Bu-gata is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 2003, with $365,290 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$365K
▲ 20.6% vs prior year
Housing median: $408K
Expenses (FY2024)
$308K
Net assets
$171K
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 Bu-gata— 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 Bu-gata: 7 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 Bu-gata— 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 Bu-gata: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $107K (FY2011) to $365K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
15.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$174K
Total liabilities
$2,611
Net assets
$171K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $365,290▲20.6% | $307,991▲1.8% | $171,062▲50.4% | $173,673▲40.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $302,827▲27.2% | $302,435▲56.0% | $113,763▲0.3% | $123,272▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $238,163▲15.9% | $193,900▲0.3% | $113,371▲64.0% | $116,998▲69.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $205,449 | $193,228▲13.3% | $69,108▲21.5% | $69,108▲21.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $205,539▲28.1% | $170,572▼6.3% | $56,887▲160% | $56,887▲160% | 990 |
| 2019 | $160,488▼17.9% | $182,024▲7.7% | $21,920▼49.6% | $21,920▼49.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $195,521▲13.6% | $168,943▼9.5% | $43,456▲157% | $43,456▲157% | 990 |
| 2017 | $172,100▲11.4% | $186,691▼2.9% | $16,878▼46.4% | $16,878▼46.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $154,458▼24.5% | $192,273▲1.2% | $31,469▼54.6% | $31,469▼54.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $204,633▲61.1% | $190,043▲18.1% | $69,284▲26.7% | $69,284▲26.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $127,017▼19.4% | $160,948▲0.6% | $54,694▼38.3% | $54,694▼38.3% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $157,515▲42.1% | $159,955▲28.5% | $88,625▼2.7% | $88,625▼2.7% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $110,827▲4.0% | $124,505▲15.6% | $91,065▼13.1% | $91,065▼13.1% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $106,563 | $107,678 | $104,743 | $104,743 | 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.
4 grants to Bu-gata totaling $279K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $80,000 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2016 | $10,000 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support building | 2015 | $20,000 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support building building building | 2014 | $169,000 |
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Data for Bu-gata (EIN 75-3079428) 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.