Dorothy J Thornley Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Rumford, Rhode Island, registered in 2013, with $184,808 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$185K
▼ 76.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$73K
Net assets
$1.5M
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 Dorothy J Thornley 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 Dorothy J Thornley Foundation: 243 mo reserves · +60% margin earns a B+ 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 Dorothy J Thornley 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 Dorothy J Thornley Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $4,921 (FY2014) to $185K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
60.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.5M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $184,808▼76.5% | $73,078▲98.0% | $1,482,383▲8.2% | $1,482,383▲8.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $787,819▲2544% | $36,907▲2.1% | $1,370,653▲121% | $1,370,653▲121% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $29,799▲13.8% | $36,135▼1.8% | $619,741▼1.0% | $619,741▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $26,187▼8.1% | $36,790▲4.0% | $626,077▼1.7% | $626,077▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $28,487▼10.0% | $35,391▲3.5% | $636,680▼1.1% | $636,680▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $31,651▼10.8% | $34,204▲31.7% | $643,584▼0.4% | $643,584▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $35,487▼89.0% | $25,970▲43.8% | $646,137 | $646,137 | 990PF |
| 2017 | $323,709▲54.7% | $18,055▲58.7% | $646,058▲89.8% | $646,058▲89.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $209,262▲377% | $11,377▲305% | $340,404▲130% | $340,404▲130% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $43,892▲792% | $2,809▼63.6% | $148,099▲38.4% | $148,099▲38.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $4,921 | $7,719 | $107,016 | $107,016 | 990PF |
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Data for Dorothy J Thornley Foundation (EIN 46-1977249) 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.