Edwin S Webster Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Edwin S Webster Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, registered in 1949, with $5,674,854 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2 Liberty Sq Ste 500, Boston, MA, 02109 EIN 04-6000647 Since 1949
Revenue (FY2025)
$5.7M
▲ 68.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$2.9M
Net assets
$56.4M
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.
B
—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 Edwin S Webster 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 rating235 mo reserves · +49% 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 Edwin S Webster Foundation: 235 mo reserves · +49% 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 Edwin S Webster Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Edwin S Webster Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2 Liberty Sq Ste 500, Boston, MA, 02109
- City
- Boston
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.6M (FY2013) to $5.7M (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $56.4M
Operating margin
49.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$56.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$56.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,674,854▲68.8% | $2,882,476▲2.2% | $56,371,641▲8.2% | $56,371,641▲8.2% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $3,362,483▲3.8% | $2,821,371▲17.4% | $52,088,615▲7.3% | $52,088,615▲7.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $3,239,340▼1.2% | $2,404,148▼7.9% | $48,542,988▲14.2% | $48,542,988▲14.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $3,278,545▼15.2% | $2,611,749▲15.5% | $42,500,043▼15.6% | $42,500,043▼15.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $3,865,699▲38.4% | $2,260,324▲2.0% | $50,353,144▲14.1% | $50,353,144▲14.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $2,793,167▲45.6% | $2,216,299▲18.6% | $44,123,318▲4.7% | $44,123,318▲4.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,918,862▼44.4% | $1,868,747▲5.7% | $42,126,290▲18.6% | $42,126,290▲18.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $3,453,481▲49.1% | $1,768,574▲1.7% | $35,529,258▼7.9% | $35,529,258▼7.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $2,316,483▼4.2% | $1,738,718▼10.1% | $38,564,673▲10.7% | $38,564,673▲10.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $2,418,540▼15.0% | $1,933,616▲7.1% | $34,849,445▲5.9% | $34,849,445▲5.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $2,846,343▼19.7% | $1,804,815▼7.8% | $32,916,434▼2.0% | $32,916,434▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $3,545,298▲35.2% | $1,958,309▲0.8% | $33,590,913▲2.1% | $33,590,913▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $2,622,969 | $1,942,285▲6.5% | $32,899,959▲18.3% | $32,899,959▲18.3% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $1,824,074▼10.6% | $27,802,778▲5.0% | $27,802,778▲5.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $2,041,318▲0.8% | $26,474,832▼4.5% | $26,474,832▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $2,025,265 | $27,708,601 | $27,708,601 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Edwin S Webster Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Edwin S Webster Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-6000647, based in Boston, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Edwin S Webster Foundation's EIN?
- Edwin S Webster Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-6000647.
- How much revenue does Edwin S Webster Foundation report?
- Edwin S Webster Foundation reported $5,674,854 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Edwin S Webster Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Edwin S Webster Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Edwin S Webster Foundation (EIN 04-6000647) 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.