AMERICAS BEST CHARITIES

EIN: 943067804 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

SAN RAFAEL, CA

Total Revenue
$6,146,146
Total Expenses
$5,988,889
Total Assets
$7,038,288
Net Assets
$411,610
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1988
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
KAREN DEMPSEY
Phone
4159252660
Tax Period
2024-05-01 to 2025-04-30

AMERICAS BEST CHARITIES, founded in 1988, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $6.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

AMERICAS BEST CHARITIES RAISES FUNDS AND AWARENESS TO IMPROVE LIFE BOTH LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY BY AIDING OUR DIVERSE PARTNER CHARITIES AND ENCOURAGING SUPPORTERS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR CAUSE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,552,409

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...

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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 CHARITIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,181,669

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...

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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.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,146,146
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $6,146,146

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,552,409
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $173,397
Program Expenses $5,734,078
Other Expenses $1,436,480
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,988,889

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,146,146 $6,396,560 0.0%
Expenses $5,988,889 $6,884,388 -0.1%
Net Income $157,257 $-487,828 -1.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
5

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MIKE URBAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN DEMPSEY Secretary/Treas 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROXANNE FLETCHER President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM CASIMIR Vice President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEANNE YOUNG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $6,146,146 $5,988,889 $7,038,288 $157,257
2024 $6,396,560 $6,884,388 $7,181,873 $-487,828
2023 $6,716,466 $6,712,156 $8,180,433 $4,310
2022 $7,386,195 $7,494,311 $10,646,936 $-108,116
2021 $7,613,926 $7,732,576 $9,568,624 $-118,650
2020 $9,159,319 $9,197,153 $10,836,920 $-37,834
2019 $11,776,867 $11,856,453 $12,974,030 $-79,586
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