Communities For A Healthy Bay
Only null% goes to programs
Communities For A Healthy Bay is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Tacoma, Washington, registered in 1993, with $801,286 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
535 Dock St Ste 213, Tacoma, WA, 98402 EIN 91-1515969 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2024)
$801K
▲ 37.1% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$730K
Net assets
$135K
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 Communities For A Healthy Bay— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · +9% 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 Communities For A Healthy Bay: 2 mo reserves · +9% 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 Communities For A Healthy Bay— 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 Communities For A Healthy Bay: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 535 Dock St Ste 213, Tacoma, WA, 98402
- City
- Tacoma
- State
- Washington
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $485K (FY2013) to $801K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $147KNet assets $135K
Operating margin
8.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$282K
Total liabilities
$147K
Net assets
$135K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $801,286▲37.1% | $730,366▲11.8% | $135,160▲110% | $281,798▲129% | 990 |
| 2023 | $584,562▼13.5% | $653,418▼3.7% | $64,240▼51.7% | $123,229▼49.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $675,761▼9.9% | $678,213▲7.4% | $133,096▼1.8% | $246,203▲22.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $750,262▲73.6% | $631,306▲16.4% | $135,548▲717% | $200,615▲25.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $432,244▼13.4% | $542,461▲25.0% | $16,592▼86.9% | $159,482▼11.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $499,198▲15.9% | $433,985▲4.5% | $126,809▲109% | $180,972▲79.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $430,850▼29.3% | $415,443▼28.9% | $60,638▲44.6% | $100,822▼12.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $609,790▲4.0% | $584,348▼4.7% | $41,944▲154% | $114,887▼20.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $586,284▲51.2% | $612,957▲28.5% | $16,502▼61.8% | $144,121▼34.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $387,627▼15.6% | $477,108▲3.6% | $43,175▼67.5% | $220,327▲58.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $459,452▼5.2% | $460,419▼12.1% | $132,656▼0.7% | $139,460▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $484,768 | $524,028▲8.2% | $133,623▼22.7% | $152,861▼12.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $484,175▼5.6% | $172,883▼23.6% | $174,014▼23.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $512,699▲13.0% | $226,327▼27.3% | $227,365▼28.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $453,810 | $311,499 | $319,114 | 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.
Grants received · $54K total
7 grants to Communities For A Healthy Bay totaling $54K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Charitable Gift Fund | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $6,750 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $6,165 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide bay patrol capital support; to provide general support | 2021 | $7,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $6,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $6,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $10,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Communities For A Healthy Bay a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Communities For A Healthy Bay is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-1515969, based in Tacoma, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Communities For A Healthy Bay's EIN?
- Communities For A Healthy Bay's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-1515969.
- How much revenue does Communities For A Healthy Bay report?
- Communities For A Healthy Bay reported $801,286 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Communities For A Healthy Bay have?
- CharityIndex grades Communities For A Healthy Bay B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Communities For A Healthy Bay (EIN 91-1515969) 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.