Citizens For A Better Eastern Shore
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Citizens For A Better Eastern Shore is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Eastville, Virginia, registered in 1996, with $142,880 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 882, Eastville, VA, 23347 EIN 54-1518922 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2024)
$143K
▲ 9.2% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$135K
Net assets
$161K
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
★★★★
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 →—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 Citizens For A Better Eastern Shore— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating14 mo reserves · +5% 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 Citizens For A Better Eastern Shore: 14 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a A 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 Citizens For A Better Eastern Shore— 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 Citizens For A Better Eastern Shore: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 882, Eastville, VA, 23347
- City
- Eastville
- State
- Virginia
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $52K (FY2013) to $143K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2,183Net assets $161K
Operating margin
5.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$163K
Total liabilities
$2,183
Net assets
$161K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $142,880▲9.2% | $135,088▲2.9% | $160,873▲8.2% | $163,056▲8.4% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $130,792▼1.9% | $131,222▲12.5% | $148,705▲1.8% | $150,487▲1.9% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $133,372▲30.7% | $116,619▲4.3% | $146,099▲10.2% | $147,738▲10.2% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $102,017▲39.6% | $111,852▼1.2% | $132,623▲28.2% | $134,092▲25.8% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $73,080▼43.3% | $113,210▼11.3% | $103,451▼24.5% | $106,627▼43.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $128,850▲45.5% | $127,582▲24.1% | $136,948▲0.5% | $188,611▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $88,582▲45.8% | $102,767▲56.6% | $136,217▼8.9% | $189,877▲24.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $60,736▲17.2% | $65,622▲9.1% | $149,572▼1.6% | $152,837▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $51,832 | $60,150 | $152,025 | $153,704 | 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 Citizens For A Better Eastern Shore a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Citizens For A Better Eastern Shore is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 54-1518922, based in Eastville, Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Citizens For A Better Eastern Shore's EIN?
- Citizens For A Better Eastern Shore's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 54-1518922.
- How much revenue does Citizens For A Better Eastern Shore report?
- Citizens For A Better Eastern Shore reported $142,880 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Citizens For A Better Eastern Shore have?
- CharityIndex grades Citizens For A Better Eastern Shore B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Citizens For A Better Eastern Shore (EIN 54-1518922) 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.