Robert O Finley Character Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Birmingham, Alabama, registered in 2015, with $43,264 in FY2018 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2018)
$43K
▼ 8.4% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2018)
$19K
Net assets
$115K
Employees
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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 →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 Robert O Finley Character Foundation— 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 Robert O Finley Character Foundation: 74 mo reserves · +57% 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 Robert O Finley Character Foundation— 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 Robert O Finley Character Foundation: 0 of 5 disclosure signals earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $38K (FY2014) to $43K (FY2018) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
57.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$115K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$115K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $43,264▼8.4% | $18,606▲245% | $115,150▲27.2% | $115,150▲27.2% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $47,212▼27.7% | $5,386▼90.6% | $90,492▲85.9% | $90,492▲85.9% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $65,302▲57.0% | $57,463▲32.3% | $48,666▲19.2% | $48,666▲19.2% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $41,594▲10.2% | $43,430▲29.1% | $40,827▼4.3% | $40,827▼4.3% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $37,756 | $33,639 | $42,663 | $42,663 | 990EZ |
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Data for Robert O Finley Character Foundation (EIN 27-3272856) 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.