Bostwick-osterhout Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Bostwick-osterhout Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Diego, California, registered in 2022, with $237,770 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
4553 Cape May Ave, San Diego, CA, 92107 EIN 86-3818045 Since 2022
Revenue (FY2024)
$238K
▲ 779.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$20K
Net assets
$596K
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 Bostwick-osterhout 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 rating361 mo reserves · +92% 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 Bostwick-osterhout Foundation: 361 mo reserves · +92% 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 Bostwick-osterhout 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 Bostwick-osterhout Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4553 Cape May Ave, San Diego, CA, 92107
- City
- San Diego
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $375K (FY2021) to $238K (FY2024) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $596K
Operating margin
91.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$596K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$596K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $237,770▲779% | $19,800▲7.5% | $596,343▲57.6% | $596,343▲57.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $27,050▲61.9% | $18,420▲24.5% | $378,440▲2.3% | $378,440▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $16,710▼95.5% | $14,800▲111% | $369,810▲0.5% | $369,810▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $374,900 | $7,000 | $367,900 | $367,900 | 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 Bostwick-osterhout Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bostwick-osterhout Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 86-3818045, based in San Diego, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bostwick-osterhout Foundation's EIN?
- Bostwick-osterhout Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 86-3818045.
- How much revenue does Bostwick-osterhout Foundation report?
- Bostwick-osterhout Foundation reported $237,770 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bostwick-osterhout Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Bostwick-osterhout Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Bostwick-osterhout Foundation (EIN 86-3818045) 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.