American Friends of Jacobs Ladder Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Far Rockaway, New York, registered in 1997, with $242,376 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$242K
▲ 45.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$210K
Net assets
$92K
Employees
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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 →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 American Friends of Jacobs Ladder Inc— 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 American Friends of Jacobs Ladder Inc: 5 mo reserves · +14% margin earns a A 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 American Friends of Jacobs Ladder Inc— 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 American Friends of Jacobs Ladder Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $138K (FY2012) to $242K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
13.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$92K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$92K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $242,376▲45.7% | $209,632▲17.9% | $92,226▲55.0% | $92,226▲55.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $166,383▲87.2% | $177,804▲90.9% | $59,482▼16.1% | $59,482▼16.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $88,900▼23.4% | $93,151▲37.0% | $70,903▼5.7% | $70,903▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $116,007▼14.8% | $67,992▼53.2% | $75,154▲177% | $75,154▲177% | 990 |
| 2020 | $136,140▲82.9% | $145,200▼25.6% | $27,139▼25.0% | $27,139▼25.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $74,453▼75.8% | $195,062▲23.8% | $36,199▼76.9% | $36,199▼76.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $307,660▲57.1% | $157,575▼42.0% | $156,808▲2232% | $156,808▲2232% | 990 |
| 2017 | $195,876▼7.1% | $271,821▲33.4% | $6,723▼91.9% | $6,723▼91.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $210,915▲9.5% | $203,703▼4.2% | $82,668▲9.6% | $82,668▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $192,663▲1.3% | $212,705▲54.9% | $75,456▼21.0% | $75,456▼21.0% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $190,218▲5.6% | $137,334▼15.7% | $95,498▲124% | $95,498▲124% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $180,199▲30.9% | $162,955▲17.9% | $42,614▲68.0% | $42,614▲52.9% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $137,711 | $138,163 | $25,370 | $27,870 | 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.
10 grants to American Friends of Jacobs Ladder Inc totaling $349K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2023 | $6,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | Ethiopian students at risk, general support | 2022 | $85,400 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2022 | $13,680 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | Ethiopian students at risk, amit eitan program, general support | 2021 | $60,800 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | Maale adumim ethiopian students at risk | 2020 | $42,800 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2016 | $26,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2015 | $26,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | General support | 2014 | $51,800 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2014 | $26,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | Unrestricted general support | 2014 | $9,750 |
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Data for American Friends of Jacobs Ladder Inc (EIN 13-3938077) 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.