Christopher W Schlesinger Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Christopher W Schlesinger Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Westport, Massachusetts, registered in 2010, with $94,002 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
70 3rd St, Westport, MA, 02790 EIN 27-6833723 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2024)
$94K
▲ 468.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$43K
Net assets
$287K
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 Christopher W Schlesinger 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 rating80 mo reserves · +54% 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 Christopher W Schlesinger Foundation: 80 mo reserves · +54% 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 Christopher W Schlesinger 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 Christopher W Schlesinger Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 70 3rd St, Westport, MA, 02790
- City
- Westport
- State
- Massachusetts
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2,163 (FY2014) to $94K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $287K
Operating margin
54.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$287K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$287K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $94,002▲469% | $42,898▲38.5% | $286,692▲22.4% | $286,692▲22.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $16,533▼79.3% | $30,966▼13.2% | $234,214▼5.3% | $234,214▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $79,740▼21.7% | $35,695▼27.0% | $247,344▲22.7% | $247,344▲22.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $101,824▲67.5% | $48,919▲94.5% | $201,548▲35.6% | $201,548▲35.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $60,783▼44.5% | $25,154▲361% | $148,643▲31.5% | $148,643▲31.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $109,503▲1977% | $5,454▼45.5% | $113,014▲1161% | $113,014▲1161% | 990PF |
| 2018 | -$5,834▼909% | $10,000▲92.3% | $8,965▼63.8% | $8,965▼63.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $721▲16.5% | $5,200▲15.6% | $24,799▼15.3% | $24,799▼15.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $619▼91.2% | $4,500▼1.2% | $29,278▼11.7% | $29,278▼11.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $7,067▲227% | $4,556▼9.0% | $33,159▲8.2% | $33,159▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $2,163 | $5,004 | $30,648 | $33,085 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Christopher W Schlesinger Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Christopher W Schlesinger Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-6833723, based in Westport, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Christopher W Schlesinger Foundation's EIN?
- Christopher W Schlesinger Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-6833723.
- How much revenue does Christopher W Schlesinger Foundation report?
- Christopher W Schlesinger Foundation reported $94,002 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Christopher W Schlesinger Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Christopher W Schlesinger Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Christopher W Schlesinger Foundation (EIN 27-6833723) 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.