Bender-fishbein Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1998, with $72,732 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$73K
▲ 19.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$67K
Net assets
$889K
Employees
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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 Bender-fishbein 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 →
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 Bender-fishbein Foundation Inc: 158 mo reserves · +7% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Bender-fishbein 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 →
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 Bender-fishbein Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $65K (FY2014) to $73K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
7.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$889K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$889K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,732▲19.8% | $67,357▲69.0% | $889,158▼0.6% | $889,158▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $60,695▲21.4% | $39,863▼5.0% | $894,575▲1.9% | $894,575▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $50,012▼33.6% | $41,970▼65.5% | $878,100▲0.5% | $878,100▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $75,329▲26.9% | $121,547▲46.2% | $874,120▼1.1% | $874,120▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $59,362▲19.3% | $83,153▲31.0% | $884,100▼3.0% | $884,100▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $49,773▲30.6% | $63,463▲5.9% | $911,716▼1.8% | $911,716▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $38,102▼53.9% | $59,947▲16.5% | $928,055▼2.5% | $928,055▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $82,636▼13.5% | $51,472▼12.7% | $951,681▲3.2% | $951,681▲3.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $95,556▼71.9% | $58,942▲24.2% | $922,496▲3.3% | $922,496▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $339,792▲426% | $47,453▼3.5% | $893,325▲48.0% | $893,325▲48.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $64,598 | $49,162 | $603,585 | $603,585 | 990PF |
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Data for Bender-fishbein Foundation Inc (EIN 13-4010009) 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.