Center For the Encouragement of Self-reliance is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Las Vegas, Nevada, registered in 1999, with $664,406 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$664K
▲ 10442.6% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$135K
Net assets
$7.5M
Employees
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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 Center For the Encouragement of Self-reliance— 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 Center For the Encouragement of Self-reliance: 666 mo reserves · +80% margin earns a B+ 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 Center For the Encouragement of Self-reliance— 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 Center For the Encouragement of Self-reliance: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $103K (FY2013) to $664K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
79.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$7.5M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $664,406▲10443% | $135,095▲106% | $7,492,830▲17.3% | $7,492,830▲17.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | -$6,424▼104% | $65,710▼6.4% | $6,390,141▲26.7% | $6,390,141▲26.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $165,604▼88.3% | $70,197▲117% | $5,041,781▼24.6% | $5,041,781▼24.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,409,485▲3612% | $32,291▲13.1% | $6,685,849▲39.2% | $6,685,849▲39.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $37,970▼51.2% | $28,557▼70.4% | $4,803,266▼0.6% | $4,803,266▼18.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $77,818▲13.1% | $96,371▲8.4% | $4,830,492▼24.9% | $5,883,855▼8.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $68,785▼32.9% | $88,938▼43.7% | $6,434,114▼1.3% | $6,434,114▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $102,508▼0.2% | $158,006▼30.3% | $6,516,204▼21.0% | $6,516,204▼21.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $102,669 | $226,579▼3.6% | $8,249,288▲0.1% | $8,249,288▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $234,939▼13.7% | $8,241,654▲0.7% | $8,530,579▲4.3% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $272,277 | $8,180,665 | $8,180,665 | 990PF |
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Data for Center For the Encouragement of Self-reliance (EIN 88-0378074) 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.