William M Backer Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Middleburg, Virginia, with $901,049 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$901K
▼ 53.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$758K
Net assets
$7.7M
Employees
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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 M Backer 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 →
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 M Backer Foundation Inc: 121 mo reserves · +16% margin earns a B+ 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 William M Backer 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 →
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 M Backer Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $747K (FY2013) to $901K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
15.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$7.7M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $901,049▼53.1% | $758,243▲38.1% | $7,664,502▲1.9% | $7,664,502▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,921,645▲769% | $549,165▼38.4% | $7,521,696▲22.3% | $7,521,696▲22.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $221,098▼60.8% | $891,143▲217% | $6,149,216▼9.8% | $6,149,216▼9.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $563,658▼11.8% | $281,140▼46.4% | $6,819,261▲4.3% | $6,819,261▲4.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $639,003▲88.7% | $524,821▲7.1% | $6,536,743▲1.8% | $6,536,743▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $338,687▼4.2% | $489,806▼4.8% | $6,422,587▼2.3% | $6,422,587▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $353,367▼70.2% | $514,449▲0.3% | $6,573,725▼2.4% | $6,573,725▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,187,350▲67.4% | $512,893▲16.0% | $6,734,854▲11.1% | $6,734,854▲11.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $709,177▲69.2% | $442,214▼8.0% | $6,060,443▲4.6% | $6,060,443▲4.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $419,221▼57.9% | $480,503▲11.3% | $5,793,481▼1.0% | $5,793,481▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $994,696▲33.2% | $431,587▲13.1% | $5,854,918▲10.6% | $5,854,918▲10.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $746,725 | $381,561 | $5,291,809 | $5,291,809 | 990PF |
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Data for William M Backer Foundation Inc (EIN 13-3579157) 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.