H E A R T S Connection
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
H E A R T S Connection is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bakersfield, California, registered in 1998, with $583,982 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
4500 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA, 93309 EIN 77-0490433 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$584K
▲ 29.0% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$497K
Net assets
$292K
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 H E A R T S Connection— 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 rating7 mo reserves · +15% 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 H E A R T S Connection: 7 mo reserves · +15% 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 H E A R T S Connection— 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 H E A R T S Connection: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4500 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA, 93309
- City
- Bakersfield
- State
- California
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $659K (FY2013) to $584K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $32KNet assets $292K
Operating margin
15.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$323K
Total liabilities
$32K
Net assets
$292K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $583,982▲29.0% | $496,545▲16.1% | $291,513▲42.8% | $323,047▲39.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $452,822▲25.7% | $427,649▲26.7% | $204,076▲14.1% | $230,930▲18.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $360,359▲6.8% | $337,614▲11.9% | $178,903▲14.6% | $195,455▼14.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $337,419▲54.8% | $301,598▲36.1% | $156,158▲29.8% | $229,170▲69.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $217,943▲25.1% | $221,638▼4.9% | $120,337▼3.0% | $135,100▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $174,182▼20.6% | $232,971▲0.1% | $124,032▼30.1% | $139,048▼29.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $219,406▼22.5% | $232,833▼22.1% | $177,461▼7.0% | $196,991▼9.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $282,986▼10.9% | $299,078▼3.7% | $190,888▼7.8% | $216,442▼9.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $317,771▲1.7% | $310,483▼20.4% | $206,980▲3.6% | $239,633▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $312,409▼25.8% | $389,941▼48.0% | $199,692▼24.4% | $257,113▼19.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $421,089▼36.1% | $750,461▲15.0% | $264,155▼52.2% | $319,777▼50.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $659,382 | $652,619▲4.6% | $552,950▲1.2% | $642,095▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $624,059▲1.5% | $546,187▲6.6% | $669,872▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $614,683 | $512,400 | $602,024 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is H E A R T S Connection a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. H E A R T S Connection is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 77-0490433, based in Bakersfield, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is H E A R T S Connection's EIN?
- H E A R T S Connection's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 77-0490433.
- How much revenue does H E A R T S Connection report?
- H E A R T S Connection reported $583,982 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does H E A R T S Connection have?
- CharityIndex grades H E A R T S Connection B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for H E A R T S Connection (EIN 77-0490433) 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.