A Very Special Place Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
A Very Special Place Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Staten Island, New York, registered in 1980, with $50,961,854 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
49 Cedar Grove Ave, Staten Island, NY, 10306 EIN 13-3005006 Since 1980
Revenue (FY2024)
$51.0M
▲ 18.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$50.2M
Net assets
$10.2M
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
—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 Very Special Place Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · +1% 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 Very Special Place Inc: 2 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a B 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 Very Special Place Inc— 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 Very Special Place Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 49 Cedar Grove Ave, Staten Island, NY, 10306
- City
- Staten Island
- State
- New York
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $17.4M (FY2013) to $51.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $13.8MNet assets $10.2M
Operating margin
1.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$24.0M
Total liabilities
$13.8M
Net assets
$10.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,961,854▲18.4% | $50,202,790▲17.0% | $10,249,871▲8.2% | $24,009,763▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $43,027,580▲17.0% | $42,924,035▲18.0% | $9,470,783▲1.4% | $22,484,336▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $36,765,383▼3.8% | $36,379,415▲4.1% | $9,336,353▲9.4% | $21,254,343▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $38,210,752▲45.7% | $34,930,141▲31.8% | $8,534,765▲56.5% | $20,450,868▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $26,231,764▼8.1% | $26,510,006▼7.1% | $5,452,898▼8.6% | $21,337,561▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $28,534,636▼4.4% | $28,532,064▼1.4% | $5,968,397▼5.0% | $22,326,751▲15.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $29,833,048▲23.4% | $28,946,944▲20.9% | $6,284,388▲3.7% | $19,295,928▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $24,172,062▲23.5% | $23,935,335▲21.9% | $6,057,286▲3.6% | $19,851,661▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $19,572,118▲10.2% | $19,641,593▲8.9% | $5,848,069▼4.2% | $19,725,808▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $17,762,453▼2.7% | $18,041,827 | $6,101,997▼3.6% | $20,922,989▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $18,262,398▲5.0% | $18,038,220▲4.9% | $6,333,088▲3.7% | $22,759,233▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $17,394,609 | $17,195,843▼1.9% | $6,108,910▲3.4% | $23,160,904▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $17,528,763▲1.1% | $5,910,144▼4.0% | $23,950,308▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $17,341,490▲2.5% | $6,154,739▲1.3% | $26,154,872▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $16,924,423▼0.4% | $6,075,933▲2.8% | $26,031,102▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $16,984,580 | $5,911,044 | $27,578,504 | 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 · $5,100 total
1 grant to A Very Special Place Inc totaling $5,100, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2019 | $5,100 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is A Very Special Place Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Very Special Place Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-3005006, based in Staten Island, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Very Special Place Inc's EIN?
- A Very Special Place Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-3005006.
- How much revenue does A Very Special Place Inc report?
- A Very Special Place Inc reported $50,961,854 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Very Special Place Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades A Very Special Place Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Very Special Place Inc (EIN 13-3005006) 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.