F William Beckwith & Leola I Beckwith Charitable Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
F William Beckwith & Leola I Beckwith Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ames, Iowa, registered in 1998, with $222,455 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
3104 Diamond St, Ames, IA, 50010 EIN 42-1448419 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$222K
▲ 155.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$403K
Net assets
$6.7M
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.
F
—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 F William Beckwith & Leola I Beckwith Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating201 mo reserves · -81% 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 F William Beckwith & Leola I Beckwith Charitable Foundation: 201 mo reserves · -81% margin earns a F 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 F William Beckwith & Leola I Beckwith Charitable Foundation— 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 F William Beckwith & Leola I Beckwith Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3104 Diamond St, Ames, IA, 50010
- City
- Ames
- State
- Iowa
- Subcategory
- Philanthropy Programs
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $485K (FY2014) to $222K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $6.7M
Operating margin
-81.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$6.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $222,455▲156% | $403,201▲46.2% | $6,739,331▲8.2% | $6,739,331▲8.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $87,010▲113% | $275,799▼5.5% | $6,229,866▲20.3% | $6,229,867▲20.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$653,995▼170% | $291,925▲691% | $5,178,594▼18.9% | $5,178,594▼18.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $930,780▲369% | $36,895▼89.0% | $6,387,419▲13.9% | $6,387,419▲13.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $198,479▼35.1% | $335,627▲8.6% | $5,610,256▲1.7% | $5,610,256▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $305,733▼44.9% | $309,163▼8.0% | $5,517,650▼3.3% | $5,517,650▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $554,759▼62.5% | $336,229▲1.4% | $5,707,812▲10.8% | $5,707,812▲10.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,479,728▲600% | $331,436▼7.3% | $5,151,477▲24.0% | $5,151,477▲24.0% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $211,487▲7.3% | $357,475▲47.5% | $4,155,553▼3.4% | $4,155,553▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $197,062▼59.4% | $242,279▲68.0% | $4,301,541▼1.0% | $4,301,541▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $484,947 | $144,224▼37.6% | $4,346,758▲34.1% | $4,346,758▲34.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $231,243▲0.4% | $3,240,472▼2.1% | $3,240,472▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $230,277▲0.4% | $3,309,790▲2.4% | $3,309,790▲2.4% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $229,446 | $3,231,851 | $3,231,851 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is F William Beckwith & Leola I Beckwith Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. F William Beckwith & Leola I Beckwith Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1448419, based in Ames, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is F William Beckwith & Leola I Beckwith Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- F William Beckwith & Leola I Beckwith Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1448419.
- How much revenue does F William Beckwith & Leola I Beckwith Charitable Foundation report?
- F William Beckwith & Leola I Beckwith Charitable Foundation reported $222,455 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does F William Beckwith & Leola I Beckwith Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades F William Beckwith & Leola I Beckwith Charitable Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for F William Beckwith & Leola I Beckwith Charitable Foundation (EIN 42-1448419) 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.