The Thomas C Ackerman Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
The Thomas C Ackerman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in La Mesa, California, registered in 1991, with $959,635 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3755 Avocado Blvd Ste 518, La Mesa, CA, 91941 EIN 33-0477490 Since 1991
Revenue (FY2024)
$960K
▲ 120.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$406K
Net assets
$4.0M
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 Thomas C Ackerman Foundation— 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 rating118 mo reserves · +58% 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 Thomas C Ackerman Foundation: 118 mo reserves · +58% 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 Thomas C Ackerman Foundation— 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 Thomas C Ackerman Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3755 Avocado Blvd Ste 518, La Mesa, CA, 91941
- City
- La Mesa
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $805K (FY2013) to $960K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $4.0M
Operating margin
57.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$4.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $959,635▲120% | $405,656▲5.1% | $3,991,654▲16.1% | $3,991,654▲16.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $435,439▲156% | $385,963▼85.1% | $3,437,675▲1.5% | $3,437,675▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$772,644▼175% | $2,584,501▲544% | $3,388,199▼49.8% | $3,388,199▼49.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,033,458▲48.5% | $401,388▲0.6% | $6,745,344▲10.3% | $6,745,344▲10.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $696,120▼21.5% | $399,175▼16.8% | $6,113,274▲5.1% | $6,113,274▲5.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $887,116▲553% | $479,491▲24.2% | $5,816,329▲7.5% | $5,816,329▲7.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | -$195,948▼129% | $386,150▼4.3% | $5,408,704▼9.7% | $5,408,704▼9.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $681,449▲94.2% | $403,553▲0.6% | $5,990,802▲4.9% | $5,990,802▲4.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $350,984▲678% | $400,966▲15.6% | $5,712,906▼0.9% | $5,712,906▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | -$60,725▼110% | $346,987▲7.5% | $5,762,888▼6.6% | $5,762,888▼6.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $587,210▼27.1% | $322,696▼15.5% | $6,170,600▲4.5% | $6,170,600▲4.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $805,296 | $381,840▲28.2% | $5,906,086▲11.9% | $5,906,086▲11.9% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $297,739 | $5,277,336 | $5,277,336 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Thomas C Ackerman Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Thomas C Ackerman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 33-0477490, based in La Mesa, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Thomas C Ackerman Foundation's EIN?
- The Thomas C Ackerman Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 33-0477490.
- How much revenue does The Thomas C Ackerman Foundation report?
- The Thomas C Ackerman Foundation reported $959,635 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Thomas C Ackerman Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades The Thomas C Ackerman Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Thomas C Ackerman Foundation (EIN 33-0477490) 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.