Richard T Button Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Charlottesville, Virginia, registered in 2000, with $485 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$485
▲ 0.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$8
Net assets
$12K
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 Richard T Button Foundation Inc— 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 Richard T Button Foundation Inc: 18578 mo reserves · +98% 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 Richard T Button Foundation Inc— 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 Richard T Button Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $35K (FY2013) to $485 (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
98.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$12K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$12K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $485▲0.2% | $8▲700% | $12,385▲9.2% | $12,385▲9.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $484▲483% | $1 | $11,343▲4.4% | $11,343▲4.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $83▲8200% | $0 | $10,860▲0.8% | $10,860▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1▼100.0% | $0▼100% | $10,777▼82.0% | $10,777▼82.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $16,376▲72.1% | $116,235▲772% | $60,022▼62.5% | $60,022▼62.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $9,516▼37.4% | $13,336▼44.5% | $159,881▼2.8% | $159,881▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $15,197▲535% | $24,038▼47.8% | $164,418▼4.8% | $164,468▼4.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | -$3,493▼104% | $46,023▲17.8% | $172,706▼14.6% | $172,823▼14.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $77,840▲125% | $39,060▲56.1% | $202,184▲23.7% | $202,184▲23.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $34,654 | $25,030 | $163,404 | $163,404 | 990PF |
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Data for Richard T Button Foundation Inc (EIN 13-4089796) 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.