D C S Different Drummers
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
D C S Different Drummers is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1981, with $181,941 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 57099, Washington, DC, 20037 EIN 52-1224497 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2024)
$182K
▲ 6.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$173K
Net assets
$392K
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 S Different Drummers— 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 rating27 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 D C S Different Drummers: 27 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 D C S Different Drummers— 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 S Different Drummers: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 57099, Washington, DC, 20037
- 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 $59K (FY2014) to $182K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $7,525Net assets $392K
Operating margin
4.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$399K
Total liabilities
$7,525
Net assets
$392K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $181,941▲6.9% | $173,184▲9.6% | $391,697▲223% | $399,222▲227% | 990 |
| 2023 | $170,194▼13.1% | $158,016▼5.5% | $121,215▼33.4% | $122,115▼33.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $195,881▲95.7% | $167,161▲99.5% | $182,041▲17.5% | $183,259▲17.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $100,118▲63.7% | $83,792▲28.1% | $154,924▲11.8% | $156,293▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $61,146▼27.4% | $65,386▼11.1% | $138,598▼3.0% | $139,963▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $84,264▼8.9% | $73,574▼3.2% | $142,838▲8.4% | $144,532▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $92,507▼40.2% | $75,974▲17.8% | $131,828▲57.8% | $132,544▲54.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $154,803▲161% | $64,508▲3.6% | $83,539▲36.0% | $85,982▲34.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $59,386 | $62,256 | $61,434 | $64,110 | 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 · $12K total
2 grants to D C S Different Drummers totaling $12K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2020 | $5,807 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2019 | $6,333 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is D C S Different Drummers a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. D C S Different Drummers is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1224497, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is D C S Different Drummers's EIN?
- D C S Different Drummers's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1224497.
- How much revenue does D C S Different Drummers report?
- D C S Different Drummers reported $181,941 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does D C S Different Drummers have?
- CharityIndex grades D C S Different Drummers B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for D C S Different Drummers (EIN 52-1224497) 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.