W M Bell Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves
W M Bell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Germantown, Tennessee, registered in 1959, with $0 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
8545 Cordes Cir, Germantown, TN, 38139 EIN 62-6046340 Since 1959
Revenue (FY2023)
$0
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$240
Net assets
$0
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 W M Bell Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves
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 W M Bell Foundation: 0 mo reserves 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 W M Bell Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 W M Bell Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 8545 Cordes Cir, Germantown, TN, 38139
- City
- Germantown
- State
- Tennessee
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $16K (FY2013) to $0 (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Total assets
$0
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$0
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | $240▼11.1% | $0▼100% | $0▼100% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $0 | $270▲50.0% | $199,688▲15.5% | $199,688▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $0 | $180▼86.1% | $172,958▼0.1% | $199,958▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $0 | $1,295▲582% | $173,138▼0.7% | $200,138▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $0 | $190▼95.4% | $174,433▼0.1% | $201,433▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $0 | $4,130▼17.4% | $174,623▼2.3% | $201,623▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $0 | $5,000▼31.0% | $178,753▼2.7% | $205,753▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $0 | $7,250▲24.9% | $183,753▼3.8% | $210,753▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $0 | $5,804▼66.0% | $191,003▼2.9% | $218,003▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $0▼100% | $17,062▲143% | $196,807▼8.0% | $223,807▲4.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $16,000 | $7,012▲87.7% | $213,869▲4.4% | $213,869▲4.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $3,736▲19.9% | $204,881▲1.1% | $204,881▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $3,115 | $202,606 | $202,606 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is W M Bell Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. W M Bell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 62-6046340, based in Germantown, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is W M Bell Foundation's EIN?
- W M Bell Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 62-6046340.
- How much revenue does W M Bell Foundation report?
- W M Bell Foundation reported $0 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does W M Bell Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades W M Bell Foundation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for W M Bell Foundation (EIN 62-6046340) 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.