B F Skinner Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
B F Skinner Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, registered in 1994, with $89,490 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Once Mifflin Place Suite 400, Cambridge, MA, 02138 EIN 42-1325722 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2023)
$89K
▼ 50.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$175K
Net assets
$304K
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.
D
—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 B F Skinner Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating21 mo reserves · -95% 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 B F Skinner Foundation: 21 mo reserves · -95% margin earns a F 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 B F Skinner Foundation— 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 B F Skinner Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Once Mifflin Place Suite 400, Cambridge, MA, 02138
- City
- Cambridge
- State
- Massachusetts
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $75K (FY2010) to $89K (FY2023) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $34KNet assets $304K
Operating margin
-95.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$338K
Total liabilities
$34K
Net assets
$304K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $89,490▼50.1% | $174,547▲7.0% | $304,304▼19.3% | $337,826▼12.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $179,184▲8.3% | $163,101▼7.8% | $377,178▼2.3% | $384,853▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $165,425▼16.4% | $176,913▲11.3% | $386,181▼2.0% | $389,022▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $197,961▲1.0% | $158,916▼15.3% | $394,160▲12.9% | $397,311▲12.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $195,965▲18.4% | $187,647▲5.9% | $349,133▲1.3% | $352,466▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $165,538▲23.0% | $177,200▲8.8% | $344,486▼14.7% | $349,329▼14.4% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $134,564▼20.2% | $162,853▼5.8% | $403,680▼2.6% | $408,309▼1.9% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $168,587▼0.9% | $172,828▲26.4% | $414,623▲3.5% | $416,409▲2.8% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $170,150▲23.2% | $136,716▲18.8% | $400,780▲3.0% | $405,165▲4.2% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $138,162▲9.4% | $115,091▲30.9% | $388,930▲7.0% | $388,930▲7.0% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $126,321▲64.5% | $87,908▼8.0% | $363,317▲24.7% | $363,317▲22.4% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $76,782▼25.2% | $95,533▼1.4% | $291,279▼3.5% | $296,948▼4.8% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $102,697▲36.2% | $96,916▲21.5% | $301,752▼1.3% | $311,823▲0.2% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $75,393 | $79,797 | $305,716 | $311,345 | 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.
Grants received · $12K total
1 grant to B F Skinner Foundation totaling $12K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $12,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is B F Skinner Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. B F Skinner Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1325722, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is B F Skinner Foundation's EIN?
- B F Skinner Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1325722.
- How much revenue does B F Skinner Foundation report?
- B F Skinner Foundation reported $89,490 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does B F Skinner Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades B F Skinner Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for B F Skinner Foundation (EIN 42-1325722) 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.