Yolo Basin Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Yolo Basin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Davis, California, registered in 1995, with $1,101,839 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
45211 County Road 32b, Davis, CA, 95618 EIN 68-0230311 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.1M
▲ 113.7% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$956K
Net assets
$716K
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
★★★★
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 →—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 Yolo Basin Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · +13% 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 Yolo Basin Foundation: 9 mo reserves · +13% margin earns a A 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 Yolo Basin 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 Yolo Basin Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 45211 County Road 32b, Davis, CA, 95618
- City
- Davis
- State
- California
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Environmental Education
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $348K (FY2009) to $1.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.1MNet assets $716K
Operating margin
13.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.8M
Total liabilities
$2.1M
Net assets
$716K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,101,839▲114% | $955,614▲90.5% | $715,999▲25.7% | $2,771,239▲364% | 990 |
| 2023 | $515,562▼9.3% | $501,586▲12.7% | $569,774▲2.5% | $597,249▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $568,645▲29.5% | $445,167▲35.1% | $555,798▲28.6% | $622,911▲36.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $439,207▼13.4% | $329,570▼13.6% | $432,320▲26.8% | $456,291▲28.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $507,088▲3.6% | $381,561▼19.0% | $341,015▲70.0% | $355,342▲65.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $489,584▲40.1% | $471,293▼2.3% | $200,638▲10.9% | $214,189▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $349,562▼39.7% | $482,222▼34.4% | $180,873▼54.1% | $197,467▼56.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $579,528▲52.1% | $734,915▲37.9% | $394,455▼27.2% | $452,334▼33.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $380,981▼70.4% | $533,102▼43.7% | $541,557▼19.4% | $681,214▼14.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,288,793▲57.2% | $946,410▲18.7% | $672,038▲99.7% | $794,921▲63.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $819,928 | $797,517▼5.0% | $336,571▲7.8% | $487,094▲33.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $839,860▲86.3% | $312,167▲16.3% | $365,201▼18.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $450,842▲46.1% | $268,325▲28.7% | $445,334▲104% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $308,546▼4.3% | $208,444▼21.4% | $218,748▼20.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | $348,178 | $322,243 | $265,216 | $275,007 | 990EZ |
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 · $284K total
12 grants to Yolo Basin Foundation totaling $284K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $9,150 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $8,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $8,750 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $8,750 |
| Sacramento Region Community Foundation | Unrestricted | 2020 | $59,538 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $5,400 |
| Sacramento Region Community Foundation | 2019-2020 yolo basin foundation graduate student fellowship program; unrestricted | 2019 | $30,255 |
| Sacramento Region Community Foundation | Discover the flyway wetlands wagon; 2018/19 yolo basin foundation graduate student fellowship program; unrestricted | 2018 | $48,536 |
| Sacramento Region Community Foundation | Yolo basin foundation graduate student fellowship program for the 2017-2018 | 2017 | $34,246 |
| Sacramento Region Community Foundation | To support scientific research related to the yolo bypass wildlife area | 2016 | $35,054 |
| Sacramento Region Community Foundation | Unrestricted | 2015 | $22,266 |
| Sacramento Region Community Foundation | Unrestricted | 2014 | $14,539 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Yolo Basin Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Yolo Basin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 68-0230311, based in Davis, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Yolo Basin Foundation's EIN?
- Yolo Basin Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 68-0230311.
- How much revenue does Yolo Basin Foundation report?
- Yolo Basin Foundation reported $1,101,839 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Yolo Basin Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Yolo Basin Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Yolo Basin Foundation (EIN 68-0230311) 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.