Mr & Mrs Gus Blass Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Mr & Mrs Gus Blass Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Little Rock, Arkansas, registered in 2016, with -$15,685 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
16 W Palisades Dr, Little Rock, AR, 72207 EIN 81-6235993 Since 2016
Revenue (FY2024)
-$16K
▼ 118.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$117K
Net assets
$939K
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.
F
—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 Mr & Mrs Gus Blass Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating97 mo reserves · -844% 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 Mr & Mrs Gus Blass Foundation: 97 mo reserves · -844% margin earns a F 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 Mr & Mrs Gus Blass 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 Mr & Mrs Gus Blass Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 16 W Palisades Dr, Little Rock, AR, 72207
- City
- Little Rock
- State
- Arkansas
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $86K (FY2017) to -$16K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $939K
Operating margin
-844.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$939K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$939K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -$15,685▼118% | $116,767▲37.8% | $939,419▼12.4% | $939,419▼12.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $85,519▲52.9% | $84,722▲14.1% | $1,071,871▲0.1% | $1,071,871▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $55,945▼5.9% | $74,269▼21.4% | $1,071,074▼1.7% | $1,071,074▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $59,465▲19.3% | $94,530▲17.9% | $1,089,398▼3.1% | $1,089,398▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $49,838▼72.8% | $80,180▼5.3% | $1,124,463▼2.6% | $1,124,463▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $183,234▲112% | $84,627▲1.6% | $1,154,805▲9.3% | $1,154,805▲9.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $86,326▲0.7% | $83,305▲14.7% | $1,056,198▲0.3% | $1,056,198▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $85,713 | $72,637 | $1,053,177 | $1,053,177 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mr & Mrs Gus Blass Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mr & Mrs Gus Blass Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-6235993, based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Mr & Mrs Gus Blass Foundation's EIN?
- Mr & Mrs Gus Blass Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-6235993.
- How much revenue does Mr & Mrs Gus Blass Foundation report?
- Mr & Mrs Gus Blass Foundation reported -$15,685 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Mr & Mrs Gus Blass Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Mr & Mrs Gus Blass Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Mr & Mrs Gus Blass Foundation (EIN 81-6235993) 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.