Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Sudbury, Massachusetts, registered in 1985, with $90,277 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 27, Sudbury, MA, 01776 EIN 41-1728030 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2023)
$90K
▼ 0.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$70K
Net assets
$132K
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 Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association— 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 rating23 mo reserves · +23% 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 Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association: 23 mo reserves · +23% 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 Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association— 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 Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 27, Sudbury, MA, 01776
- City
- Sudbury
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $115K (FY2010) to $90K (FY2023) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $21KNet assets $132K
Operating margin
23.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$153K
Total liabilities
$21K
Net assets
$132K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $90,277▼0.9% | $69,523▼18.0% | $132,118▲18.6% | $152,626▲12.9% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $91,130▲31.9% | $84,775▲58.3% | $111,364▼3.6% | $135,219▼6.9% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $69,112▼10.3% | $53,559▼21.1% | $115,529▲11.1% | $145,249▲7.1% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $77,008▼12.3% | $67,841▼13.7% | $103,994▲15.7% | $135,659▲15.4% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $87,822▼14.7% | $78,581▼29.6% | $89,917▲29.1% | $117,527▲8.4% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $102,970▼12.8% | $111,602▼6.7% | $69,663▼19.7% | $108,448▼4.6% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $118,149▲5.1% | $119,679▲8.0% | $86,787▼1.7% | $113,637▼2.1% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $112,372▼4.9% | $110,792▼13.7% | $88,317▲7.0% | $116,060▼0.5% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $118,209▲12.0% | $128,439▲2.0% | $82,537▼14.7% | $116,622▼13.7% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $105,558▼9.5% | $125,957▲10.6% | $96,800▼15.6% | $135,205▼8.8% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $116,619▲10.6% | $113,884▲7.6% | $114,658▲5.0% | $148,321▲8.7% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $105,395▼0.3% | $105,878▲7.6% | $109,178▼0.4% | $136,433▼4.7% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $105,752▼8.0% | $98,441▼11.3% | $109,661▲2.2% | $143,196▲13.9% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $114,964 | $111,027 | $107,281 | $125,701 | 990EZ |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-1728030, based in Sudbury, Massachusetts.
- What is Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association's EIN?
- Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-1728030.
- How much revenue does Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association report?
- Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association reported $90,277 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association (EIN 41-1728030) 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.