Benjamin Franklin School Parent-teacher Organization Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Westfield, New Jersey, registered in 2004, with $106,985 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$107K
▼ 52.8% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$107K
Net assets
$114K
Employees
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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 →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 Benjamin Franklin School Parent-teacher Organization 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 Benjamin Franklin School Parent-teacher Organization Inc: 13 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a A 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 Benjamin Franklin School Parent-teacher Organization 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 Benjamin Franklin School Parent-teacher Organization Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $123K (FY2013) to $107K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
0.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$125K
Total liabilities
$11K
Net assets
$114K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $106,985▼52.8% | $106,946▼55.8% | $114,085 | $125,043▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $226,858▲98.8% | $242,221▲248% | $114,046▼11.9% | $120,562▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $114,137▲21.5% | $69,532▲31.6% | $129,409▲52.6% | $132,769▲53.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $93,969▲138% | $52,823▲98.4% | $84,804▲94.2% | $86,700▲89.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $39,472▼61.8% | $26,627▼69.3% | $43,658▲41.7% | $45,653▲31.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $103,410▲19.3% | $86,736▼34.0% | $30,813▲118% | $34,608▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $86,686▼23.8% | $131,344▲5.1% | $14,139▼76.0% | $32,173▼58.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $113,796▲4.5% | $124,944▲10.2% | $58,797▼15.9% | $76,732▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $108,867▼11.5% | $113,387▼11.4% | $69,945▲57.0% | $72,409▲52.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $122,971 | $128,040▲37.2% | $44,549▼10.2% | $47,365▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $93,324▼21.7% | $49,618▲103% | $50,544▲93.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $119,136▲20.7% | $24,440▼37.3% | $26,165▼64.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $98,698▲16.6% | $38,963▲86.9% | $73,063▲251% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $84,629 | $20,843 | $20,843 | 990 |
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1 grant to Benjamin Franklin School Parent-teacher Organization Inc totaling $18K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2023 | $18,000 |
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Data for Benjamin Franklin School Parent-teacher Organization Inc (EIN 22-3803926) 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.