Edward S Gordon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1997, with $91,647 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2024)
$92K
▼ 42.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$114K
Net assets
$643K
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 S Gordon 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 S Gordon Foundation: 68 mo reserves · -25% margin earns a C+ 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 S Gordon 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 S Gordon Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $50K (FY2013) to $92K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-24.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$643K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$643K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $91,647▼42.2% | $114,253▼7.8% | $643,082▼3.4% | $643,082▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $158,645▲189% | $123,866▲31.6% | $665,688▲5.5% | $665,688▲5.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $54,862▲24.3% | $94,093▲21.9% | $630,909▼5.9% | $630,909▼5.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $44,125▼59.5% | $77,177▼47.7% | $670,140▼4.7% | $670,140▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $108,828▲99.4% | $147,557▲97.3% | $703,192▼5.2% | $703,192▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $54,591▲48.3% | $74,783▼3.5% | $741,921▼2.6% | $741,921▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $36,818▲49.5% | $77,469▲66.1% | $762,113▼5.1% | $762,113▼5.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $24,632▼31.9% | $46,639▼14.0% | $802,764▼2.7% | $802,764▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $36,182▼4.1% | $54,240▼4.2% | $824,771▼2.1% | $824,771▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $37,727▼39.0% | $56,594▼22.2% | $842,829▼2.2% | $842,829▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $61,815▲22.5% | $72,716▲15.7% | $861,696▼1.2% | $861,696▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $50,470 | $62,835 | $872,597 | $872,597 | 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.
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Data for Edward S Gordon Foundation (EIN 13-7107378) 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.