Daniel E Ponton Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Palm Beach, Florida, registered in 2011, with $100,000 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$100K
▲ 1.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$90K
Net assets
$81K
Employees
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Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →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 Daniel E Ponton 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 Daniel E Ponton Foundation: 11 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a A 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 Daniel E Ponton 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 Daniel E Ponton Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $25K (FY2013) to $100K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
10.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$99K
Total liabilities
$18K
Net assets
$81K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,000▲1.7% | $89,946▲11.5% | $80,935▲14.2% | $98,685▲39.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $98,356▼23.3% | $80,671▼34.7% | $70,881▲33.2% | $70,881▼31.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $128,250▲105% | $123,631▲130% | $53,196▲9.5% | $103,446▲67.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $62,500 | $53,723▲10.2% | $48,577▲22.1% | $61,827▲45.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $62,500▲43.2% | $48,758▲9.5% | $39,800▲52.7% | $42,455▲42.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $43,650▼10.6% | $44,528▲8.1% | $26,058▼3.3% | $29,713▼21.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $48,825▼2.4% | $41,206▼51.3% | $26,936▲39.4% | $37,986▲83.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $50,000▲70.0% | $84,531▲9.0% | $19,317▼64.1% | $20,754▼62.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $29,414▼1.0% | $77,531▲6.6% | $53,848▼47.2% | $55,848▼45.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $29,720▼1.2% | $72,716▼12.5% | $101,965▼29.7% | $101,965▼29.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $30,085▲19.1% | $83,142▼14.6% | $144,961▼26.8% | $144,961▼27.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $25,258 | $97,319▲71.9% | $198,018▼26.7% | $200,518▼25.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $56,616 | $270,079 | $270,079 | 990PF |
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Data for Daniel E Ponton Foundation (EIN 27-4394437) 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.