Americas Best Charities is located in San Rafael, CA. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Americas Best Charities is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 04/2022, Americas Best Charities generated $7.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (20.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.5m during the year ending 04/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (20.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ABC WORKS TO INCREASE IMPACT AND ADDRESS UNMET NEEDS BY CONNECTING GENEROUS DONORS WITH DIVERSE AND INNOVATIVE CAUSE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ABC SCREENS AND CERTIFIES NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CHARITIES THAT MEET STANDARDS FOR INCLUSION IN THE COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN, PUBLIC SECTOR, AND CORPORATE WORKPLACE CHARITABLE FUND DRIVES. ACTING AS THE CENTRAL REPRESENTATIVE AND FISCAL AGENT IN THOSE DRIVES, ABC INCREASES COST-EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY. ALSO PROVIDES OTHER DIRECT DONATION OPPORTUNITIES. EXPENSES REFLECT DISTRIBUTIONS TO OUR PARTNER AGENCIES.
ABC CONNECTS DONORS TO QUALITY CHARITIES THAT ADDRESS A VARIETY OF CONCERNS. PROVIDES PERSONALIZED TELEPHONE, PRINT, WEB-BASED EDUCATION AND INFORMATION SERVICES FOR CONTRIBUTORS TO USE IN GIFT-MAKING DECISIONS; TRAINS CHARITIES ON HOW TO ATTRACT AND SERVE CONTRIBUTORS; PROVIDES LOGISTICAL SUPPORT TO FUND DRIVE ORGANIZERS; PROVIDES NECESSARY MANAGEMENT AND FISCAL SERVICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Karen Dempsey Secretary/treas | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Roxanne Fletcher President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Casimir Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Baillie Brown Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeanne Young Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $7,386,195 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,386,195 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $7,386,195 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,940,059 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $1,286,244 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $247,260 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $10,544 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $993 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $7,494,311 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,611,585 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $8,035,351 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $10,646,936 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $9,909,065 |
Total liabilities | $9,909,065 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $737,871 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $10,646,936 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Americas Best Charities has recieved totaling $4,807,636.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Give Back Foundation Madison, WI PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $4,160,561 |
United Way Of Central Ohio Inc Columbus, OH PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $306,602 |
Americas Charities Chantilly, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $205,421 |
United Way Of Dane County Inc Madison, WI PURPOSE: Donor Designation for General Support | $80,503 |
United Way Of The Dutchess-Orange Region Inc Poughkeepsie, NY PURPOSE: DONOR DIRECTED | $29,487 |
The United Way Inc Amarillo, TX PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATIONS | $17,067 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Giving Back Fund Inc Los Angeles, CA | $11,057,964 | $16,121,591 |
United Way Of The Columbia- Willamette Portland, OR | $45,244,176 | $37,813,880 |
Lutheran Social Services Of Southern California Orange, CA | $12,433,433 | $19,852,722 |
United Way California Capital Region Sacramento, CA | $17,085,587 | $25,165,420 |
United Way Of Tucson And Southern Arizona Inc Tucson, AZ | $24,809,225 | $14,478,255 |
United Way Of Southern Nevada Inc Las Vegas, NV | $13,273,511 | $9,207,930 |
Parker Ranch Foundation Tr 091092 Kamuela, HI | $269,073,510 | $7,172,423 |
Blaise Foundation Claremont, CA | $0 | $239,814 |
Beit Tshuvah Los Angeles, CA | $29,185,703 | $8,355,321 |
Levy Family Campus Los Gatos, CA | $16,282,164 | $7,205,840 |
Neighborhood Funders Group Berkeley, CA | $23,826,861 | $25,307,328 |
United Way Of Monterey County Monterey, CA | $13,516,071 | $8,095,454 |