Charles M Deforest Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Charles M Deforest Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1969, with $1,070 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Co Ftci- One Madison Ave Ste 2000, New York, NY, 10010 EIN 23-7003463 Since 1969
Revenue (FY2024)
$1,070
▼ 88.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$15K
Net assets
$14K
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 M Deforest Foundation— 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 rating11 mo reserves · -1268% 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 M Deforest Foundation: 11 mo reserves · -1268% 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 M Deforest 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 Charles M Deforest Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $3,070 (FY2015) to $1,070 (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $14K
Operating margin
-1267.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$14K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$14K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,070▼88.7% | $14,635▲954% | $13,704▼49.7% | $13,704▼49.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $9,451▲474% | $1,388▲42.2% | $27,269▲42.0% | $27,269▲42.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,647▼76.1% | $976▼92.1% | $19,206▲3.6% | $19,206▲3.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $6,892▲172% | $12,293▲147% | $18,535▼22.6% | $18,535▼22.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $2,531▲27.7% | $4,983▲245% | $23,934▼9.4% | $23,934▼9.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,982▼43.6% | $1,443▼87.4% | $26,431▲2.1% | $26,431▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $3,515▼9.1% | $11,466▲76.8% | $25,885▼23.4% | $25,885▼23.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $3,866▲160% | $6,485▼15.5% | $33,808▼7.2% | $33,808▼7.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,488▼51.5% | $7,676▼45.1% | $36,431▼14.5% | $36,431▼14.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $3,070 | $13,976 | $42,628 | $42,628 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Charles M Deforest Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Charles M Deforest Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7003463, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Charles M Deforest Foundation's EIN?
- Charles M Deforest Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7003463.
- How much revenue does Charles M Deforest Foundation report?
- Charles M Deforest Foundation reported $1,070 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Charles M Deforest Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Charles M Deforest Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Charles M Deforest Foundation (EIN 23-7003463) 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.