Marera Community Self-help Project is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fontana, California, registered in 2025, with $26,443 in FY2019 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2019)
$26K
▲ 32.9% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2019)
$19K
Net assets
$0
Employees
—
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 Marera Community Self-help Project— 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 Marera Community Self-help Project: 0 mo reserves · +29% margin earns a C 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 Marera Community Self-help Project— 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 Marera Community Self-help Project: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $71K (FY2010) to $26K (FY2019) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
29.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$0
Net assets
$0
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $26,443▲32.9% | $18,682▼10.7% | $0 | $0 | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $19,891▲197% | $20,916▲556% | $0 | $0 | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $6,699▼67.9% | $3,190▼88.3% | $0 | $0 | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $20,879▲41.6% | $27,152▲84.7% | $0▼100% | $0▼100% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $14,743▼20.6% | $14,703▲37.8% | $40 | $40 | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $18,560▼67.5% | $10,670▼81.3% | $0▼100% | $0▼100% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $57,032▼19.3% | $56,949▼15.4% | $417▼88.6% | $417▼88.6% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $70,654 | $67,347 | $3,662 | $3,662 | 990EZ |
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Data for Marera Community Self-help Project (EIN 20-8099738) 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.