Eliot & Cynthia Fried Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Eliot & Cynthia Fried Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Francisco, California, registered in 2009, with $2,419 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
1200 California St Unit 24b, San Francisco, CA, 94109 EIN 26-3234971 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2024)
$2,419
▼ 11.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$26K
Net assets
$32K
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.
F
—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 Eliot & Cynthia Fried 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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating15 mo reserves · -958% 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 Eliot & Cynthia Fried Foundation Inc: 15 mo reserves · -958% margin earns a F 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 Eliot & Cynthia Fried 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 Eliot & Cynthia Fried Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1200 California St Unit 24b, San Francisco, CA, 94109
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $100K (FY2013) to $2,419 (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $32K
Operating margin
-957.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$32K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$32K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,419▼11.1% | $25,584▲95.4% | $32,152▼41.9% | $32,152▼41.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $2,722▲185% | $13,092▼37.0% | $55,317▼15.8% | $55,317▼15.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $954▲9440% | $20,775▼25.5% | $65,687▼23.2% | $65,687▼23.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $10▼97.2% | $27,904▲19.2% | $85,508▼24.6% | $85,508▼24.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $354▼87.6% | $23,413▼35.7% | $113,402▼16.9% | $113,402▼16.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $2,851▼1.3% | $36,430▼26.6% | $136,461▼19.7% | $136,461▼19.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $2,889▲149% | $49,656▲63.9% | $170,040▼21.6% | $170,040▼21.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,160▼98.8% | $30,292▼67.2% | $216,807▼11.8% | $216,807▼11.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $100,084 | $92,329▲6.4% | $245,939▲3.3% | $245,939▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $100,034 | $86,761▲31.8% | $238,184▲5.9% | $238,184▲5.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $100,021 | $65,852▼0.2% | $224,911▲17.9% | $224,911▲17.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $100,015 | $66,014▲106% | $190,742▲21.7% | $190,742▲21.7% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $32,047 | $156,741 | $156,741 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Eliot & Cynthia Fried Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Eliot & Cynthia Fried Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-3234971, based in San Francisco, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Eliot & Cynthia Fried Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Eliot & Cynthia Fried Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-3234971.
- How much revenue does Eliot & Cynthia Fried Foundation Inc report?
- Eliot & Cynthia Fried Foundation Inc reported $2,419 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Eliot & Cynthia Fried Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Eliot & Cynthia Fried Foundation Inc F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Eliot & Cynthia Fried Foundation Inc (EIN 26-3234971) 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.