Smith & Wesson Historicalfoundation
Only null% goes to programs
Smith & Wesson Historicalfoundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, registered in 2007, with $202,611 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 87182, Baton Rouge, LA, 70879 EIN 20-8968161 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
$203K
▲ 61.0% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$213K
Net assets
$93K
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 Smith & Wesson Historicalfoundation— 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 rating5 mo reserves · -5% 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 Smith & Wesson Historicalfoundation: 5 mo reserves · -5% 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 Smith & Wesson Historicalfoundation— 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 Smith & Wesson Historicalfoundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 87182, Baton Rouge, LA, 70879
- City
- Baton Rouge
- State
- Louisiana
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $116K (FY2012) to $203K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $93K
Operating margin
-5.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$93K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$93K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $202,611▲61.0% | $213,306▲33.3% | $93,488▼10.3% | $93,488▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $125,810▼9.2% | $160,007▼9.9% | $104,183▼24.7% | $104,183▼24.7% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $138,509▼30.5% | $177,683▼10.0% | $138,380▼22.1% | $138,380▼22.1% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $199,274▲7.9% | $197,412▲35.3% | $177,554▲1.1% | $177,554▲1.1% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $184,662▲10.3% | $145,898▼13.7% | $175,692▲28.3% | $175,692▲26.0% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $167,350▼15.9% | $169,081▼8.0% | $136,928▼1.2% | $139,419▼1.5% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $198,955▲4.7% | $183,871▼12.3% | $138,658▲12.2% | $141,555▲14.6% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $190,111▼1.2% | $209,712▲73.0% | $123,574▼13.7% | $123,574▼15.1% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $192,358▲304% | $121,219▲52.0% | $143,178▲98.7% | $145,603▲102% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $47,569▼33.9% | $79,770▲140% | $72,040▼30.9% | $72,040▼30.9% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $71,978▲7.7% | $33,212▼56.0% | $104,240▲59.2% | $104,240▲59.2% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $66,837▼42.6% | $75,536▼13.8% | $65,475▼11.7% | $65,475▼11.7% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $116,423 | $87,664 | $74,174 | $74,174 | 990EZ |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Smith & Wesson Historicalfoundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Smith & Wesson Historicalfoundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-8968161, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Smith & Wesson Historicalfoundation's EIN?
- Smith & Wesson Historicalfoundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-8968161.
- How much revenue does Smith & Wesson Historicalfoundation report?
- Smith & Wesson Historicalfoundation reported $202,611 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Smith & Wesson Historicalfoundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Smith & Wesson Historicalfoundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Smith & Wesson Historicalfoundation (EIN 20-8968161) 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.