Charles E Smith Family Fdn
501(c)(3)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Charles E Smith Family Fdn is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Arlington, Virginia, with $59,688 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
241 18th St S Ste 630, Arlington, VA, 22202 EIN 31-1570183
Revenue (FY2024)
$60K
▼ 72.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$413K
Net assets
$3.3M
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.
F
—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 Charles E Smith Family Fdn— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating95 mo reserves · -592% 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 Charles E Smith Family Fdn: 95 mo reserves · -592% margin earns a F 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 Charles E Smith Family Fdn— 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 Charles E Smith Family Fdn: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.8M (FY2013) to $60K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $3.3M
Operating margin
-592.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,688▼72.3% | $413,289▼38.5% | $3,288,149▼9.6% | $3,288,149▼9.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $215,720▼92.5% | $672,010▼8.1% | $3,638,800▼11.3% | $3,638,800▼11.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $2,864,050▲578% | $731,126▼14.2% | $4,102,663▲108% | $4,102,663▲108% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $422,335▼43.3% | $852,315▼66.1% | $1,969,739▼17.9% | $1,969,739▼17.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $744,854▼16.9% | $2,517,828▼11.1% | $2,399,719▼42.5% | $2,399,719▼42.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $896,280▲27.8% | $2,833,730▼13.6% | $4,172,693▼31.7% | $4,172,693▼31.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $701,342▼55.6% | $3,279,572▼5.6% | $6,110,143▼29.7% | $6,110,143▼29.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,578,327▲66.8% | $3,472,445▼27.2% | $8,688,373▼16.2% | $8,688,373▼16.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $946,482▼43.3% | $4,767,153▼7.3% | $10,368,869▼26.9% | $10,368,869▼26.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $1,670,312▼10.3% | $5,143,593▼12.4% | $14,189,540▼19.7% | $14,189,540▼19.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,862,286▲3.5% | $5,872,648▲3.3% | $17,662,821▼18.5% | $17,662,821▼18.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $1,800,164 | $5,687,238▲1.4% | $21,673,183▼15.2% | $21,673,183▼15.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $5,606,125 | $25,560,257 | $25,560,257 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Charles E Smith Family Fdn a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Charles E Smith Family Fdn is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1570183, based in Arlington, Virginia.
- What is Charles E Smith Family Fdn's EIN?
- Charles E Smith Family Fdn's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1570183.
- How much revenue does Charles E Smith Family Fdn report?
- Charles E Smith Family Fdn reported $59,688 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Charles E Smith Family Fdn have?
- CharityIndex grades Charles E Smith Family Fdn F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Charles E Smith Family Fdn (EIN 31-1570183) 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.