Howard F Hale Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Howard F Hale Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Blacksburg, Virginia, registered in 2002, with $7,730 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 90002, Blacksburg, VA, 24062 EIN 54-6422655 Since 2002
Revenue (FY2024)
$7,730
▲ 105.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$13K
Net assets
$48K
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 Howard F Hale 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 rating46 mo reserves · -63% 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 Howard F Hale Foundation: 46 mo reserves · -63% 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 Howard F Hale 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 Howard F Hale Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 90002, Blacksburg, VA, 24062
- City
- Blacksburg
- State
- Virginia
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $22K (FY2016) to $7,730 (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $48K
Operating margin
-63.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$48K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$48K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,730▲105% | $12,613▲7.0% | $48,258▼9.2% | $48,258▼9.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $3,768▲79.2% | $11,792▲1.6% | $53,131▼13.1% | $53,131▼13.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $2,103▼78.1% | $11,608▲6.2% | $61,158▼13.5% | $61,158▼13.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $9,592▲86.8% | $10,930▲3.1% | $70,663▼1.9% | $70,663▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $5,136▲104% | $10,602▲0.9% | $72,038▼7.1% | $72,038▼7.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $2,522▼61.5% | $10,509▲0.2% | $77,506▼9.4% | $77,506▼9.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $6,548▼6.2% | $10,486▼2.2% | $85,513▼4.4% | $85,513▼4.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $6,983▼67.9% | $10,721▲6.8% | $89,454▼4.0% | $89,454▼4.0% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $21,724 | $10,041 | $93,189 | $93,189 | 990PF |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Howard F Hale Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Howard F Hale Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 54-6422655, based in Blacksburg, Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Howard F Hale Foundation's EIN?
- Howard F Hale Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 54-6422655.
- How much revenue does Howard F Hale Foundation report?
- Howard F Hale Foundation reported $7,730 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Howard F Hale Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Howard F Hale Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Howard F Hale Foundation (EIN 54-6422655) 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.