | $132,659▲98.0% | $132,688▲92.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $143,096▲39.1% | $138,374▲13.5% | $67,000▼8.4% | $68,876▼19.4% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $102,905▼14.6% | $121,869▼2.7% | $73,130▼20.6% | $85,491▼21.2% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $120,528▼44.9% | $125,194▼28.7% | $92,094▼9.1% | $108,538▲7.1% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $218,735▲60.1% | $175,705▲18.5% | $101,312▲73.8% | $101,312▲73.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $136,601▼19.9% | $148,317▼23.9% | $58,282▼16.7% | $58,282▼16.7% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $170,616 | $194,854 | $69,998 | $69,998 | 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.
7 grants to Bob C Ross Ministries Inc totaling $31K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Religion related | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $7,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General use | 2018 | $8,500 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2018 | $2,500 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2017 | $1,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Human services | 2016 | $4,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Christian discipleship | 2015 | $2,400 |
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Data for Bob C Ross Ministries Inc (EIN 81-0652182) 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.