Orange County Bar Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Orange County Bar Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Ana, California, registered in 1981, with $2,489,386 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1605 E 17th St, Santa Ana, CA, 92705 EIN 23-7068923 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.5M
▲ 13.1% vs prior year
Crime & Legal median: $309K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.5M
Net assets
$2.9M
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 Orange County Bar Foundation— 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 rating14 mo reserves · -2% 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 Orange County Bar Foundation: 14 mo reserves · -2% 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 Orange County Bar Foundation— 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 Orange County Bar Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1605 E 17th St, Santa Ana, CA, 92705
- City
- Santa Ana
- State
- California
- Category
- Crime & Legal-Related
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.3M (FY2014) to $2.5M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $930KNet assets $2.9M
Operating margin
-1.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.9M
Total liabilities
$930K
Net assets
$2.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,489,386▲13.1% | $2,537,159▲2.5% | $2,948,811▲0.9% | $3,878,957▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,201,380▲0.3% | $2,474,177▲15.2% | $2,921,802▼8.5% | $3,915,743▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,195,807▲2.3% | $2,148,010▲9.4% | $3,194,599▲1.5% | $4,268,492▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,146,192▼3.1% | $1,963,245▲0.1% | $3,146,802▲6.2% | $4,480,043▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,213,719▼9.2% | $1,961,210▲22.9% | $2,963,855▲9.3% | $4,220,209▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,438,002▲37.6% | $1,596,300▼4.9% | $2,711,346▲21.0% | $4,115,040▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,771,316▼12.7% | $1,679,090▲1.1% | $2,241,272▲4.3% | $3,795,732▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,029,132▲10.1% | $1,660,044▲14.6% | $2,149,046▲20.7% | $4,004,786▲102% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,843,142▲13.0% | $1,448,241▼4.2% | $1,779,958▲28.5% | $1,985,874▲25.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,631,192▲28.4% | $1,511,848▼4.3% | $1,385,057▲9.4% | $1,584,338▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,270,447 | $1,580,411▼1.9% | $1,265,713▼5.8% | $1,483,763▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,611,020▲4.1% | $1,344,258▲21.7% | $1,454,391▲19.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,547,105▼13.0% | $1,104,806▼5.2% | $1,214,646▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,778,375 | $1,165,099 | $1,300,499 | 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 · $1.2M total
33 grants to Orange County Bar Foundation totaling $1.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian | Stop short of addiction | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2024 | $26,114 |
| Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian | Stop short of addiction | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian | Stop short of addiction | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $26,500 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2023 | $18,495 |
| California Community Foundation | Education | 2023 | $8,399 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $8,053 |
| Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian | Stop short of addiction | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Human services | 2022 | $21,000 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2022 | $14,920 |
| Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian | — | 2021 | $50,000 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2021 | $23,599 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Human services | 2021 | $20,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Orange County Bar Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Orange County Bar Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7068923, based in Santa Ana, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Orange County Bar Foundation's EIN?
- Orange County Bar Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7068923.
- How much revenue does Orange County Bar Foundation report?
- Orange County Bar Foundation reported $2,489,386 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Orange County Bar Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Orange County Bar Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Orange County Bar Foundation (EIN 23-7068923) 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.