Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1976, with $3,328,434 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.3M
▲ 195.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.1M
Net assets
$33.6M
Employees
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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 Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation: 194 mo reserves · +38% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $2.2M (FY2013) to $3.3M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
37.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$34.6M
Total liabilities
$1.0M
Net assets
$33.6M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,328,434▲196% | $2,079,547▲18.9% | $33,590,547▲3.9% | $34,595,983▲7.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,125,286▼26.2% | $1,748,453▲1.3% | $32,341,660▼1.9% | $32,346,187▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,525,454▲76.3% | $1,725,730▲16.3% | $32,964,827▼0.5% | $32,973,327▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $865,331▼54.7% | $1,484,031▼2.4% | $33,141,069▼1.8% | $33,185,220▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,908,708▲60.9% | $1,519,971▲30.3% | $33,759,769▲3.2% | $33,809,162▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,185,919▲30.1% | $1,166,450▲2.4% | $32,712,253▲0.1% | $32,727,335 | 990PF |
| 2015 | $911,208▼55.9% | $1,138,632▲1.2% | $32,692,784▼0.7% | $32,711,608▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $2,064,199▼5.3% | $1,125,643▲4.2% | $32,920,208▲2.9% | $33,774,472▲5.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $2,180,817 | $1,080,488▼13.2% | $31,981,652▲3.6% | $31,981,990▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $1,244,487 | $30,881,323 | $30,949,141 | 990PF |
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Data for Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation (EIN 13-2853957) 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.