Square & Compass Building Association of Downey
501(c)(2)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Square & Compass Building Association of Downey is a 501(c)(2) organization based in Downey, California, registered in 1948, with $181,953 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 220, Downey, CA, 90241 EIN 95-1748173 Since 1948
Revenue (FY2024)
$182K
▼ 16.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$175K
Net assets
$160K
Employees
—
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
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 →—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 Square & Compass Building Association of Downey— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · +4% 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 Square & Compass Building Association of Downey: 11 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a A 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 Square & Compass Building Association of Downey— 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 Square & Compass Building Association of Downey: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 220, Downey, CA, 90241
- City
- Downey
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from -$23K (FY2013) to $182K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $160K
Operating margin
3.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$160K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$160K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $181,953▼16.3% | $175,380▼25.8% | $160,399▼2.1% | $160,399▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $217,291▼0.2% | $236,319▲41.5% | $163,826▼10.4% | $163,826▼29.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $217,687▲13.0% | $167,007▼11.4% | $182,854▲15.9% | $232,854▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $192,698▲1.3% | $188,421▲4.3% | $157,820▲63.3% | $207,820▲41.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $190,242▼11.9% | $180,646▼20.2% | $96,634▲11.0% | $146,634▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $215,960▼1.8% | $226,424▼5.8% | $87,038▼4.9% | $137,038▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $219,906▲10.5% | $240,483▲6.4% | $91,502▼18.2% | $147,502▼12.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $199,055▼3.4% | $226,080▼5.6% | $111,890▼22.3% | $167,890▼16.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $206,030▲988% | $239,381 | $143,915▼57.9% | $199,915▼42.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | -$23,194 | $0 | $341,720 | $347,720 | 990 |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Square & Compass Building Association of Downey a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Square & Compass Building Association of Downey is a 501(c)(2) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-1748173, based in Downey, California.
- What is Square & Compass Building Association of Downey's EIN?
- Square & Compass Building Association of Downey's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-1748173.
- How much revenue does Square & Compass Building Association of Downey report?
- Square & Compass Building Association of Downey reported $181,953 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Square & Compass Building Association of Downey have?
- CharityIndex grades Square & Compass Building Association of Downey C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Square & Compass Building Association of Downey (EIN 95-1748173) 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.