Edward L Milstein Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1997, with $24,512 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2024)
$25K
▼ 91.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$87K
Net assets
$1.1M
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 Edward L Milstein 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 Edward L Milstein Foundation: 155 mo reserves · -253% margin earns a F 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 Edward L Milstein 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 Edward L Milstein Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $323K (FY2013) to $25K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-253.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.1M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,512▼91.7% | $86,640▼42.9% | $1,117,208▼5.3% | $1,117,208▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $294,453▼1.9% | $151,853▼60.8% | $1,179,336▲13.8% | $1,179,336▲13.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $300,231▼0.3% | $387,674▲80.4% | $1,036,736▼7.8% | $1,036,736▼7.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $301,079▲0.3% | $214,907▼12.1% | $1,124,179▲8.3% | $1,124,179▲8.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $300,173▼1.3% | $244,499▲35.4% | $1,038,007▲5.7% | $1,038,007▲5.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $304,000▼9.2% | $180,596▲126% | $982,333▲14.4% | $982,333▲14.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $334,973▲11.6% | $80,060▼71.5% | $858,929▲42.2% | $858,929▲42.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $300,270▼7.3% | $281,176▲49.6% | $604,016▲3.3% | $604,016▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $323,869▲0.6% | $187,980▲48.5% | $584,922▲30.3% | $584,922▲30.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $321,784▲7.2% | $126,592▼51.4% | $449,033▲76.9% | $449,033▲76.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $300,035▼7.1% | $260,328▼7.4% | $253,841▲18.5% | $253,841▲18.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $322,815 | $281,106▼24.6% | $214,134▲24.2% | $214,134▲24.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $373,054 | $172,425 | $172,425 | 990PF |
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Data for Edward L Milstein Foundation (EIN 13-3921821) 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.