Books Brushes & Bands For Education Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Books Brushes & Bands For Education Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Hammond, Indiana, registered in 2001, with $104,089 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 1018, Hammond, IN, 46325 EIN 35-2122525 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2024)
$104K
▲ 20.5% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$84K
Net assets
$122K
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Books Brushes & Bands For Education Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating18 mo reserves · +20% 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 Books Brushes & Bands For Education Inc: 18 mo reserves · +20% margin earns a A 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 Books Brushes & Bands For Education Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Books Brushes & Bands For Education Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1018, Hammond, IN, 46325
- City
- Hammond
- State
- Indiana
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Arts & Cultural Organizations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $70K (FY2013) to $104K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3,087Net assets $122K
Operating margin
19.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$126K
Total liabilities
$3,087
Net assets
$122K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $104,089▲20.5% | $83,687▲8.1% | $122,470▲20.0% | $125,557▲19.3% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $86,365▲22.2% | $77,444▲8.6% | $102,068▲9.6% | $105,281▲9.7% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $70,652▲91.8% | $71,305▲79.8% | $93,147▼0.7% | $96,003▲0.1% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $36,830▼17.2% | $39,667▼42.2% | $93,800▲43.4% | $95,918▲35.5% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $44,493▼49.2% | $68,626▼5.3% | $65,398▼27.0% | $70,773▼21.0% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $87,521▲17.9% | $72,501▲10.4% | $89,531▲20.2% | $89,539▲18.8% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $74,260▼1.1% | $65,655▼3.8% | $74,511▲13.1% | $75,388▲14.4% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $75,101▲6.9% | $68,233▼6.1% | $65,906▲11.6% | $65,906▲11.6% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $70,257▲7.5% | $72,630▼15.6% | $59,038▼3.9% | $59,038▼3.9% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $65,338▼6.8% | $86,006▲21.6% | $61,411▼25.2% | $61,411▼25.2% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $70,142 | $70,712 | $82,079 | $82,079 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Books Brushes & Bands For Education Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Books Brushes & Bands For Education Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 35-2122525, based in Hammond, Indiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Books Brushes & Bands For Education Inc's EIN?
- Books Brushes & Bands For Education Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 35-2122525.
- How much revenue does Books Brushes & Bands For Education Inc report?
- Books Brushes & Bands For Education Inc reported $104,089 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Books Brushes & Bands For Education Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Books Brushes & Bands For Education Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Books Brushes & Bands For Education Inc (EIN 35-2122525) 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.