Robert T Bates Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Robert T Bates Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Albia, Iowa, registered in 1993, with $139,629 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1 Benton Ave W, Albia, IA, 52531 EIN 42-1392613 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2023)
$140K
▲ 269.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$151K
Net assets
$1.0M
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.
C+
—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 Robert T Bates Foundation— 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 rating81 mo reserves · -8% 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 Robert T Bates Foundation: 81 mo reserves · -8% 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 Robert T Bates Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Robert T Bates Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from -$529K (FY2013) to $140K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.0M
Operating margin
-8.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $139,629▲270% | $150,945▲176% | $1,020,111▼1.1% | $1,020,111▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $37,773▼67.3% | $54,677▼37.8% | $1,031,427▼1.6% | $1,031,427▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $115,552▲6.6% | $87,950▼50.4% | $1,048,331▲2.7% | $1,048,331▲2.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $108,440▼10.0% | $177,456▲129% | $1,020,729▼6.3% | $1,020,729▼6.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $120,520▲198% | $77,526▼19.3% | $1,089,745▼38.9% | $1,089,745▼38.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $40,489▼63.2% | $96,047▲64.9% | $1,782,221▼3.0% | $1,782,221▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $110,115▲118% | $58,256▼15.4% | $1,837,779▲2.9% | $1,837,779▲2.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $50,507▲27.4% | $68,871▼16.9% | $1,785,920▼1.0% | $1,785,920▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $39,650▲121% | $82,852▲2.9% | $1,804,284▼2.3% | $1,804,284▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | -$190,415▲64.0% | $80,497▼5.8% | $1,847,486▼12.8% | $1,847,486▼12.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | -$529,063 | $85,475▼21.7% | $2,118,398▼22.5% | $2,118,398▼24.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $109,140▼20.4% | $2,732,936▼1.2% | $2,793,254▼9.3% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $137,155 | $2,767,155 | $3,080,843 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Robert T Bates Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Robert T Bates Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1392613, based in Albia, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Robert T Bates Foundation's EIN?
- Robert T Bates Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1392613.
- How much revenue does Robert T Bates Foundation report?
- Robert T Bates Foundation reported $139,629 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Robert T Bates Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Robert T Bates Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Robert T Bates Foundation (EIN 42-1392613) 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.