Helen C Cobbs Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Helen C Cobbs Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Roanoke, Virginia, registered in 2010, with $175,218 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
310 1st St Sw Ste 1100, Roanoke, VA, 24011 EIN 27-6251236 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2024)
$175K
▼ 32.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$303K
Net assets
$4.5M
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.
F
—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 Helen C Cobbs Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating178 mo reserves · -73% 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 Helen C Cobbs Foundation: 178 mo reserves · -73% margin earns a F 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 Helen C Cobbs Foundation— 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 Helen C Cobbs Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 310 1st St Sw Ste 1100, Roanoke, VA, 24011
- City
- Roanoke
- State
- Virginia
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $338K (FY2013) to $175K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $4.5M
Operating margin
-73.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$4.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $175,218▼32.7% | $303,355▼5.8% | $4,499,773▼3.8% | $4,499,773▼3.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $260,374▼8.9% | $322,068▼10.3% | $4,678,577▼1.3% | $4,678,577▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $285,769▲2.6% | $358,981▲20.6% | $4,740,271▼1.5% | $4,740,271▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $278,496▲180% | $297,614▼1.9% | $4,813,483▼0.4% | $4,813,483▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $99,624▼56.5% | $303,525▼12.4% | $4,832,601▼4.1% | $4,832,601▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $228,899▼1.0% | $346,607▲0.2% | $5,039,215▼2.4% | $5,039,215▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $231,124▼79.7% | $346,025▲6.2% | $5,161,123▼2.6% | $5,161,123▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,136,694▲411% | $325,793▲4.1% | $5,297,563▲17.7% | $5,297,563▲17.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $222,590▼9.5% | $313,036▲6.3% | $4,502,719▼2.1% | $4,502,719▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $245,868▼39.6% | $294,462▼9.2% | $4,599,590▼1.1% | $4,599,590▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $406,896▲20.2% | $324,282▲4.7% | $4,648,843▲1.8% | $4,648,843▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $338,487 | $309,591 | $4,566,229 | $4,566,229 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Helen C Cobbs Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Helen C Cobbs Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-6251236, based in Roanoke, Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Helen C Cobbs Foundation's EIN?
- Helen C Cobbs Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-6251236.
- How much revenue does Helen C Cobbs Foundation report?
- Helen C Cobbs Foundation reported $175,218 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Helen C Cobbs Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Helen C Cobbs Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Helen C Cobbs Foundation (EIN 27-6251236) 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.