Charles A Becker Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Charles A Becker Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buellton, California, registered in 1998, with $430,086 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1570 W Highway 246, Buellton, CA, 93427 EIN 33-0758379 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2025)
$430K
▲ 11.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$217K
Net assets
$1.1M
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
—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 Charles A Becker Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating63 mo reserves · +50% 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 Charles A Becker Foundation: 63 mo reserves · +50% margin earns a B+ 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 Charles A Becker Foundation— 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 Charles A Becker Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1570 W Highway 246, Buellton, CA, 93427
- City
- Buellton
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Philanthropy Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $137K (FY2014) to $430K (FY2025) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.1M
Operating margin
49.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $430,086▲11.3% | $216,598▼24.2% | $1,143,255▼9.4% | $1,143,255▼9.4% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $386,340▲257% | $285,601▲34.3% | $1,261,806▼5.1% | $1,261,806▼5.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $108,086▲531% | $212,630▼5.0% | $1,329,017▲15.1% | $1,329,017▲15.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $17,128▼95.4% | $223,719▼28.3% | $1,154,611▼29.4% | $1,154,611▼29.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $371,437▲1214% | $312,039▲2.9% | $1,635,900▲4.6% | $1,635,900▲4.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $28,273▼53.7% | $303,302▲62.2% | $1,563,809▼0.8% | $1,563,809▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $61,005▲13.6% | $186,939▼31.6% | $1,577,138▲14.4% | $1,578,326▲14.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $53,719▼46.1% | $273,407▲16.1% | $1,378,284▼14.7% | $1,380,274▼14.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $99,718▲11.4% | $235,483▼89.4% | $1,616,127▼34.3% | $1,618,221▼34.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $89,492▼34.5% | $2,223,592▲318% | $2,461,336▼47.1% | $2,463,432▼47.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $136,667 | $531,758 | $4,649,938 | $4,652,372 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Charles A Becker Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Charles A Becker Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 33-0758379, based in Buellton, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Charles A Becker Foundation's EIN?
- Charles A Becker Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 33-0758379.
- How much revenue does Charles A Becker Foundation report?
- Charles A Becker Foundation reported $430,086 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Charles A Becker Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Charles A Becker Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Charles A Becker Foundation (EIN 33-0758379) 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.