Ben E Factors Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Ben E Factors Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, registered in 2001, with $133,606 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
45 School St 5th Floor, Boston, MA, 02108 EIN 04-3538929 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2023)
$134K
▲ 2157.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$137K
Net assets
$764K
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+
—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 E Factors Foundation— 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 rating67 mo reserves · -3% 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 E Factors Foundation: 67 mo reserves · -3% 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 Ben E Factors 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 E Factors Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 45 School St 5th Floor, Boston, MA, 02108
- City
- Boston
- State
- Massachusetts
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $90K (FY2013) to $134K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $764K
Operating margin
-2.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$764K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$764K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $133,606▲2158% | $137,218▼8.6% | $763,956▼0.5% | $763,956▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $5,918▼89.7% | $150,188▲7.7% | $767,568▼15.8% | $767,568▼15.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $57,635▼80.5% | $139,428▲11.5% | $911,838▼8.2% | $911,838▼8.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $294,837▲358% | $125,020▲7.3% | $993,631▲20.6% | $993,631▲20.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $64,379▼40.5% | $116,480▲7.1% | $823,814▼5.9% | $823,814▼5.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $108,147▼74.5% | $108,799▲14.4% | $875,915▼0.1% | $875,915▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $423,341▲447% | $95,105▲18.7% | $876,567▲25.6% | $876,567▲25.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $77,428▲255% | $80,109▼13.8% | $697,678▼0.4% | $697,678▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $21,802▼18.1% | $92,953▲8.0% | $700,359▼9.2% | $700,359▼9.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $26,633▼70.4% | $86,049▲11.6% | $771,510▼7.2% | $771,510▼7.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $90,090 | $77,110▲7.4% | $830,926▲1.6% | $830,926▲1.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $71,770▲3.7% | $817,947▼2.2% | $817,947▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $69,236▲5.2% | $836,650▼3.3% | $836,650▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $65,792 | $865,299 | $865,299 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ben E Factors Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ben E Factors Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-3538929, based in Boston, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ben E Factors Foundation's EIN?
- Ben E Factors Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-3538929.
- How much revenue does Ben E Factors Foundation report?
- Ben E Factors Foundation reported $133,606 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ben E Factors Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Ben E Factors Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ben E Factors Foundation (EIN 04-3538929) 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.