A Is For
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
A Is For is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 2013, with $176,288 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
151 First Avenue 301, New York, NY, 10003 EIN 46-2929713 Since 2013
Revenue (FY2024)
$176K
▲ 63.5% vs prior year
Civil Rights median: $332K
Expenses (FY2024)
$164K
Net assets
$163K
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 A Is For— 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 rating12 mo reserves · +7% 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 A Is For: 12 mo reserves · +7% 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 A Is For— 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 A Is For: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 151 First Avenue 301, New York, NY, 10003
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Civil Liberties
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $110K (FY2014) to $176K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $163K
Operating margin
7.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$163K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$163K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $176,288▲63.5% | $163,843▼13.5% | $163,206▲8.3% | $163,206▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $107,850▼58.0% | $189,519▲21.1% | $150,761▼35.1% | $150,761▼35.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $257,046▲56.1% | $156,484▲37.4% | $232,430▲76.3% | $232,430▲70.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $164,670▲61.9% | $113,877▲7.6% | $131,868▲62.6% | $136,034▲59.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $101,715▲163% | $105,802▲31.0% | $81,075▼4.8% | $85,410▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $38,658▼78.6% | $80,745▼30.8% | $85,162▼33.1% | $85,331▼33.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $180,515▲84.3% | $116,638▲34.5% | $127,249▲101% | $127,367▲100% | 990 |
| 2017 | $97,972▲16.9% | $86,716▲30.7% | $63,373▲21.6% | $63,658▲21.7% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $83,800▲136% | $66,330▲16.6% | $52,117▲50.4% | $52,322▲50.2% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $35,441▼67.7% | $56,894▲6.0% | $34,647▼38.2% | $34,828▼37.9% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $109,771 | $53,671 | $56,100 | $56,100 | 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 · $26K total
4 grants to A Is For totaling $26K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Civil rights | 2022 | $5,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $7,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2018 | $9,499 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A Is For a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Is For is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-2929713, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Is For's EIN?
- A Is For's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-2929713.
- How much revenue does A Is For report?
- A Is For reported $176,288 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Is For have?
- CharityIndex grades A Is For B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Is For (EIN 46-2929713) 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.