Chesed Avraham Zev - the Dr Abe Chames Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Miami, Florida, registered in 2012, with $257,548 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2024)
$258K
▼ 1.0% vs prior year
Religion median: $139K
Expenses (FY2024)
$264K
Net assets
$10K
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 Chesed Avraham Zev - the Dr Abe Chames Foundation— 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 Chesed Avraham Zev - the Dr Abe Chames Foundation: 0 mo reserves · -2% margin earns a C 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 Chesed Avraham Zev - the Dr Abe Chames Foundation— 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 Chesed Avraham Zev - the Dr Abe Chames Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $108K (FY2012) to $258K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-2.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$10K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$10K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $257,548▼1.0% | $263,960▼0.1% | $10,389▼38.2% | $10,389▼38.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $260,235▲0.6% | $264,271▲0.2% | $16,801▼19.4% | $16,801▼19.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $258,722▲35.3% | $263,660▲36.2% | $20,837▼19.2% | $20,837▼19.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $191,208▲4.3% | $193,532▲10.7% | $25,775▼36.9% | $25,775▼36.9% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $183,307▲29.4% | $174,862▲19.5% | $40,873▲26.0% | $40,873▲26.0% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $141,605▲10.3% | $146,342▲1.0% | $32,428▼12.7% | $32,428▼12.7% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $128,387▼20.4% | $144,962▼24.3% | $37,165▼30.8% | $37,165▼30.8% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $161,292▼18.7% | $191,466▲41.3% | $53,740▼36.0% | $53,740▼36.0% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $198,299▲58.0% | $135,511▲1.9% | $83,914▲297% | $83,914▲297% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $125,469▲10.5% | $132,991▲1.0% | $21,126▼26.3% | $21,126▼26.3% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $113,504▲8.0% | $131,631▲33.1% | $28,648▼38.8% | $28,648▼38.8% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $105,087▼2.8% | $98,861▼20.5% | $46,775▲15.4% | $46,775▲15.4% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $108,072 | $124,394 | $40,549 | $40,549 | 990EZ |
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.
8 grants to Chesed Avraham Zev - the Dr Abe Chames Foundation totaling $121K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Religion related | 2023 | $10,360 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $6,412 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Religion related | 2022 | $31,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Religion related | 2021 | $27,550 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $11,108 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public, societal benefit | 2020 | $9,300 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public, societal benefit | 2019 | $10,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public, societal benefit | 2018 | $15,000 |
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Data for Chesed Avraham Zev - the Dr Abe Chames Foundation (EIN 27-0542408) 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.