Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buffalo, New York, registered in 1999, with $115,458 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 1504, Buffalo, NY, 14240 EIN 52-6912468 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2024)
$115K
▲ 75.9% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$93K
Net assets
$1.3M
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.
C+
—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 Freda B Bowers 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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating171 mo reserves · +19% 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 Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation: 171 mo reserves · +19% 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 Freda B Bowers 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 Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1504, Buffalo, NY, 14240
- City
- Buffalo
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Philanthropy Programs
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $38K (FY2020) to $115K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.3M
Operating margin
19.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $115,458▲75.9% | $93,160▼7.1% | $1,331,330▲1.7% | $1,331,330▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $65,651▲3.8% | $100,267▼10.3% | $1,309,420▼2.6% | $1,309,420▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $63,260▼63.7% | $111,754▲12.1% | $1,344,320▼3.5% | $1,344,320▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $174,359▲356% | $99,709▼7.6% | $1,393,297▲5.6% | $1,393,297▲5.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $38,208 | $107,925 | $1,319,085 | $1,319,085 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-6912468, based in Buffalo, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-6912468.
- How much revenue does Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation report?
- Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation reported $115,458 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Freda B Bowers Charitable Foundation (EIN 52-6912468) 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.