Friends of the Inyo
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Friends of the Inyo is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bishop, California, registered in 1997, with $1,107,086 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
621 W Line St Ste 201, Bishop, CA, 93514 EIN 77-0389436 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.1M
▲ 17.7% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.0M
Net assets
$532K
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 Friends of the Inyo— 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 rating6 mo reserves · +6% 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 Friends of the Inyo: 6 mo reserves · +6% 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 Friends of the Inyo— 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 Friends of the Inyo: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 621 W Line St Ste 201, Bishop, CA, 93514
- City
- Bishop
- State
- California
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $480K (FY2014) to $1.1M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $12KNet assets $532K
Operating margin
5.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$544K
Total liabilities
$12K
Net assets
$532K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,107,086▲17.7% | $1,045,105▲9.1% | $532,361▲17.8% | $544,026▲17.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $940,557▲19.3% | $957,611▼1.4% | $451,970▼1.6% | $461,820▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $788,474▼18.9% | $970,750▲38.0% | $459,099▼26.2% | $480,060▼24.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $972,026▲28.8% | $703,440▲33.8% | $621,918▲52.9% | $638,440▲25.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $754,546▲37.7% | $525,708▼14.3% | $406,771▲129% | $510,709▲175% | 990 |
| 2019 | $547,883▼5.4% | $613,591▲7.0% | $177,835▼27.5% | $185,739▼27.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $579,348▲22.5% | $573,571▲20.7% | $245,255▲3.3% | $255,781▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $472,933▼12.3% | $475,040▼4.2% | $237,532▼19.3% | $248,856▼17.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $539,119▲12.1% | $495,654▲11.6% | $294,286▲17.3% | $302,191▲16.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $480,918▲0.2% | $444,218▼13.7% | $250,821▲17.1% | $258,454▲19.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $479,922 | $515,021 | $214,121 | $216,291 | 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 · $775K total
29 grants to Friends of the Inyo totaling $775K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Community improvement & capacity building | 2024 | $195,547 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, climate change, and/or environmental equity and justice | 2024 | $50,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $10,710 |
| National Forest Foundation | Support us national forests and grasslands | 2023 | $65,676 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, climate change, and/or environ. equity and justice. | 2023 | $49,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | To support organizing efforts that advance tribal support in defense of and permanent protection for conglomerate mesa | 2023 | $35,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $11,700 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $7,950 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $6,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $6,098 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $6,757 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2022 | $6,080 |
| National Forest Foundation | Support us national forests and grasslands | 2021 | $54,019 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2021 | $8,330 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $6,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of the Inyo a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Friends of the Inyo is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 77-0389436, based in Bishop, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Friends of the Inyo's EIN?
- Friends of the Inyo's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 77-0389436.
- How much revenue does Friends of the Inyo report?
- Friends of the Inyo reported $1,107,086 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Friends of the Inyo have?
- CharityIndex grades Friends of the Inyo B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Friends of the Inyo (EIN 77-0389436) 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.