Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Arlington, Virginia, registered in 1985, with $5,704,496 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2000 14th St N Ste 300, Arlington, VA, 22201 EIN 52-1224409 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.7M
▼ 4.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.8M
Net assets
$2.1M
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 rating5 mo reserves · +16% 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: 5 mo reserves · +16% 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
Financial trends
Revenue held steady from $5.7M (FY2013) to $5.7M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.8MNet assets $2.1M
Operating margin
16.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.9M
Total liabilities
$2.8M
Net assets
$2.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,704,496▼4.4% | $4,771,338▼4.0% | $2,070,903▲93.2% | $4,898,549▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,965,823▲15.6% | $4,968,565▼14.2% | $1,072,013▲2101% | $5,372,141▲42.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $5,162,531▲65.6% | $5,790,359▲35.7% | -$53,576▼106% | $3,770,198▼15.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,118,242▼43.3% | $4,267,871▼25.0% | $922,241▼56.0% | $4,443,581▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $5,503,964▼4.0% | $5,692,325▲3.5% | $2,095,474▼7.6% | $4,590,153▼30.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $5,732,827▲5.2% | $5,497,660▲3.8% | $2,267,776▲17.8% | $6,578,534▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $5,450,331▼1.4% | $5,295,615▲0.6% | $1,924,418▲5.6% | $6,062,665▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $5,529,531▲15.7% | $5,263,744▲3.0% | $1,821,940▲8.5% | $5,779,023▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $4,778,146▼15.6% | $5,108,320▼12.4% | $1,679,205▼21.2% | $5,574,807▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $5,663,663 | $5,834,715▼5.5% | $2,130,700▼5.7% | $5,390,451▼21.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $6,171,642▲10.6% | $2,258,435▼18.0% | $6,831,497▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $5,579,439▲1.0% | $2,753,556▼18.5% | $7,066,122▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $5,522,907 | $3,380,567 | $7,014,715 | 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.
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 52-1224409, based in Arlington, Virginia.
- What is Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association's EIN?
- Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1224409.
- How much revenue does Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association report?
- Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association reported $5,704,496 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 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 52-1224409) 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.