Orlean and Ralph W Beeson Fund
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Orlean and Ralph W Beeson Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Birmingham, Alabama, registered in 1989, with $4,916,249 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3100 Highland Ave S, Birmingham, AL, 35205 EIN 57-0885634 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.9M
▲ 119.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.3M
Net assets
$51.7M
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
—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 Orlean and Ralph W Beeson Fund— 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 rating269 mo reserves · +53% 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 Orlean and Ralph W Beeson Fund: 269 mo reserves · +53% 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 Orlean and Ralph W Beeson Fund— 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 Orlean and Ralph W Beeson Fund: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3100 Highland Ave S, Birmingham, AL, 35205
- City
- Birmingham
- State
- Alabama
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.4M (FY2013) to $4.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.8MNet assets $51.7M
Operating margin
53.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$53.5M
Total liabilities
$1.8M
Net assets
$51.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,916,249▲119% | $2,306,110▼3.2% | $51,673,235▲4.9% | $53,466,329▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,241,285▲83.3% | $2,382,634▲2.4% | $49,270,910▲6.9% | $51,173,619▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,222,791▼66.1% | $2,326,711▲3.4% | $46,072,982▼15.8% | $47,857,948▼15.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,607,280▲106% | $2,249,323▼3.4% | $54,714,886▲6.3% | $56,479,601▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,748,832▲4.3% | $2,328,703▲9.3% | $51,482,428▲7.5% | $53,115,253▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,677,482▼37.6% | $2,129,904▼1.0% | $47,904,546▲9.7% | $49,591,977▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,687,210▲9.3% | $2,151,189▼0.2% | $43,654,404▼8.6% | $45,397,581▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,458,608▲93.3% | $2,155,887 | $47,738,279▲7.4% | $49,426,074▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,271,797▼62.7% | $2,155,897▼3.1% | $44,453,504▲2.0% | $46,118,605▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,412,657▲67.9% | $2,223,721▲13.3% | $43,588,001▼4.0% | $45,236,958▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,032,699▼16.7% | $1,962,833▲6.1% | $45,383,299▲2.3% | $47,002,676▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,440,431 | $1,850,527▲12.6% | $44,378,229▲12.3% | $45,878,678▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,643,407▼1.8% | $39,526,443▲8.3% | $40,871,204▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,672,873 | $36,491,531 | $37,859,285 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Orlean and Ralph W Beeson Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Orlean and Ralph W Beeson Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 57-0885634, based in Birmingham, Alabama. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Orlean and Ralph W Beeson Fund's EIN?
- Orlean and Ralph W Beeson Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 57-0885634.
- How much revenue does Orlean and Ralph W Beeson Fund report?
- Orlean and Ralph W Beeson Fund reported $4,916,249 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Orlean and Ralph W Beeson Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Orlean and Ralph W Beeson Fund B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Orlean and Ralph W Beeson Fund (EIN 57-0885634) 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.