Helen G Bonfils Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Denver, Colorado, registered in 1967, with $1,400,833 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.4M
▲ 47.7% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.5M
Net assets
$34.3M
Employees
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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 G Bonfils Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 G Bonfils Foundation: 281 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 G Bonfils Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 G Bonfils Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $1.3M (FY2013) to $1.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-4.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$39.7M
Total liabilities
$5.4M
Net assets
$34.3M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,400,833▲47.7% | $1,462,734▼1.1% | $34,289,454▲7.7% | $39,657,792▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $948,738▲166% | $1,478,424▼11.3% | $31,852,358▲5.7% | $37,026,169▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $357,151▼21.0% | $1,667,595▼21.5% | $30,144,913▲2.1% | $35,497,774▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $452,300▼34.6% | $2,125,554▲26.7% | $29,535,560▼26.1% | $34,648,703▼16.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $691,908▲130% | $1,677,562▼15.5% | $39,965,983▲17.0% | $41,401,133▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $300,755▼4.7% | $1,984,150▼24.2% | $34,173,325▼4.6% | $35,741,536▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $315,564▼48.2% | $2,617,998▲339% | $35,824,794▼6.2% | $37,441,008▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $609,141▼42.0% | $595,826▼46.8% | $38,197,679▲5.1% | $38,208,818▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,050,744▲420% | $1,119,708▼14.4% | $36,352,591▲7.8% | $37,680,175▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $202,240▼84.5% | $1,308,252▼7.9% | $33,714,007▼8.7% | $36,318,070▼11.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,305,711▲1.2% | $1,420,591▼33.2% | $36,940,976▲8.9% | $40,820,278▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,290,230 | $2,126,348▼48.1% | $33,930,180▲12.7% | $38,938,906▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $4,095,930▲29.4% | $30,108,751▼0.7% | $37,329,539▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $3,166,040▼28.3% | $30,306,605▼7.0% | $39,275,103▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $4,412,852 | $32,584,308 | $43,588,655 | 990 |
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2 grants to Helen G Bonfils Foundation totaling $334K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Center For the Performing Arts | To replace warehouse roof | 2020 | $167,070 |
| Denver Center For the Performing Arts | To replace warehouse roof | 2020 | $167,070 |
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Data for Helen G Bonfils Foundation (EIN 84-6048410) 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.