John J Bates Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Victor, Idaho, registered in 2006, with -$1,251 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2024)
-$1,251
▼ 115.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3,181
Net assets
$75K
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 J 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 J Bates Foundation: 282 mo reserves · -354% margin earns a F 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 J 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 J Bates Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $4,370 (FY2013) to -$1,251 (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-354.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$75K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$75K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -$1,251▼116% | $3,181▲176% | $74,819▼5.8% | $74,819▼5.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | -$580▼132% | $1,152▼11.5% | $79,418▼1.2% | $79,418▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,830▲15.8% | $1,301▼69.3% | $80,377▼1.2% | $80,377▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,580▼22.1% | $4,235▼27.2% | $81,318▼5.6% | $81,318▼5.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $2,027▼11.6% | $5,816▲148% | $86,110▼2.7% | $86,110▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $2,292▼4.7% | $2,347▼46.7% | $88,457▼0.1% | $88,457▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $2,405▲39.7% | $4,400▲200% | $88,512▼2.2% | $88,512▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,722 | $1,465 | $90,507 | $90,507▲10.0% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $0▼100% | $0▼100% | $0▼100% | $82,257▼10.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $3,843▼18.9% | $7,820▲2314% | $91,819▼4.2% | $91,819▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $4,738▲8.4% | $324▼93.2% | $95,796▲4.8% | $95,796▲4.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $4,370 | $4,744▲5.3% | $91,382▼0.4% | $91,382▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $4,504▼7.1% | $91,756▲0.3% | $91,756▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $4,848 | $91,479 | $91,479 | 990PF |
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Data for John J Bates Foundation (EIN 20-0525476) 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.