Authors Guild Fdn Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Authors Guild Fdn Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1972, with $2,577,130 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
31 E 32nd St Rm 901, New York, NY, 10016 EIN 23-7248599 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.6M
▼ 41.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.5M
Net assets
$7.2M
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
★★★★
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 Authors Guild Fdn Inc— 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 rating35 mo reserves · +4% 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 Authors Guild Fdn Inc: 35 mo reserves · +4% 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 Authors Guild Fdn 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 Authors Guild Fdn Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $279K (FY2013) to $2.6M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.2MNet assets $7.2M
Operating margin
3.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.4M
Total liabilities
$1.2M
Net assets
$7.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,577,130▼41.8% | $2,485,025▲60.0% | $7,167,684▲14.1% | $8,367,018▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,430,125▲175% | $1,552,727▲28.5% | $6,279,676▲96.3% | $7,290,679▲84.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,610,922▼1.4% | $1,208,258▲4.1% | $3,198,713▼3.6% | $3,961,962▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,633,222▲29.1% | $1,160,454▲14.4% | $3,316,582▲30.9% | $4,097,394▲41.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,264,789▲31.0% | $1,014,576▼23.7% | $2,532,709▲17.4% | $2,888,918▲29.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $965,538▲5.9% | $1,330,455▲14.6% | $2,157,415▼14.0% | $2,229,974▼14.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $911,715▲18.7% | $1,161,448▲43.2% | $2,508,290▼6.1% | $2,605,353▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $767,984▲76.0% | $811,119▼3.8% | $2,670,331▲4.5% | $2,844,068▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $436,453▲30.8% | $843,261▲17.9% | $2,554,690▼13.5% | $2,594,018▼13.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $333,596▲19.6% | $715,160▲207% | $2,954,474▼11.4% | $2,995,047▼12.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $278,994 | $232,787 | $3,336,038 | $3,419,181 | 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 · $837K total
30 grants to Authors Guild Fdn Inc totaling $837K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2024 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $6,899 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $121,435 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Health | 2023 | $11,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $9,782 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $6,700 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $5,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $79,114 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Arts, culture | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $5,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2021 | $103,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $40,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $40,200 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Authors Guild Fdn Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Authors Guild Fdn Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7248599, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Authors Guild Fdn Inc's EIN?
- Authors Guild Fdn Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7248599.
- How much revenue does Authors Guild Fdn Inc report?
- Authors Guild Fdn Inc reported $2,577,130 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Authors Guild Fdn Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Authors Guild Fdn Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Authors Guild Fdn Inc (EIN 23-7248599) 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.