Bud & Barbara Hellman Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Bud & Barbara Hellman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Hidden Hills, California, registered in 1987, with $38,692 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
25040 Ashley Ridge Rd, Hidden Hills, CA, 91302 EIN 95-4079313 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2023)
$39K
▲ 13.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$65K
Net assets
$858K
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.
F
—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 Bud & Barbara Hellman Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating159 mo reserves · -67% 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 Bud & Barbara Hellman Foundation: 159 mo reserves · -67% margin earns a F 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 Bud & Barbara Hellman 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 Bud & Barbara Hellman Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 25040 Ashley Ridge Rd, Hidden Hills, CA, 91302
- City
- Hidden Hills
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $26K (FY2013) to $39K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $100Net assets $858K
Operating margin
-66.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$858K
Total liabilities
$100
Net assets
$858K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $38,692▲13.0% | $64,588▲1.7% | $858,016▲5.4% | $858,116▲5.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $34,240▼18.1% | $63,488▼7.3% | $814,265▲2.6% | $814,365▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $41,802▼20.2% | $68,483▼10.4% | $793,986▼18.2% | $794,086▼18.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $52,370▼63.0% | $76,444▼40.5% | $970,367▲15.0% | $970,467▲15.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $141,604▲310% | $128,513▲1518% | $843,766▼4.5% | $843,866▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $34,573▼64.6% | $7,942▼87.6% | $883,964▲6.5% | $887,364▲6.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $97,798▼56.4% | $63,891▼62.6% | $830,391▲5.3% | $830,391▲5.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $224,203▲279% | $170,626▲39.7% | $788,265▼10.9% | $789,246▼11.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $59,108▼1.2% | $122,150▼29.3% | $884,518▼9.1% | $891,499▼8.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $59,815▲127% | $172,669▼9.0% | $972,539▼5.9% | $973,520▼5.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $26,389 | $189,739▼5.4% | $1,033,942▼10.4% | $1,034,923▼10.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $200,647▼9.8% | $1,154,188▼10.2% | $1,155,175▼11.6% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $222,419▲141% | $1,285,512▲55.1% | $1,306,512▲57.6% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $92,209 | $829,091 | $829,091 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bud & Barbara Hellman Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bud & Barbara Hellman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-4079313, based in Hidden Hills, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bud & Barbara Hellman Foundation's EIN?
- Bud & Barbara Hellman Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-4079313.
- How much revenue does Bud & Barbara Hellman Foundation report?
- Bud & Barbara Hellman Foundation reported $38,692 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bud & Barbara Hellman Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Bud & Barbara Hellman Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Bud & Barbara Hellman Foundation (EIN 95-4079313) 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.