Donors Fund Inc
99% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Donors Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lakewood, New Jersey, registered in 2016, with $663,839,363 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 99% of spending to programs.
1777 Ave of the States, Lakewood, NJ, 08701 EIN 47-4844275 Since 2016
Revenue (FY2024)
$663.8M
▲ 5.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$553.2M
Net assets
$334.4M
Employees
25
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating99% to programs · $0 to raise $100
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. For Donors Fund Inc: 99% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · +17% 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 Donors Fund Inc: 7 mo reserves · +17% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 of 6 checks met
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. For Donors Fund Inc: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Donors Fund Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To simplify charitable giving and thereby encourage benevolent philanthropy.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1777 Ave of the States, Lakewood, NJ, 08701
- City
- Lakewood
- State
- New Jersey
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.6M (FY2016) to $663.8M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.2MNet assets $334.4M
Operating margin
16.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$336.6M
Total liabilities
$2.2M
Net assets
$334.4M
Salaries & benefits
$1.6M
0% of expenses
Board members
4
2 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $663,839,363▲5.5% | $553,232,388▲10.5% | $334,386,294▲52.1% | $336,596,724▲52.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $628,996,374▲113% | $500,484,514▲86.3% | $219,812,775▲141% | $220,281,509▲140% | 990 |
| 2022 | $294,642,267▲101% | $268,623,566▲206% | $91,300,915▲24.2% | $91,600,453▲24.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $146,618,365▲199% | $87,913,726▲136% | $73,508,963▲317% | $73,587,688▲315% | 990 |
| 2020 | $49,019,826▲81.5% | $37,261,794▲49.2% | $17,642,918▲215% | $17,739,689▲216% | 990 |
| 2019 | $27,000,911▲79.7% | $24,966,964▲97.6% | $5,604,059▲57.0% | $5,620,390▲56.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $15,023,186▲144% | $12,637,568▲137% | $3,570,112▲201% | $3,582,553▲200% | 990 |
| 2017 | $6,161,685▲136% | $5,337,923▲137% | $1,184,494▲228% | $1,192,316▲222% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,612,382 | $2,251,734 | $360,732 | $370,732 | 990 |
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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Aryeh Luss — $192,708 (0.03% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aryeh Luss | Acting Ceo | 40 | $192,708 |
| Yakov Travis | Coo | 40 | $161,667 |
| Ahron Schlesinger | Ceo | 40 | $156,667 |
| Yitzchak Horowitz | Software Engineer | 40 | $110,833 |
| Moshe Schlesinger | Director | 1 | — |
| Shalom Gluck | President | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Chartech LLC | Software | $821,115 |
| Sam Schwartz | Hr Solutions | $118,208 |
| Sam Schwartz | Hr Solutions | $118,208 |
| Proactovate LLC | Software Design and Devel | $109,992 |
| Proactovate LLC | Software Design and Devel | $109,992 |
| Rothtech LLC | Software | $105,055 |
| Rothtech LLC | Software | $105,055 |
Grants received · $273.2M total
91 grants to Donors Fund Inc totaling $273.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Grants made · $1.1B in FY2024
2 grants totaling $1.1B in FY2024. All grants made by Donors Fund Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached | General support | $546,787,044 |
| See Attached | General support | $537,589,842 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Donors Fund Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Donors Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-4844275, based in Lakewood, New Jersey. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Donors Fund Inc's EIN?
- Donors Fund Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-4844275.
- How much revenue does Donors Fund Inc report?
- Donors Fund Inc reported $663,839,363 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Donors Fund Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Donors Fund Inc spends about 99% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Donors Fund Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Donors Fund Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Donors Fund Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Donors Fund Inc's latest Form 990 is $192,708, paid to Aryeh Luss (Acting Ceo).
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Data for Donors Fund Inc (EIN 47-4844275) 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.