Independence Through G-r-a-c-e Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Independence Through G-r-a-c-e Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bakersfield, California, registered in 2014, with $1,156,988 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 81721, Bakersfield, CA, 93380 EIN 45-5228488 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.2M
▲ 50.1% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$847K
Net assets
$1.5M
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.
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 Independence Through G-r-a-c-e Foundation— 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 rating22 mo reserves · +27% 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 Independence Through G-r-a-c-e Foundation: 22 mo reserves · +27% 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 Independence Through G-r-a-c-e 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 Independence Through G-r-a-c-e 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 81721, Bakersfield, CA, 93380
- City
- Bakersfield
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Adult & Continuing Education
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $277K (FY2015) to $1.2M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.5M
Operating margin
26.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,156,988▲50.1% | $846,859▲31.9% | $1,541,972▲25.2% | $1,541,972▲24.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $770,874▲115% | $641,923▲275% | $1,231,843▲33.9% | $1,240,928▲34.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $358,776▲36.5% | $171,329▲54.3% | $919,717▲25.6% | $921,656▲25.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $262,830▲14.6% | $111,029▼25.9% | $732,270▲26.2% | $733,999▲26.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $229,371▼1.1% | $149,817▲2.8% | $580,469▲15.9% | $582,498▲15.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $232,005▲75.3% | $145,798▲57.7% | $500,915▲20.8% | $502,432▲20.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $132,361▼3.6% | $92,481▲128% | $414,708▲10.6% | $416,161▲11.0% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $137,339▼50.4% | $40,571▲139800% | $374,828▲34.8% | $375,009▲34.9% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $277,119 | $29 | $278,060 | $278,060 | 990 |
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.
Grants received · $390K total
19 grants to Independence Through G-r-a-c-e Foundation totaling $390K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Developmental disabilities | 2024 | $18,590 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $25,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Religion | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $17,361 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $6,250 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $50,223 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2022 | $20,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Religion | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2021 | $35,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $29,103 |
| California Community Foundation | Religion | 2021 | $20,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Philanthropic activity | 2020 | $20,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $18,935 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $15,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $15,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Independence Through G-r-a-c-e Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Independence Through G-r-a-c-e Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-5228488, based in Bakersfield, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Independence Through G-r-a-c-e Foundation's EIN?
- Independence Through G-r-a-c-e Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-5228488.
- How much revenue does Independence Through G-r-a-c-e Foundation report?
- Independence Through G-r-a-c-e Foundation reported $1,156,988 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Independence Through G-r-a-c-e Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Independence Through G-r-a-c-e Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Independence Through G-r-a-c-e Foundation (EIN 45-5228488) 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.