The Red & Black Publishing Company Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
The Red & Black Publishing Company Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Athens, Georgia, registered in 1981, with $770,563 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
540 Baxter St, Athens, GA, 30605 EIN 58-1410389 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2024)
$771K
▼ 2.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.1M
Net assets
$3.3M
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.
D
—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 Red & Black Publishing Company Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating37 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 Red & Black Publishing Company Inc: 37 mo reserves · -39% margin earns a D 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 Red & Black Publishing Company 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 Red & Black Publishing Company Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $2.1M (FY2013) to $771K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $62KNet assets $3.3M
Operating margin
-39.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.4M
Total liabilities
$62K
Net assets
$3.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $770,563▼2.0% | $1,072,503▼11.9% | $3,310,589▼4.6% | $3,372,446▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $785,941▼4.2% | $1,217,056▲9.3% | $3,468,510▼2.2% | $3,561,083▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $820,233▲113% | $1,113,095▲102% | $3,546,748▼20.7% | $3,639,181▼20.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $385,213▼25.8% | $551,244▼26.1% | $4,474,842▼0.5% | $4,584,563▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $519,504▼40.1% | $745,992▼11.2% | $4,498,994▲15.1% | $4,644,249▲14.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $866,645▲27.5% | $839,855▼4.6% | $3,908,074▼4.1% | $4,051,809▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $679,535▼5.0% | $880,585▼11.8% | $4,073,259▼9.4% | $4,158,180▼9.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $715,282▲3.2% | $998,886▲12.3% | $4,494,316▼4.0% | $4,591,187▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $693,313▼2.0% | $889,795▼4.3% | $4,681,217▲0.3% | $4,781,314▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $707,619▼6.8% | $929,957▼16.1% | $4,668,133▼7.5% | $4,760,991▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $759,159▼63.8% | $1,107,882▼17.9% | $5,046,167▼3.3% | $5,147,058▼9.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,099,186 | $1,348,824▲13.2% | $5,219,637▼0.8% | $5,681,364▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,191,863 | $5,261,733 | $5,693,342 | 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 · $75K total
3 grants to The Red & Black Publishing Company Inc totaling $75K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Miami Foundation Inc | Program support | 2023 | $33,700 |
| The Miami Foundation Inc | Program support | 2022 | $34,414 |
| Emory University | Grant | 2021 | $7,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is The Red & Black Publishing Company Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Red & Black Publishing Company Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 58-1410389, based in Athens, Georgia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Red & Black Publishing Company Inc's EIN?
- The Red & Black Publishing Company Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 58-1410389.
- How much revenue does The Red & Black Publishing Company Inc report?
- The Red & Black Publishing Company Inc reported $770,563 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Red & Black Publishing Company Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades The Red & Black Publishing Company Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Red & Black Publishing Company Inc (EIN 58-1410389) 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.