Humble Beginnings Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Paterson, New Jersey, registered in 2014, with $45,707 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2025)
$46K
▼ 55.3% vs prior year
Crime & Legal median: $309K
Expenses (FY2025)
$46K
Net assets
-$8,975
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 Humble Beginnings Inc— 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 Humble Beginnings Inc: 0 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a D 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 Humble Beginnings Inc— 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 Humble Beginnings Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $79K (FY2016) to $46K (FY2025) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
0.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
-$8,975
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
-$8,975
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,707▼55.3% | $45,707▼40.0% | -$8,975▼124% | -$8,975▼124% | 990 |
| 2024 | $102,240▲2.5% | $76,119▼37.7% | $36,732▲263% | $36,732▲263% | 990 |
| 2023 | $99,738▼47.9% | $122,223▼36.2% | -$22,485 | -$22,485 | 990 |
| 2022 | $191,494 | $191,494 | $0 | $0 | 990 |
| 2021 | $0▼100% | $0▼100% | $0 | $0 | 990 |
| 2020 | $113,819▼49.0% | $113,819▼49.0% | $0 | $0 | 990 |
| 2019 | $223,155▲38.0% | $223,155▲38.0% | $0 | $0 | 990 |
| 2018 | $161,648▲10.5% | $161,648▲10.5% | $0 | $0 | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $146,310▲84.6% | $146,310▲84.6% | $0 | $0 | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $79,271 | $79,271 | $0 | $0 | 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.
4 grants to Humble Beginnings Inc totaling $48K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Relief USA | Day of dignity grant | 2023 | $13,000 |
| Islamic Relief USA | 2022 mlk day | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Islamic Relief USA | Day of dignity 2019 | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Islamic Relief USA | Community outreach in focus - to feed homeless people once a week in paterson, new jersey area. | 2018 | $15,000 |
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Data for Humble Beginnings Inc (EIN 32-0363743) 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.