3-21 Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
3-21 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, registered in 2010, with $34,092 in FY2022 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
770 Massachusetts Ave Unit 390191, Cambridge, MA, 02139 EIN 27-2134490 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2022)
$34K
▼ 51.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2022)
$47K
Net assets
$65K
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.
D
—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 3-21 Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating17 mo reserves · -38% 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 3-21 Foundation: 17 mo reserves · -38% margin earns a D 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 3-21 Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FTransparency10% of the rating0 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 3-21 Foundation: 0 of 5 disclosure signals earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 770 Massachusetts Ave Unit 390191, Cambridge, MA, 02139
- City
- Cambridge
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Educational Services
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $51K (FY2012) to $34K (FY2022) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2022)
Liabilities $2,023Net assets $65K
Operating margin
-37.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$67K
Total liabilities
$2,023
Net assets
$65K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $34,092▼51.2% | $46,889▼12.0% | $64,514▼16.6% | $66,537▼26.5% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $69,791▼23.7% | $53,288▼40.4% | $77,310▲505% | $90,549▲336% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $91,502▲78.9% | $89,439▲109% | $12,788▲19.2% | $20,788▼17.3% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $51,138 | $42,779▲19.2% | $10,725▲353% | $25,125▲44.7% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | — | $35,879 | $2,366 | $17,366 | 990 |
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 · $20K total
2 grants to 3-21 Foundation totaling $20K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way Worldwide | General charitable operations | 2017 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2016 | $10,300 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is 3-21 Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. 3-21 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-2134490, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is 3-21 Foundation's EIN?
- 3-21 Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-2134490.
- How much revenue does 3-21 Foundation report?
- 3-21 Foundation reported $34,092 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2022 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does 3-21 Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades 3-21 Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for 3-21 Foundation (EIN 27-2134490) 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.