Bread & Roses Community Fund
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Bread & Roses Community Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, registered in 1982, with $4,919,722 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
100 S Broad St Ste 1600, Philadelphia, PA, 19110 EIN 23-2047297 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2023)
$4.9M
▼ 29.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$3.5M
Net assets
$14.0M
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 Bread & Roses Community Fund— 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 rating48 mo reserves · +29% 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 Bread & Roses Community Fund: 48 mo reserves · +29% 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 Bread & Roses Community Fund— 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 Bread & Roses Community Fund: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 100 S Broad St Ste 1600, Philadelphia, PA, 19110
- City
- Philadelphia
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $593K (FY2013) to $4.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.6MNet assets $14.0M
Operating margin
28.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$15.7M
Total liabilities
$1.6M
Net assets
$14.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,919,722▼29.9% | $3,498,901▲1.7% | $14,040,841▲13.1% | $15,677,149▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $7,022,262▲39.0% | $3,442,012▼5.1% | $12,416,749▲45.0% | $14,167,313▲52.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,052,015▲49.7% | $3,626,198▲28.0% | $8,561,851▲7.7% | $9,287,715▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,374,785▲26.5% | $2,832,225▼7.0% | $7,952,492▲21.1% | $8,957,531▲16.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,668,357▼33.7% | $3,046,702▲120% | $6,567,657▼4.8% | $7,668,257▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,024,127▲56.5% | $1,383,302▲23.9% | $6,900,337▲71.1% | $7,105,936▲68.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,570,888▲164% | $1,116,555▲11.8% | $4,033,031▲60.6% | $4,230,180▲60.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $972,396▼1.1% | $998,444▲24.0% | $2,511,355▲2.2% | $2,634,756▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $982,926▼21.0% | $805,317▲31.9% | $2,457,488▲6.8% | $2,554,209▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,244,687▲110% | $610,462▲6.4% | $2,300,183▲30.8% | $2,398,339▲29.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $592,970 | $574,003▼1.4% | $1,759,035▲11.9% | $1,853,383▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $582,287▲21.8% | $1,572,109▲2.0% | $1,663,029▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $477,961▼14.4% | $1,541,240▲10.8% | $1,656,039▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $558,167▲6.7% | $1,390,635▲11.6% | $1,440,009▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $523,328 | $1,246,040 | $1,348,888 | 990 |
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.
Grants received · $5.8M total
66 grants to Bread & Roses Community Fund totaling $5.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $409,391 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2024 | $110,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support and project support | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $7,807 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $5,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $2,034,350 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $280,900 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2023 | $132,500 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $56,500 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Public affairs | 2023 | $30,250 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2023 | $29,250 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2023 | $11,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support and project support | 2023 | $7,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Public service | 2022 | $333,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $172,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Bread & Roses Community Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bread & Roses Community Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-2047297, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bread & Roses Community Fund's EIN?
- Bread & Roses Community Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-2047297.
- How much revenue does Bread & Roses Community Fund report?
- Bread & Roses Community Fund reported $4,919,722 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bread & Roses Community Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Bread & Roses Community Fund B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Bread & Roses Community Fund (EIN 23-2047297) 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.