Brooks Bar-b-que Chartiable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Oneonta, New York, registered in 2000, with $26,021 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$26K
▲ 22.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$22K
Net assets
$8,675
Employees
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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 →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 Brooks Bar-b-que Chartiable Foundation— 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 Brooks Bar-b-que Chartiable Foundation: 5 mo reserves · +16% margin earns a A 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 Brooks Bar-b-que Chartiable Foundation— 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 Brooks Bar-b-que Chartiable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $60K (FY2013) to $26K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
15.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8,675
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$8,675
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,021▲22.6% | $21,935▼21.8% | $8,675▲89.0% | $8,675▲89.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $21,217▲11887% | $28,034▲86.0% | $4,589▼59.8% | $4,589▼59.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $177▼99.3% | $15,075▼69.7% | $11,405▼56.6% | $11,405▼56.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $26,457▼51.1% | $49,760▲150% | $26,303▼47.0% | $26,303▼47.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $54,087▲101% | $19,911▼49.6% | $49,606▲221% | $49,606▲221% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $26,859▲643% | $39,535▲24.7% | $15,430▼45.1% | $15,430▼45.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $3,613▼89.3% | $31,694▲4.5% | $28,106▼50.0% | $28,106▼50.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $33,796▲334% | $30,329▲2.8% | $56,187▲6.6% | $56,187▲6.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $7,782▲58.6% | $29,511▲3.8% | $52,720▼29.2% | $52,720▼29.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $4,907▼91.2% | $28,443▼15.3% | $74,449▼24.0% | $74,449▼24.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $55,578▼7.6% | $33,599▼20.8% | $97,985▲28.9% | $97,985▲28.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $60,159 | $42,420▲102% | $76,006▲30.4% | $76,006▲30.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $21,025▲6.2% | $58,267▲13.9% | $58,267▲13.9% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $19,799 | $51,147 | $51,147 | 990PF |
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Data for Brooks Bar-b-que Chartiable Foundation (EIN 16-6503425) 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.