Association of Small Foundations
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Association of Small Foundations is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1996, with $3,730,408 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 65607, Washington, DC, 20035 EIN 65-0617866 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.7M
▲ 7.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.9M
Net assets
$2.8M
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 Association of Small Foundations— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · -5% 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 Association of Small Foundations: 8 mo reserves · -5% 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 Association of Small Foundations— 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 Association of Small Foundations: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 65607, Washington, DC, 20035
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Subcategory
- Federated Giving Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.0M (FY2013) to $3.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $952KNet assets $2.8M
Operating margin
-4.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.7M
Total liabilities
$952K
Net assets
$2.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,730,408▲7.5% | $3,903,813▲5.3% | $2,764,719▼12.1% | $3,716,252▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,470,895▲31.1% | $3,707,406▼4.8% | $3,144,823▼24.3% | $4,079,026▼20.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,648,014▼50.3% | $3,892,723▲33.0% | $4,152,410▼25.6% | $5,151,279▼21.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,328,346▲92.1% | $2,927,760▼6.3% | $5,584,640▲65.8% | $6,598,836▲41.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,774,425▼11.5% | $3,123,092▼12.4% | $3,367,898▼13.6% | $4,653,802▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,133,775▼22.7% | $3,564,176▼7.4% | $3,896,805▲17.0% | $4,954,680▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,053,692▲10.6% | $3,850,946▲16.4% | $3,329,590▼0.6% | $4,462,952▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,663,606▼6.7% | $3,308,612▼7.2% | $3,348,236▲4.3% | $4,332,012▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,926,432▲20.2% | $3,565,042▲9.1% | $3,210,292▲57.6% | $4,223,963▲32.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,265,807▼18.4% | $3,269,066▼8.3% | $2,037,169▼17.4% | $3,189,853▼11.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $4,001,960▲32.2% | $3,565,791▲20.9% | $2,466,313▲0.9% | $3,604,029▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,026,822 | $2,949,797▼16.6% | $2,443,626▼11.7% | $3,371,865▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,537,480▲18.9% | $2,768,026▼13.9% | $3,740,700▼8.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,974,190 | $3,216,008 | $4,086,133 | 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 · $3.4M total
16 grants to Association of Small Foundations totaling $3.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borealis Philanthropy | To support the work of association of small foundations | 2024 | $204,000 |
| Greater Horizons | Public, societal benefit | 2024 | $8,000 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Borealis Philanthropy | To support the work of association of small foundations | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Borealis Philanthropy | To support the work of association of small foundations d/b/a exponent philanthropy | 2021 | $250,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2020 | $2,000,000 |
| Borealis Philanthropy | To support the work of association of small foundations d/b/a exponent philanthropy | 2020 | $40,000 |
| Borealis Philanthropy | To support the work of association of small foundations dba exponent philanthropy | 2019 | $85,000 |
| Borealis Philanthropy | To support the work of association of small foundations dba exponent philanthropy | 2018 | $400,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $9,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2017 | $130,400 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Support | 2016 | $122,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Support | 2015 | $25,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2015 | $7,324 |
| Helios Education Foundation | Education and community alignment | 2014 | $7,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Association of Small Foundations a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Association of Small Foundations is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 65-0617866, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Association of Small Foundations's EIN?
- Association of Small Foundations's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 65-0617866.
- How much revenue does Association of Small Foundations report?
- Association of Small Foundations reported $3,730,408 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Association of Small Foundations have?
- CharityIndex grades Association of Small Foundations B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Association of Small Foundations (EIN 65-0617866) 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.