Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Warwick, Rhode Island, registered in 1979, with $1,868,663 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 9476, Warwick, RI, 02889 EIN 05-0384053 Since 1979
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.9M
▲ 12.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.8M
Net assets
$3.3M
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 Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center— 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 rating22 mo reserves · +3% 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 Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center: 22 mo reserves · +3% 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 Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center— 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 Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 9476, Warwick, RI, 02889
- City
- Warwick
- State
- Rhode Island
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $873K (FY2013) to $1.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $89KNet assets $3.3M
Operating margin
3.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.4M
Total liabilities
$89K
Net assets
$3.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,868,663▲12.1% | $1,811,345▲5.8% | $3,310,628▲1.8% | $3,399,548▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,667,520▲25.8% | $1,711,689▲25.8% | $3,253,310▼1.3% | $3,320,831▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,325,583▲10.4% | $1,360,644▲13.0% | $3,297,479▼1.1% | $3,481,663▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,200,804▲4.7% | $1,203,694▼6.0% | $3,332,540▲0.1% | $3,446,244▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,146,907▲10.2% | $1,280,459▲20.7% | $3,330,342▼0.4% | $3,440,129▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,041,035▲17.0% | $1,060,990▲7.9% | $3,343,002▲69.0% | $3,463,447▲67.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $889,472▲3.0% | $983,160▲11.3% | $1,977,856▼2.1% | $2,062,423▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $863,444▲0.4% | $883,518▲0.4% | $2,021,167▼0.9% | $2,109,181▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $859,891▲2.0% | $880,192▲4.6% | $2,039,291▼1.0% | $2,104,860 | 990 |
| 2015 | $843,258▲5.3% | $841,532▲1.7% | $2,059,592▲2.0% | $2,104,787▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $800,586▼8.3% | $827,532▲3.4% | $2,018,809▼1.3% | $2,066,995▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $873,264 | $800,329▼4.7% | $2,045,755▲3.7% | $2,084,965▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $840,187▼5.0% | $1,972,820▼3.8% | $2,014,531▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $884,271▲3.6% | $2,051,107▼3.3% | $2,104,141▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $853,933▼8.2% | $2,120,032▲5.1% | $2,159,943▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $929,778 | $2,016,562 | $2,070,321 | 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 · $400K total
15 grants to Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center totaling $400K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Bhn - basic human needs (primary) | 2024 | $5,323 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Basic human needs | 2023 | $8,944 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $5,250 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | General operating support | 2022 | $128,879 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Ebcc strategic plan | 2022 | $10,000 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | General operating; support the work of ebc center; crisis case management and counseling services; covid-19 vaccination incentive fund grant | 2021 | $38,935 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Domestic violence/sexual assault advocacy program | 2020 | $47,688 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Domestic violence/sexual assault advocacy program | 2020 | $47,688 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Covid-19 relief | 2020 | $47,000 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Covid-19 relief | 2020 | $47,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $5,500 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | General operating | 2020 | $3,540 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | General operating | 2020 | $3,540 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Prevention and social justice | 2020 | $250 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Prevention and social justice | 2020 | $250 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 05-0384053, based in Warwick, Rhode Island. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center's EIN?
- Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 05-0384053.
- How much revenue does Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center report?
- Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center reported $1,868,663 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center have?
- CharityIndex grades Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center (EIN 05-0384053) 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.