The Walter E Boehm Birth Defects Center Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
The Walter E Boehm Birth Defects Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, registered in 1976, with $200,115 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN, 37403 EIN 51-0175126 Since 1976
Revenue (FY2024)
$200K
▲ 21.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$227K
Net assets
$350K
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 The Walter E Boehm Birth Defects Center Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating19 mo reserves · -13% 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 Walter E Boehm Birth Defects Center Inc: 19 mo reserves · -13% margin earns a C+ 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 Walter E Boehm Birth Defects Center 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 Walter E Boehm Birth Defects Center Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN, 37403
- City
- Chattanooga
- State
- Tennessee
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $258K (FY2013) to $200K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $191KNet assets $350K
Operating margin
-13.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$541K
Total liabilities
$191K
Net assets
$350K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $200,115▲21.9% | $227,114▼25.9% | $350,416▼3.5% | $541,408▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $164,169▼23.6% | $306,642▲33.4% | $363,247▼19.6% | $567,598▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $214,848▼30.1% | $229,901▲0.7% | $451,876▼18.7% | $534,408▼18.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $307,237▲26.6% | $228,197▲20.7% | $555,769▲28.3% | $657,907▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $242,758▲33.4% | $189,139▼23.6% | $433,022▲28.9% | $608,956▲18.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $182,039▼20.5% | $247,429▲2.9% | $335,918▼11.0% | $514,249▲20.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $228,978▼11.3% | $240,436▲7.1% | $377,554▼6.2% | $427,777▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $258,158 | $224,458 | $402,400 | $443,265 | 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 · $102K total
11 grants to The Walter E Boehm Birth Defects Center Inc totaling $102K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2024 | $5,040 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $7,207 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $5,934 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $6,798 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $17,386 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2020 | $10,000 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2017 | $10,000 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2016 | $10,000 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2015 | $10,000 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2014 | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is The Walter E Boehm Birth Defects Center Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Walter E Boehm Birth Defects Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 51-0175126, based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Walter E Boehm Birth Defects Center Inc's EIN?
- The Walter E Boehm Birth Defects Center Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 51-0175126.
- How much revenue does The Walter E Boehm Birth Defects Center Inc report?
- The Walter E Boehm Birth Defects Center Inc reported $200,115 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Walter E Boehm Birth Defects Center Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades The Walter E Boehm Birth Defects Center Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Walter E Boehm Birth Defects Center Inc (EIN 51-0175126) 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.