William K Bowes Jr Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
William K Bowes Jr Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Francisco, California, registered in 1992, with $15,539,775 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1660 Bush St 300, San Francisco, CA, 94109 EIN 94-3148482 Since 1992
Revenue (FY2024)
$15.5M
▼ 5.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$11.9M
Net assets
$214.9M
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
—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 William K Bowes Jr Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating217 mo reserves · +24% 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 William K Bowes Jr Foundation: 217 mo reserves · +24% margin earns a B+ 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 William K Bowes Jr Foundation— 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 William K Bowes Jr Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1660 Bush St 300, San Francisco, CA, 94109
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $15.2M (FY2020) to $15.5M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $21.8MNet assets $214.9M
Operating margin
23.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$236.8M
Total liabilities
$21.8M
Net assets
$214.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,539,775▼5.1% | $11,864,149▼2.2% | $214,941,586▲6.9% | $236,755,476▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $16,366,525▲179% | $12,136,135▼18.0% | $201,098,067▲7.0% | $231,390,225▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $5,855,939▼76.3% | $14,800,904▲22.7% | $188,007,728▼17.2% | $235,253,719▼17.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $24,735,393▲62.4% | $12,067,112▼36.6% | $227,170,530▲17.6% | $286,251,836▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $15,233,813 | $19,040,254 | $193,253,320 | $283,562,212 | 990PF |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is William K Bowes Jr Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. William K Bowes Jr Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-3148482, based in San Francisco, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is William K Bowes Jr Foundation's EIN?
- William K Bowes Jr Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-3148482.
- How much revenue does William K Bowes Jr Foundation report?
- William K Bowes Jr Foundation reported $15,539,775 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does William K Bowes Jr Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades William K Bowes Jr Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for William K Bowes Jr Foundation (EIN 94-3148482) 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.