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 Easley, South Carolina, registered in 1985, with $119,426 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 2766, Easley, SC, 29641 EIN 56-1784933 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2024)
$119K
▼ 13.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$114K
Net assets
$105K
Employees
—
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
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 rating11 mo reserves · +5% 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: 11 mo reserves · +5% 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 →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 2766, Easley, SC, 29641
- City
- Easley
- State
- South Carolina
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $164K (FY2010) to $119K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $105K
Operating margin
4.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$105K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$105K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $119,426▼13.0% | $113,906▲24.3% | $105,020▲5.5% | $105,020▲5.5% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $137,297▲0.5% | $91,672▼1.1% | $99,500▼72.8% | $99,500▼72.8% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $136,612▲131% | $92,661▲105% | $366,303▲13.6% | $366,303▲13.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $59,084▼60.2% | $45,228▼46.7% | $322,352▲4.5% | $322,352▲4.5% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $148,345▲1.2% | $84,919▼38.9% | $308,496▼36.6% | $308,496▼36.6% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $146,609▼5.6% | $139,097▼15.6% | $486,911▲1.6% | $486,911▲1.6% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $155,356▼3.9% | $164,870▲12.6% | $479,399▼1.9% | $479,399▼1.9% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $161,621▲5.5% | $146,477▼5.5% | $488,913▲3.2% | $488,913▲3.2% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $153,186▼10.6% | $154,983▲7.9% | $473,769▼0.4% | $473,769▼0.4% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $171,374▲49.6% | $143,637▲11.2% | $475,566▲6.2% | $475,566▲6.2% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $114,536▼29.7% | $129,212▲11.0% | $447,829▼3.2% | $447,829▼3.2% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $162,938▲29.8% | $116,395▼2.5% | $462,505▲11.2% | $462,505▲11.2% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $125,549▼11.2% | $119,322▼19.9% | $415,962▲1.5% | $415,962▲1.5% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $141,457▼13.6% | $148,979▲44.5% | $409,735▼1.8% | $409,735▼1.8% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $163,636 | $103,129 | $417,257 | $417,257 | 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 56-1784933, based in Easley, South Carolina.
- What is Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association's EIN?
- Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 56-1784933.
- How much revenue does Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association report?
- Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association reported $119,426 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 C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association (EIN 56-1784933) 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.