Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Maria, California, registered in 2015, with $4,900,967 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 184, Santa Maria, CA, 93456 EIN 65-1234981 Since 2015
Revenue (FY2023)
$4.9M
▲ 31.8% vs prior year
Mental Health median: $333K
Expenses (FY2023)
$4.7M
Net assets
$878K
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
—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 Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · +4% 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 Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley: 2 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a B 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 Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley— 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 Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 184, Santa Maria, CA, 93456
- City
- Santa Maria
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Substance Abuse Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $762K (FY2014) to $4.9M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.0MNet assets $878K
Operating margin
3.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.9M
Total liabilities
$1.0M
Net assets
$878K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,900,967▲31.8% | $4,708,345▲22.8% | $878,247▲143% | $1,911,205▲19.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,718,676▲25.8% | $3,832,863▲38.0% | $361,956▼47.1% | $1,598,357▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,955,456▲35.0% | $2,777,217▲13.3% | $684,351▲600% | $1,489,812▲20.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,189,113▼6.5% | $2,451,779▲1.7% | -$136,751▼128% | $1,239,300▲65.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,341,822▼2.7% | $2,410,396▲17.8% | $481,372▼7.3% | $750,927▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,406,602▲45.6% | $2,046,235▲24.4% | $519,195▲167% | $701,224▲115% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,653,103▲31.6% | $1,645,164▲32.9% | $194,329▲4.5% | $326,884▲20.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,255,702▲2.5% | $1,237,781▲6.8% | $185,890▲10.7% | $271,711▲23.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,225,441▲60.9% | $1,158,958▲65.0% | $167,969▲65.5% | $219,811▲57.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $761,635 | $702,550 | $101,486 | $139,974 | 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 · $479K total
13 grants to Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley totaling $479K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Behavioral health & health care | 2024 | $41,500 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Child care | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Cottage Health | Athletic classes for youth with adverse childhood experiences | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Cottage Health | Athletic classes for youth with adverse childhood experiences | 2022 | $59,296 |
| Public Health Institute | Capacity building | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Public Health Institute | Technical assistance | 2021 | $135,000 |
| Cottage Health | Teach parents the community resilience model (crm) as part of parenting education classes. | 2021 | $48,500 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Mental health, crisis intervention | 2021 | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Behavioral health | 2020 | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Human services | 2019 | $22,500 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Education and youth development | 2018 | $25,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2018 | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Education and youth development | 2017 | $37,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 65-1234981, based in Santa Maria, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley's EIN?
- Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 65-1234981.
- How much revenue does Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley report?
- Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley reported $4,900,967 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley have?
- CharityIndex grades Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley (EIN 65-1234981) 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.