Leonard L & Bertha U Abess Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Miami, Florida, registered in 1990, with $487,645 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$488K
▲ 670.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$324K
Net assets
$4.7M
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 Leonard L & Bertha U Abess Foundation 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 Leonard L & Bertha U Abess Foundation Inc: 175 mo reserves · +34% 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 Leonard L & Bertha U Abess Foundation 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 Leonard L & Bertha U Abess Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $322K (FY2016) to $488K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
33.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$4.7M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $487,645▲671% | $324,185▼1.9% | $4,725,603▲3.5% | $4,725,603▲3.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $63,289▼24.3% | $330,405▼12.6% | $4,564,772▼5.5% | $4,564,772▼5.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $83,560▼87.1% | $378,148▲29.4% | $4,831,764▼5.7% | $4,831,764▼5.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $647,513▲488% | $292,221▲27.7% | $5,126,243▲7.4% | $5,126,243▲7.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | -$166,968▼112% | $228,796▼19.0% | $4,770,951▼7.7% | $4,770,951▼7.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,419,500▲762% | $282,425▼4.8% | $5,166,715▲28.2% | $5,166,715▲28.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $164,708▼70.4% | $296,802▲3.6% | $4,029,640▼3.1% | $4,029,640▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $557,073▲73.2% | $286,446▲14.8% | $4,160,009▲6.3% | $4,160,009▲6.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $321,557 | $249,619 | $3,913,899 | $3,913,899 | 990PF |
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Data for Leonard L & Bertha U Abess Foundation Inc (EIN 65-0151462) 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.