U S Dry Bean Convention is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, registered in 1997, with $431,259 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$431K
▲ 14.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$388K
Net assets
$187K
Employees
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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 →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 U S Dry Bean Convention— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 U S Dry Bean Convention: 6 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 U S Dry Bean Convention— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 U S Dry Bean Convention: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $325K (FY2013) to $431K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
10.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$187K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$187K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $431,259▲14.7% | $387,543▲5.9% | $186,696▲30.6% | $186,696▲30.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $375,908▼14.0% | $365,912▲4.0% | $142,980▲7.5% | $142,980▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $437,318▲2154% | $351,810▲1111% | $132,984▲180% | $133,734▲182% | 990 |
| 2021 | $19,403▼62.9% | $29,051▼37.8% | $47,476▼13.9% | $47,476▼13.9% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $52,309▼84.0% | $46,741▼86.0% | $55,127▲11.2% | $55,127▲11.2% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $327,344▼10.3% | $335,031▼10.7% | $49,559▼13.4% | $49,559▼13.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $364,784▲3.1% | $375,351▲9.6% | $57,246▼15.6% | $57,246▼15.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $353,673▲0.7% | $342,506▼6.4% | $67,813▲19.7% | $67,813▲17.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $351,288▲11.3% | $365,974▲10.8% | $56,646▼20.6% | $57,721▼19.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $315,677▼14.0% | $330,280▼5.4% | $71,332▼17.0% | $71,332▼17.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $367,123▲12.8% | $349,240▲6.9% | $85,935▲26.3% | $85,935▲26.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $325,409 | $326,602▲16.1% | $68,052▼1.7% | $68,052▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $281,359▲13.9% | $69,245▲14.8% | $69,245▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $246,938▲19.7% | $60,336▲6.5% | $60,336▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $206,227 | $56,655 | $56,655 | 990 |
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Data for U S Dry Bean Convention (EIN 47-0797478) 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.