Joseph D Baker Fund Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Joseph D Baker Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Frederick, Maryland, registered in 1957, with $92,524 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1004 Rosemont Ave, Frederick, MD, 21701 EIN 52-6039040 Since 1957
Revenue (FY2024)
$93K
▼ 32.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$134K
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.
D
—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 Joseph D Baker Fund Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating136 mo reserves · -44% 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 Joseph D Baker Fund Inc: 136 mo reserves · -44% margin earns a D 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 Joseph D Baker Fund Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Joseph D Baker Fund Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $119K (FY2013) to $93K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.5M
Operating margin
-44.5%
Spent more than it raised 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 | $92,524▼32.5% | $133,657▲18.9% | $1,517,767▼2.6% | $1,517,767▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $137,034▲57.6% | $112,382▲4.6% | $1,558,194▲1.6% | $1,558,194▲1.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $86,955▼45.0% | $107,473▼1.2% | $1,533,542▼1.3% | $1,533,542▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $158,112▲60.3% | $108,779▼9.9% | $1,554,060▲3.3% | $1,554,060▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $98,643▼24.9% | $120,763▲7.2% | $1,504,727▼1.4% | $1,504,727▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $131,410▲93.5% | $112,684▲10.9% | $1,526,847▲1.2% | $1,526,847▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $67,914▼49.2% | $101,654▼5.3% | $1,508,121▼2.2% | $1,508,121▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $133,580▲21.0% | $107,299▲6.6% | $1,541,861▲1.7% | $1,541,861▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $110,427▼18.4% | $100,670▼7.1% | $1,515,580▲0.6% | $1,515,582▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $135,310▲18.8% | $108,388▲17.2% | $1,505,823▲1.8% | $1,505,824▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $113,897▼4.2% | $92,496▲8.2% | $1,478,901▲1.5% | $1,478,902▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $118,836 | $85,484▼13.4% | $1,457,500▲2.3% | $1,458,125▲2.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $98,677▲3.6% | $1,424,148▼0.8% | $1,424,210▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $95,224 | $1,436,052 | $1,436,082 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Joseph D Baker Fund Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Joseph D Baker Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-6039040, based in Frederick, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Joseph D Baker Fund Inc's EIN?
- Joseph D Baker Fund Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-6039040.
- How much revenue does Joseph D Baker Fund Inc report?
- Joseph D Baker Fund Inc reported $92,524 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Joseph D Baker Fund Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Joseph D Baker Fund Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Joseph D Baker Fund Inc (EIN 52-6039040) 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.