Louis W Baehr & Dolpha Baehr Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Louis W Baehr & Dolpha Baehr Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Paola, Kansas, registered in 1967, with $391,524 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
First Option Bank 702 Baptiste Dr, Paola, KS, 66071 EIN 48-6129741 Since 1967
Revenue (FY2024)
$392K
▲ 2.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$404K
Net assets
$5.8M
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+
—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 Louis W Baehr & Dolpha Baehr Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating174 mo reserves · -3% 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 Louis W Baehr & Dolpha Baehr Foundation: 174 mo reserves · -3% margin earns a B+ 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 Louis W Baehr & Dolpha Baehr 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 Louis W Baehr & Dolpha Baehr Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $151K (FY2013) to $392K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $5.8M
Operating margin
-3.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $391,524▲2.7% | $403,927▲60.1% | $5,848,056▼0.2% | $5,848,056▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $381,356▲409% | $252,230▼42.7% | $5,860,388▲2.3% | $5,860,388▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$123,438▼154% | $439,838▲24.1% | $5,729,199▼9.0% | $5,729,199▼9.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $228,656▼67.0% | $354,463▼8.0% | $6,292,475▼2.0% | $6,297,435▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $692,271▲307% | $385,281▲48.3% | $6,418,282▲210% | $6,418,282▲210% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $170,142▲12.8% | $259,745▲22.8% | $2,067,361▲62.6% | $2,067,361▲62.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $150,881 | $211,470▼14.3% | $1,271,610▼1.8% | $1,271,610▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $246,845▲25.1% | $1,294,655▼4.2% | $1,294,655▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $197,307▼33.8% | $1,351,817▲13.7% | $1,351,817▲13.7% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $298,099 | $1,188,889 | $1,188,889 | 990PF |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Louis W Baehr & Dolpha Baehr Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Louis W Baehr & Dolpha Baehr Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 48-6129741, based in Paola, Kansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Louis W Baehr & Dolpha Baehr Foundation's EIN?
- Louis W Baehr & Dolpha Baehr Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 48-6129741.
- How much revenue does Louis W Baehr & Dolpha Baehr Foundation report?
- Louis W Baehr & Dolpha Baehr Foundation reported $391,524 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Louis W Baehr & Dolpha Baehr Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Louis W Baehr & Dolpha Baehr Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Louis W Baehr & Dolpha Baehr Foundation (EIN 48-6129741) 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.