Edward H Benenson Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Edward H Benenson Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1957, with $1,741,614 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
515 Madison Avenue 18th Floor, New York, NY, 10022 EIN 13-6162730 Since 1957
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.7M
▲ 818.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$609K
Net assets
$15.1M
Employees
—
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 Edward H Benenson Foundation Inc— 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 rating298 mo reserves · +65% 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 Edward H Benenson Foundation Inc: 298 mo reserves · +65% 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 Edward H Benenson Foundation Inc— 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 Edward H Benenson Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Show this grade on your website
A live seal — it updates automatically when the grade changes and links donors to this verified profile.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $945K (FY2013) to $1.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $16KNet assets $15.1M
Operating margin
65.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$15.1M
Total liabilities
$16K
Net assets
$15.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,741,614▲818% | $609,222▲13.4% | $15,127,819▲8.1% | $15,144,263▲7.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | -$242,475▼134% | $537,223▼19.9% | $13,995,427▼6.2% | $14,087,927▼5.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $706,873▼58.2% | $670,747▲2.1% | $14,925,125▲0.1% | $14,925,875▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,690,773▲31.1% | $657,060▲5.6% | $14,912,469▲7.3% | $14,913,219▲7.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,290,031▲56.3% | $622,221▼6.1% | $13,898,651▲4.7% | $13,899,401▲4.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $825,226▼10.1% | $662,750▼4.7% | $13,271,439▲1.2% | $13,272,189▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $917,960▼13.8% | $695,632▲13.3% | $13,108,963▲1.7% | $13,109,713▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,064,558▼1.4% | $613,961▼1.8% | $12,886,888▲3.3% | $12,892,297▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,080,219▼7.5% | $625,418▼25.9% | $12,473,414▲3.6% | $12,474,164▲3.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $1,167,906▲57.1% | $843,462▲40.9% | $12,036,653▲2.8% | $12,037,404▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $743,318▼21.4% | $598,766▼12.3% | $11,712,209▲1.2% | $11,739,863▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $945,127 | $682,855▲13.4% | $11,575,095▲2.3% | $11,575,845▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $602,385▲26.2% | $11,317,590▼0.6% | $11,324,507▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $477,256▲11.2% | $11,391,260▼2.2% | $11,391,811▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $429,282 | $11,651,351 | $11,651,896 | 990PF |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Edward H Benenson Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Edward H Benenson Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-6162730, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Edward H Benenson Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Edward H Benenson Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-6162730.
- How much revenue does Edward H Benenson Foundation Inc report?
- Edward H Benenson Foundation Inc reported $1,741,614 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Edward H Benenson Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Edward H Benenson Foundation Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
More nonprofits in New York
Explore more
Data for Edward H Benenson Foundation Inc (EIN 13-6162730) 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.