Downey-farnsworth Fam Charitable Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Downey-farnsworth Fam Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in West Newton, Massachusetts, registered in 1999, with $1,760 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
73 Perkins St, West Newton, MA, 02465 EIN 04-6888793 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2024)
$1,760
▲ 69.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1,742
Net assets
$726K
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 Downey-farnsworth Fam Charitable 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 rating4999 mo reserves · +1% 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 Downey-farnsworth Fam Charitable Foundation: 4999 mo reserves · +1% 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 Downey-farnsworth Fam Charitable 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 Downey-farnsworth Fam Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 73 Perkins St, West Newton, MA, 02465
- City
- West Newton
- State
- Massachusetts
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $197K (FY2013) to $1,760 (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $726K
Operating margin
1.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$726K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$726K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,760▲69.1% | $1,742▲68.3% | $725,655 | $725,655 | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,041▼43.3% | $1,035▼43.6% | $725,637 | $725,637 | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,836▼50.4% | $1,835▼52.7% | $725,631 | $725,631 | 990PF |
| 2021 | $3,703▼98.3% | $3,878▼79.9% | $725,630 | $725,630 | 990PF |
| 2020 | $218,553▲331% | $19,281▼90.1% | $725,805▲37.8% | $725,805▲37.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $50,726▼50.7% | $195,521▲15.7% | $526,533▼21.6% | $526,533▼21.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $102,852▲75.2% | $169,013▼8.2% | $671,328▼9.0% | $671,328▼9.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $58,705▼17.1% | $184,202▼36.7% | $737,489▼14.5% | $737,489▼14.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $70,794▼45.8% | $290,963▼18.9% | $862,986▼20.3% | $862,986▼20.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $130,496▼18.9% | $358,591▲47.3% | $1,083,155▼17.4% | $1,083,155▼17.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $160,932▼18.2% | $243,439▲246% | $1,311,250▼5.9% | $1,311,250▼5.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $196,665 | $70,281▼77.1% | $1,393,757▲10.0% | $1,393,757▲10.0% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $306,372▲183% | $1,267,373▼14.4% | $1,267,373▼14.4% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $108,330▲45.8% | $1,480,605▲2.2% | $1,480,605▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $74,319 | $1,448,410 | $1,448,410 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Downey-farnsworth Fam Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Downey-farnsworth Fam Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-6888793, based in West Newton, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Downey-farnsworth Fam Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Downey-farnsworth Fam Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-6888793.
- How much revenue does Downey-farnsworth Fam Charitable Foundation report?
- Downey-farnsworth Fam Charitable Foundation reported $1,760 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Downey-farnsworth Fam Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Downey-farnsworth Fam Charitable Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Downey-farnsworth Fam Charitable Foundation (EIN 04-6888793) 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.