Sara E Blake Charitable Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Sara E Blake Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wheeling, West Virginia, registered in 1999, with $1,084,137 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1 Bank Plz, Wheeling, WV, 26003 EIN 55-6091949 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.1M
▲ 88.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$612K
Net assets
$8.9M
Employees
—
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 Sara E Blake Charitable 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 rating174 mo reserves · +44% 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 Sara E Blake Charitable Foundation: 174 mo reserves · +44% 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 Sara E Blake Charitable 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 Sara E Blake Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Show this grade on your website
A live seal — it updates automatically when the grade changes and links donors to this verified profile.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1 Bank Plz, Wheeling, WV, 26003
- City
- Wheeling
- State
- West Virginia
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $906K (FY2013) to $1.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $8.9M
Operating margin
43.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$8.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,084,137▲88.3% | $612,437▲12.9% | $8,859,765▲5.6% | $8,859,765▲5.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $575,875▲24.6% | $542,586▲0.7% | $8,388,065▲0.4% | $8,388,065▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $462,310▼61.6% | $539,073▲3.5% | $8,350,569▼0.9% | $8,350,569▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,204,791▲141% | $520,765▲1.8% | $8,427,330▲8.8% | $8,427,330▲8.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $499,448▲40.1% | $511,702▼2.0% | $7,743,304▼0.2% | $7,743,304▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $356,410▼28.4% | $522,166▲2.1% | $7,755,558▼2.1% | $7,755,558▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $497,923▲12.5% | $511,652▼1.0% | $7,921,314▼0.2% | $7,921,314▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $442,484▲10.9% | $516,763▲0.4% | $7,935,016▼0.8% | $7,935,016▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $399,148▼37.1% | $514,852▲4.3% | $8,001,653▼1.4% | $8,001,653▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $634,796▲12.8% | $493,415▼1.9% | $8,117,034▲1.8% | $8,117,034▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $562,818▼37.9% | $502,900▲9.7% | $7,975,653▲0.8% | $7,975,653▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $906,426 | $458,348▲4.1% | $7,915,735▲6.0% | $7,915,735▲6.0% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $440,472 | $7,467,657 | $7,467,657 | 990PF |
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.
Similar organizations in Philanthropy
Compare Sara E Blake Charitable Foundation
Frequently asked questions
- Is Sara E Blake Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sara E Blake Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 55-6091949, based in Wheeling, West Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sara E Blake Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Sara E Blake Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 55-6091949.
- How much revenue does Sara E Blake Charitable Foundation report?
- Sara E Blake Charitable Foundation reported $1,084,137 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Sara E Blake Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Sara E Blake Charitable Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
More nonprofits in Wheeling
Explore more
Data for Sara E Blake Charitable Foundation (EIN 55-6091949) 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.