Venues Parks & Arts Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Venues Parks & Arts Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in South Bend, Indiana, registered in 2011, with $4,757,095 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
301 S Saint Louis Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46617 EIN 27-3843043 Since 2011
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.8M
▲ 124.3% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$6.2M
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.
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 Venues Parks & Arts Foundation 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 rating8 mo reserves · -31% 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 Venues Parks & Arts Foundation Inc: 8 mo reserves · -31% 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 Venues Parks & Arts Foundation 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 Venues Parks & Arts Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 301 S Saint Louis Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46617
- City
- South Bend
- State
- Indiana
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $862K (FY2017) to $4.8M (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $4.0M
Operating margin
-31.2%
Spent more than it raised 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 | $4,757,095▲124% | $6,241,209▲6578% | $4,041,198▼26.8% | $4,041,198▼26.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,120,710▼20.9% | $93,466▼82.1% | $5,517,650▲58.1% | $5,517,650▲58.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,681,293▲132% | $523,544▲26.5% | $3,490,406▲166% | $3,490,406▲162% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,157,632▲149% | $413,821▼54.5% | $1,312,656▲132% | $1,332,656▲128% | 990 |
| 2020 | $465,596▲50.1% | $908,650▲554% | $564,657▼44.0% | $584,657▼50.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $310,208▼64.0% | $139,042▼26.0% | $1,007,711▲29.9% | $1,180,758▲52.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $861,650 | $187,790 | $775,461 | $775,461 | 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 · $1.6M total
31 grants to Venues Parks & Arts Foundation Inc totaling $1.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Venues Parks & Arts Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Venues Parks & Arts Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-3843043, based in South Bend, Indiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Venues Parks & Arts Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Venues Parks & Arts Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-3843043.
- How much revenue does Venues Parks & Arts Foundation Inc report?
- Venues Parks & Arts Foundation Inc reported $4,757,095 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Venues Parks & Arts Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Venues Parks & Arts Foundation Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Venues Parks & Arts Foundation Inc (EIN 27-3843043) 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.