Ben-abou Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ben-abou Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Brooklyn, New York, registered in 2019, with $500,000 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
615 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn, NY, 11213 EIN 83-2841969 Since 2019
Revenue (FY2023)
$500K
▼ 31.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$234K
Net assets
$849K
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 Ben-abou Foundation— 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 rating44 mo reserves · +53% 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 Ben-abou Foundation: 44 mo reserves · +53% 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 Ben-abou Foundation— 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 Ben-abou Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 615 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn, NY, 11213
- City
- Brooklyn
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $250K (FY2018) to $500K (FY2023) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $849K
Operating margin
53.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$849K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$849K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $500,000▼31.5% | $233,781▼64.2% | $848,791▲45.7% | $848,791▲45.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $730,000▲1360% | $652,645▲427% | $582,572▲15.3% | $582,572▲15.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $50,000▼87.5% | $123,890▼45.5% | $505,217▼12.8% | $505,217▼12.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $400,000▼33.3% | $227,306▲14.4% | $579,107▲42.5% | $579,107▲42.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $600,000▲140% | $198,680▼18.9% | $406,414▲7878% | $406,414▲7878% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $250,100 | $245,006 | $5,094 | $5,094 | 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 Ben-abou Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ben-abou Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 83-2841969, based in Brooklyn, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ben-abou Foundation's EIN?
- Ben-abou Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 83-2841969.
- How much revenue does Ben-abou Foundation report?
- Ben-abou Foundation reported $500,000 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ben-abou Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Ben-abou Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ben-abou Foundation (EIN 83-2841969) 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.