D C Blues Society Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
D C Blues Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1988, with $36,497 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
5335 Wisconsin Ave Nw Ste 440, Washington, DC, 20015 EIN 52-1517733 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2024)
$36K
▲ 43.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$28K
Net assets
$36K
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 D C Blues Society Inc— 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 rating16 mo reserves · +24% 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 D C Blues Society Inc: 16 mo reserves · +24% 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 D C Blues Society Inc— 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 D C Blues Society Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 5335 Wisconsin Ave Nw Ste 440, Washington, DC, 20015
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $19K (FY2020) to $36K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $350Net assets $36K
Operating margin
23.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$37K
Total liabilities
$350
Net assets
$36K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,497▲43.0% | $27,849▼17.3% | $36,185▲31.4% | $36,535▲32.7% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $25,529▼19.6% | $33,686▼14.3% | $27,537▼22.9% | $27,537▼22.9% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $31,762▲105% | $39,321▲106% | $35,694▼17.5% | $35,694▼17.5% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $15,467▼19.5% | $19,062▲90.2% | $43,253▼7.7% | $43,253▼7.7% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $19,223 | $10,022 | $46,848 | $46,848 | 990EZ |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is D C Blues Society Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. D C Blues Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1517733, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is D C Blues Society Inc's EIN?
- D C Blues Society Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1517733.
- How much revenue does D C Blues Society Inc report?
- D C Blues Society Inc reported $36,497 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does D C Blues Society Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades D C Blues Society Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for D C Blues Society Inc (EIN 52-1517733) 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.