Bennack-polan Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Bennack-polan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New Canaan, Connecticut, registered in 2006, with $841,792 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
339 Indian Rock Rd, New Canaan, CT, 06840 EIN 20-3981786 Since 2006
Revenue (FY2024)
$842K
▲ 348.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$308K
Net assets
$3.8M
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 Bennack-polan 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 rating147 mo reserves · +63% 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 Bennack-polan Foundation: 147 mo reserves · +63% 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 Bennack-polan 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 Bennack-polan Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 339 Indian Rock Rd, New Canaan, CT, 06840
- City
- New Canaan
- State
- Connecticut
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $215K (FY2016) to $842K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $3.8M
Operating margin
63.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $841,792▲349% | $307,570▲12.3% | $3,779,278 | $3,779,278▲17.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $187,622▼11.1% | $273,808▲44.0% | $0 | $3,206,365▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $211,115▲51.1% | $190,197▲54.1% | $0 | $3,269,941▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $139,723▼55.2% | $123,418▼55.4% | $0▼100% | $3,214,694 | 990PF |
| 2020 | $311,867▲63.5% | $276,542▼51.1% | $3,203,280▼1.6% | $3,216,213▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $190,702▼30.3% | $565,037▲593% | $3,253,938▼4.5% | $3,273,240▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $273,702▲634% | $81,510▼58.4% | $3,407,160▼8.1% | $3,407,160▲37.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $37,277▼82.6% | $195,760▲84.1% | $3,705,804▲18.1% | $2,484,464▼20.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $214,648 | $106,356 | $3,137,194 | $3,137,194 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bennack-polan Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bennack-polan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-3981786, based in New Canaan, Connecticut. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bennack-polan Foundation's EIN?
- Bennack-polan Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-3981786.
- How much revenue does Bennack-polan Foundation report?
- Bennack-polan Foundation reported $841,792 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bennack-polan Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Bennack-polan Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Bennack-polan Foundation (EIN 20-3981786) 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.