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 $334,224 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 28, Sudbury, MA, 01776 EIN 52-1417028 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2023)
$334K
▲ 22.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$331K
Net assets
$226K
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 rating8 mo reserves · +1% 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: 8 mo reserves · +1% 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 28, Sudbury, MA, 01776
- City
- Sudbury
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $366K (FY2013) to $334K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $4,624Net assets $226K
Operating margin
0.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$231K
Total liabilities
$4,624
Net assets
$226K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $334,224▲22.7% | $331,188▲30.0% | $226,349▲1.4% | $230,973▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $272,316▲75.1% | $254,852▲56.2% | $223,313▲8.5% | $224,037▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $155,561▼18.3% | $163,132▼20.5% | $205,849▼3.5% | $206,472▼8.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $190,463▼6.5% | $205,133▲3.2% | $213,420▼6.4% | $225,698▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $203,762▼9.8% | $198,767▼21.7% | $228,090▲2.2% | $229,415▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $225,866▼24.4% | $253,697▼31.9% | $223,095▼11.1% | $223,095▼11.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $298,626▲14.5% | $372,407▲35.1% | $250,926▼22.7% | $250,926▼22.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $260,805▼15.1% | $275,660▼19.3% | $324,707▼4.4% | $324,707▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $307,165▼14.5% | $341,460▼14.9% | $339,562▼9.2% | $339,562▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $359,304▼1.8% | $401,283▲28.5% | $373,857▼10.1% | $373,857▼10.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $365,717 | $312,314 | $415,836 | $415,836 | 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 52-1417028, based in Sudbury, Massachusetts.
- What is Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association's EIN?
- Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1417028.
- How much revenue does Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association report?
- Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association reported $334,224 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 52-1417028) 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.