Three Bays Preservation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Three Bays Preservation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Osterville, Massachusetts, registered in 1997, with $1,262,892 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 215, Osterville, MA, 02655 EIN 04-3338308 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.3M
▲ 11.3% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.1M
Net assets
$4.8M
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
★★★★
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 Three Bays Preservation Inc— 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 rating52 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 Three Bays Preservation Inc: 52 mo reserves · +13% 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 Three Bays Preservation 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 Three Bays Preservation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 215, Osterville, MA, 02655
- City
- Osterville
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $496K (FY2013) to $1.3M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $822KNet assets $4.8M
Operating margin
12.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.6M
Total liabilities
$822K
Net assets
$4.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,262,892▲11.3% | $1,101,636▼35.6% | $4,810,938▲84.6% | $5,632,933▲64.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,135,046▼11.8% | $1,711,430▲46.7% | $2,606,123▼27.5% | $3,426,192▼23.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,287,087▲21.8% | $1,166,289▲13.4% | $3,596,460▲6.8% | $4,447,128▲26.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,056,300▲16.9% | $1,028,189▲35.1% | $3,368,833▲8.4% | $3,506,004▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $903,438▼5.9% | $760,996▼0.9% | $3,107,787▲19.7% | $3,164,022▲17.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $960,361▲29.1% | $767,564▲27.3% | $2,596,946▲4.4% | $2,692,382▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $744,051▲55.2% | $602,795▲16.7% | $2,488,651▲8.1% | $2,537,007▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $479,487▼0.7% | $516,505▲48.9% | $2,303,028▲0.5% | $2,346,683▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $482,733▲117% | $346,951▼33.7% | $2,290,658▲7.7% | $2,295,736▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $221,974▼55.2% | $523,658▼6.9% | $2,126,022▼8.7% | $2,139,534▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $495,997 | $562,553▲53.9% | $2,327,594▲6.9% | $2,346,130▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $365,506▲3.5% | $2,176,972▲2.4% | $2,218,480▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $353,302 | $2,126,539 | $2,135,868 | 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 · $2.4M total
48 grants to Three Bays Preservation Inc totaling $2.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donors Trust Inc | For general operations | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | To further the organization's exempt purpose | 2024 | $20,350 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $230,610 |
| Donors Trust Inc | For general operations | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | To further the organization's exempt purpose | 2023 | $20,100 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Religion | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $5,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $282,350 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | To further the organization's exempt purpose | 2022 | $19,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | General support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Environment & animal protection | 2022 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Three Bays Preservation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Three Bays Preservation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-3338308, based in Osterville, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Three Bays Preservation Inc's EIN?
- Three Bays Preservation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-3338308.
- How much revenue does Three Bays Preservation Inc report?
- Three Bays Preservation Inc reported $1,262,892 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Three Bays Preservation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Three Bays Preservation Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Three Bays Preservation Inc (EIN 04-3338308) 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.