Pin-ups For Vets is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Claremont, California, registered in 2010, with $232,281 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2025)
$232K
▲ 23.1% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2025)
$240K
Net assets
$246K
Employees
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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 Pin-ups For Vets— 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 Pin-ups For Vets: 12 mo reserves · -3% margin earns a B+ 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 Pin-ups For Vets— 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 Pin-ups For Vets: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $68K (FY2013) to $232K (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-3.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$246K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$246K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $232,281▲23.1% | $239,510▲0.7% | $245,660▲3.4% | $245,660▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2024 | $188,710▲4.2% | $237,789▲24.1% | $237,468▼12.3% | $237,468▼12.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $181,127▼28.3% | $191,604▼7.3% | $270,756▲1.2% | $270,756▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $252,620▲20.9% | $206,694▲30.6% | $267,475▲9.6% | $267,475▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $209,011▼13.6% | $158,214▲20.0% | $244,034▲26.3% | $244,034▲26.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $241,938▲25.1% | $131,869▼2.4% | $193,237▲132% | $193,237▲121% | 990 |
| 2019 | $193,407▲44.4% | $135,098▲7.3% | $83,168▲235% | $87,269▲201% | 990 |
| 2018 | $133,947▲21.1% | $125,931▲18.6% | $24,859▲690% | $28,958▲66.1% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $110,638▲2.4% | $106,217▼4.3% | $3,147▲347% | $17,438▲45.0% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $108,022▼3.9% | $110,995▲5.2% | -$1,274▼175% | $12,026▼40.1% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $112,371▲13.4% | $105,520▲11.6% | $1,699▲133% | $20,083▲127% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $99,113▲45.2% | $94,564▲50.4% | -$5,152▲46.9% | $8,848▼11.3% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $68,275 | $62,867 | -$9,701 | $9,975 | 990EZ |
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.
8 grants to Pin-ups For Vets totaling $84K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $11,646 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $9,698 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $5,085 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $9,648 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $11,998 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $12,731 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2019 | $12,549 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2018 | $10,678 |
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Data for Pin-ups For Vets (EIN 27-0992839) 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.