John C Bates Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Toledo, Ohio, registered in 1994, with $67,007 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$67K
Expenses (FY2024)
$62K
Net assets
$869K
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 John C Bates 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 John C Bates Foundation: 169 mo reserves · +8% 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 John C Bates 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 John C Bates Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from -$369K (FY2013) to $67K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
8.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$869K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$869K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,007 | $61,576▼41.4% | $868,832▼32.3% | $868,832▼32.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $0 | $105,110▲712% | $1,282,617▼15.3% | $1,282,617▼15.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $0 | $12,940▼69.0% | $1,513,889▲6.0% | $1,513,889▲6.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $0 | $41,732▲634% | $1,428,536▲12.3% | $1,428,536▲12.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $0 | $5,686▼89.6% | $1,271,605▲23.3% | $1,271,605▲23.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $0▼100% | $54,788▲3.6% | $1,030,993▲3.4% | $1,030,993▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $3,436▼87.7% | $52,899▼64.6% | $996,953▲68.1% | $996,953▲68.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $28,011▲59.9% | $149,542▲46.8% | $593,227▼37.3% | $593,227▼37.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $17,515▼16.7% | $101,889▲1.7% | $946,100▼8.2% | $946,100▼8.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $21,021▲404% | $100,220▼37.9% | $1,030,474▼7.1% | $1,030,474▼7.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $4,171▲101% | $161,363▲50.0% | $1,109,673▼12.4% | $1,109,673▼12.4% | 990PF |
| 2013 | -$369,032 | $107,549▼31.7% | $1,266,865▼27.3% | $1,266,865▼27.3% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $157,491▼46.9% | $1,743,446 | $1,743,446 | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $296,614▲20.5% | $1,742,837▲73.5% | $1,742,837▲73.5% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $246,162 | $1,004,275 | $1,004,275 | 990PF |
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Data for John C Bates Foundation (EIN 34-1749094) 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.