Operation Bootstrap-africa
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Operation Bootstrap-africa is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, registered in 1966, with $2,022,436 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
7100 Northland Cir N, Minneapolis, MN, 55428 EIN 41-6051952 Since 1966
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.0M
▲ 13.5% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.8M
Net assets
$2.4M
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Operation Bootstrap-africa— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · +12% 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 Operation Bootstrap-africa: 16 mo reserves · +12% margin earns a A 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 Operation Bootstrap-africa— 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 Operation Bootstrap-africa: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 7100 Northland Cir N, Minneapolis, MN, 55428
- City
- Minneapolis
- State
- Minnesota
- Subcategory
- International Development & Relief
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $939K (FY2014) to $2.0M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $153KNet assets $2.4M
Operating margin
11.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.6M
Total liabilities
$153K
Net assets
$2.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,022,436▲13.5% | $1,789,255▲5.5% | $2,441,081▲26.1% | $2,594,044▲28.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,781,414▲8.1% | $1,695,536▲21.7% | $1,935,527▲9.4% | $2,020,473▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,648,306▲8.4% | $1,393,508▲15.9% | $1,769,111▲0.5% | $1,806,143▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,519,929▲35.5% | $1,202,235▼7.1% | $1,759,787▲42.5% | $1,772,257▲41.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,121,445▼12.6% | $1,294,661▲40.3% | $1,235,271▼10.3% | $1,248,994▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,282,889▲35.2% | $922,793▲10.6% | $1,377,424▲35.6% | $1,394,625▲36.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $949,084▼5.5% | $834,141▼0.5% | $1,015,948▲12.9% | $1,022,612▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,004,371▼5.6% | $838,344▼5.8% | $900,028▲23.1% | $902,320▲23.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,063,451▲13.2% | $890,157▲10.2% | $731,108▲31.4% | $732,156▲31.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $939,243 | $807,626 | $556,358 | $556,814 | 990 |
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.
Grants received · $2.3M total
59 grants to Operation Bootstrap-africa totaling $2.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Operation Bootstrap-africa a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Operation Bootstrap-africa is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-6051952, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Operation Bootstrap-africa's EIN?
- Operation Bootstrap-africa's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-6051952.
- How much revenue does Operation Bootstrap-africa report?
- Operation Bootstrap-africa reported $2,022,436 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Operation Bootstrap-africa have?
- CharityIndex grades Operation Bootstrap-africa B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Operation Bootstrap-africa (EIN 41-6051952) 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.