Ethel Wilson Bowles & Robert Bowles Memorial Fund
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ethel Wilson Bowles & Robert Bowles Memorial Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pasadena, California, registered in 1974, with $1,706,389 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
301 E Colorado Blvd Ste 900, Pasadena, CA, 91101 EIN 95-6481575 Since 1974
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.7M
▲ 63.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.3M
Net assets
$6.2M
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.
C+
★★★★
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 Ethel Wilson Bowles & Robert Bowles Memorial Fund— 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 rating59 mo reserves · +26% 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 Ethel Wilson Bowles & Robert Bowles Memorial Fund: 59 mo reserves · +26% 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 Ethel Wilson Bowles & Robert Bowles Memorial Fund— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Ethel Wilson Bowles & Robert Bowles Memorial Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 301 E Colorado Blvd Ste 900, Pasadena, CA, 91101
- City
- Pasadena
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.2M (FY2014) to $1.7M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $6.2M
Operating margin
26.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$6.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,706,389▲63.0% | $1,256,744▼0.8% | $6,155,771▲7.8% | $6,155,771▲7.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,046,812▲44.8% | $1,266,381▲3.2% | $5,708,304▼3.6% | $5,708,304▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $722,834▼15.8% | $1,227,585▲12.0% | $5,921,007▼7.9% | $5,921,007▼8.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $858,563▼7.6% | $1,095,772▲1.6% | $6,426,034▼3.6% | $6,446,052▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $928,769▼13.5% | $1,078,796▼1.8% | $6,668,675▼2.2% | $6,668,675▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,073,325▲6.1% | $1,098,972▼1.8% | $6,819,250▼0.4% | $6,819,250▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,011,456▲12.5% | $1,119,652▼0.4% | $6,844,897▼1.6% | $6,844,897▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $898,883▲62.7% | $1,124,610▼0.6% | $6,953,093▼3.0% | $6,953,093▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $552,351▼24.8% | $1,131,745▼8.5% | $7,170,695▼7.4% | $7,180,956▼7.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $734,096▼40.9% | $1,236,220▲7.6% | $7,747,890▼6.1% | $7,758,151▼6.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,243,161 | $1,148,847 | $8,250,014 | $8,260,275 | 990PF |
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 Ethel Wilson Bowles & Robert Bowles Memorial Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ethel Wilson Bowles & Robert Bowles Memorial Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-6481575, based in Pasadena, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ethel Wilson Bowles & Robert Bowles Memorial Fund's EIN?
- Ethel Wilson Bowles & Robert Bowles Memorial Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-6481575.
- How much revenue does Ethel Wilson Bowles & Robert Bowles Memorial Fund report?
- Ethel Wilson Bowles & Robert Bowles Memorial Fund reported $1,706,389 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ethel Wilson Bowles & Robert Bowles Memorial Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Ethel Wilson Bowles & Robert Bowles Memorial Fund C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ethel Wilson Bowles & Robert Bowles Memorial Fund (EIN 95-6481575) 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.