Sheila D Benson Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Sheila D Benson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Birmingham, Alabama, registered in 2020, with $37,071 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
2306 Wilmington Place, Birmingham, AL, 35242 EIN 84-4768958 Since 2020
Revenue (FY2023)
$37K
▲ 114.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$240K
Net assets
$4.2M
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.
F
—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 Sheila D Benson Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating209 mo reserves · -548% 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 Sheila D Benson Foundation: 209 mo reserves · -548% margin earns a F 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 Sheila D Benson 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 Sheila D Benson Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2306 Wilmington Place, Birmingham, AL, 35242
- City
- Birmingham
- State
- Alabama
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $5.0M (FY2020) to $37K (FY2023) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $4.2M
Operating margin
-548.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$4.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $37,071▲114% | $240,400▼15.8% | $4,192,867▼4.8% | $4,192,867▼4.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$263,180▼2252% | $285,644▲418% | $4,402,533▼10.8% | $4,402,533▼10.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | -$11,191▼100% | $55,109 | $4,933,700▼1.3% | $4,933,700▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $5,000,000 | $0 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sheila D Benson Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sheila D Benson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 84-4768958, based in Birmingham, Alabama. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sheila D Benson Foundation's EIN?
- Sheila D Benson Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-4768958.
- How much revenue does Sheila D Benson Foundation report?
- Sheila D Benson Foundation reported $37,071 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Sheila D Benson Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Sheila D Benson Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Sheila D Benson Foundation (EIN 84-4768958) 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.