Barbara A & Thomas F Wolfe Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Barbara A & Thomas F Wolfe Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Palo Alto, California, registered in 1995, with $1,952,012 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1801 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94304 EIN 94-3215896 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.0M
▲ 185.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$645K
Net assets
$1.9M
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.
C+
★★★★
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 Barbara A & Thomas F Wolfe Foundation 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 · +67% 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 Barbara A & Thomas F Wolfe Foundation Inc: 35 mo reserves · +67% 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 Barbara A & Thomas F Wolfe Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Barbara A & Thomas F Wolfe Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1801 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94304
- City
- Palo Alto
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $319K (FY2013) to $2.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.9M
Operating margin
67.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,952,012▲185% | $645,075▼2.9% | $1,899,569▲221% | $1,899,569▲221% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $684,033▲15.7% | $664,313▼40.9% | $592,632▲3.4% | $592,632▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $591,001▼35.2% | $1,124,364▲395% | $572,912▼48.2% | $572,912▼48.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $912,314▲162% | $227,098▼53.8% | $1,106,275▲163% | $1,106,275▲163% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $348,735▼22.7% | $491,929▼6.4% | $421,059▲1.5% | $421,059▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $451,026▲208% | $525,667▲36.5% | $414,980▲5.3% | $414,980▲5.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $146,662▲61.5% | $385,161▼40.3% | $394,154▼15.0% | $394,154▼15.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $90,788▼61.6% | $645,002▲277% | $463,827▼26.6% | $463,827▼26.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $236,301▼13.2% | $171,138▲1.8% | $631,809▲9.8% | $631,809▲9.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $272,228▲115% | $168,139▼24.6% | $575,350▲19.2% | $575,350▲19.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $126,435▼60.3% | $223,055▼10.9% | $482,750▼17.2% | $482,750▼17.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $318,751 | $250,476▼4.8% | $582,851▲9.6% | $582,851▲9.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $263,005▲0.9% | $531,991▲4.5% | $531,991▲4.5% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $260,571▼21.5% | $509,121▼16.3% | $509,121▼16.3% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $332,044 | $608,113 | $608,113 | 990PF |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Barbara A & Thomas F Wolfe Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Barbara A & Thomas F Wolfe Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-3215896, based in Palo Alto, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Barbara A & Thomas F Wolfe Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Barbara A & Thomas F Wolfe Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-3215896.
- How much revenue does Barbara A & Thomas F Wolfe Foundation Inc report?
- Barbara A & Thomas F Wolfe Foundation Inc reported $1,952,012 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Barbara A & Thomas F Wolfe Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Barbara A & Thomas F Wolfe Foundation Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Barbara A & Thomas F Wolfe Foundation Inc (EIN 94-3215896) 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.