Resources For Organizing and Social Change
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Resources For Organizing and Social Change is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Augusta, Maine, registered in 1978, with $190,071 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 2444, Augusta, ME, 04338 EIN 01-0353747 Since 1978
Revenue (FY2024)
$190K
▼ 52.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$275K
Net assets
$243K
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.
D
—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 Resources For Organizing and Social Change— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · -45% 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 Resources For Organizing and Social Change: 11 mo reserves · -45% margin earns a D 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 Resources For Organizing and Social Change— 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 Resources For Organizing and Social Change: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $165K (FY2021) to $190K (FY2024) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $45KNet assets $243K
Operating margin
-44.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$287K
Total liabilities
$45K
Net assets
$243K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $190,071▼52.5% | $274,893▲37.9% | $242,580▼25.5% | $287,249▼20.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $399,777▲137% | $199,332▲26.8% | $325,793▲160% | $362,553▲177% | 990 |
| 2022 | $168,531▲2.1% | $157,205▲2.7% | $125,348▲159% | $130,771▲170% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $165,087 | $153,047 | $48,407 | $48,407 | 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.
Grants received · $1.2M total
40 grants to Resources For Organizing and Social Change totaling $1.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Rehabilitative care | 2024 | $32,800 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2024 | $12,500 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2023 | $150,250 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Minority rights, dispute resolution & mediation | 2023 | $23,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Diversity, community, equity, inmate support | 2022 | $114,200 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2022 | $31,000 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | Project support for sunlight media collective | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | General | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $8,700 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Covid-19 related assistance, equity, professional development | 2021 | $120,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2021 | $40,000 |
| Good Sheperd Food Bank | Food distribution programs | 2021 | $30,000 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | Project support for sunlight media collective | 2021 | $22,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Resources For Organizing and Social Change a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Resources For Organizing and Social Change is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 01-0353747, based in Augusta, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Resources For Organizing and Social Change's EIN?
- Resources For Organizing and Social Change's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 01-0353747.
- How much revenue does Resources For Organizing and Social Change report?
- Resources For Organizing and Social Change reported $190,071 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Resources For Organizing and Social Change have?
- CharityIndex grades Resources For Organizing and Social Change D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Resources For Organizing and Social Change (EIN 01-0353747) 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.