The Backstoppers Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
The Backstoppers Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 1961, with $8,597,220 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
10411 Clayton Rd Ste A5, Saint Louis, MO, 63131 EIN 43-6032561 Since 1961
Revenue (FY2024)
$8.6M
▼ 2.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$5.3M
Net assets
$74.0M
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.
B
—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 The Backstoppers Inc— 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 rating168 mo reserves · +39% 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 The Backstoppers Inc: 168 mo reserves · +39% 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 The Backstoppers Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 The Backstoppers Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 10411 Clayton Rd Ste A5, Saint Louis, MO, 63131
- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.4M (FY2015) to $8.6M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $35KNet assets $74.0M
Operating margin
38.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$74.0M
Total liabilities
$35K
Net assets
$74.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,597,220▼2.1% | $5,272,705▲16.6% | $73,959,267▲12.7% | $73,993,936▲12.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $8,780,268▲10.8% | $4,523,017▲1.5% | $65,624,753▲19.8% | $65,635,607▲19.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $7,925,868▼25.6% | $4,455,984▲17.8% | $54,755,861▼6.3% | $54,878,857▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $10,650,014▲83.9% | $3,781,794▼2.7% | $58,431,846▲28.2% | $58,482,364▲28.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $5,789,874▲0.4% | $3,887,181▲6.5% | $45,582,249▲19.7% | $45,601,352▲19.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $5,764,218▼2.9% | $3,650,694▲16.3% | $38,091,911▲24.5% | $38,110,394▲24.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $5,937,290▲15.8% | $3,137,828▲20.5% | $30,590,530▲3.8% | $30,671,491▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $5,128,682▲10.3% | $2,603,295▼31.9% | $29,468,208▲21.5% | $29,491,291▲21.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $4,647,794▲35.9% | $3,823,671▲95.0% | $24,260,737▲9.2% | $24,275,817▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,420,983 | $1,960,482 | $22,210,340 | $22,210,340 | 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.
Grants received · $3.6M total
88 grants to The Backstoppers Inc totaling $3.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $53,800 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $45,934 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | To designate to guns n hoses in honor of bill conerly and his tireless efforts to support first responders | 2024 | $45,000 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | General support, annual membership; no attendance at membership dinner; no taxable benefits, annual support | 2024 | $42,600 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $27,679 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | Ccs-community stability and crisis response | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $8,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | General operations | 2024 | $6,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2024 | $5,500 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $5,317 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $120,394 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $79,085 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | In support of guns & hoses in honor of bill conerly. he can be notified at 339 hawthorne avenue, webster groves, mo 63119 | 2023 | $45,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is The Backstoppers Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Backstoppers Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 43-6032561, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Backstoppers Inc's EIN?
- The Backstoppers Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 43-6032561.
- How much revenue does The Backstoppers Inc report?
- The Backstoppers Inc reported $8,597,220 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Backstoppers Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades The Backstoppers Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Backstoppers Inc (EIN 43-6032561) 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.