Ellen R Cohen Charitable Tr
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ellen R Cohen Charitable Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Newton, Massachusetts, registered in 2002, with $336,299 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
34 Monadnock Rd, Newton, MA, 02467 EIN 04-6955867 Since 2002
Revenue (FY2024)
$336K
▲ 100.2% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$582K
Net assets
$2.9M
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 Ellen R Cohen Charitable Tr— 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 rating59 mo reserves · -73% 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 Ellen R Cohen Charitable Tr: 59 mo reserves · -73% 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 Ellen R Cohen Charitable Tr— 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 Ellen R Cohen Charitable Tr: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 34 Monadnock Rd, Newton, MA, 02467
- City
- Newton
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $427K (FY2013) to $336K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.9M
Operating margin
-73.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $336,299▲100% | $582,217▲37.9% | $2,885,407▼7.9% | $2,885,407▼7.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $167,944▼61.4% | $422,285▲6.2% | $3,131,325▼7.5% | $3,131,325▼7.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $435,078▲164% | $397,779▲5.8% | $3,385,666▲1.1% | $3,385,666▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $165,101▼27.4% | $376,000▼3.0% | $3,348,367▼5.9% | $3,348,367▼5.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $227,413▼39.9% | $387,775▲14.5% | $3,559,266▼4.3% | $3,559,266▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $378,394▲2.9% | $338,627▲0.4% | $3,719,628▲1.1% | $3,719,628▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $367,569▲113% | $337,346▼23.5% | $3,679,861▲0.8% | $3,679,861▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $172,505▲57.4% | $441,242▲53.0% | $3,649,638▼6.9% | $3,649,638▼6.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $109,608▼65.9% | $288,454▼7.7% | $3,918,375▼4.4% | $3,918,375▼4.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $321,078▲138% | $312,442▼9.4% | $4,097,221▲0.2% | $4,097,221▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $134,698▼68.5% | $344,764▲17.1% | $4,088,585▼4.9% | $4,088,585▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $427,025 | $294,390▲2.2% | $4,298,651▲3.0% | $4,298,651▲3.0% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $288,125▼30.5% | $4,172,909▼2.0% | $4,172,909▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $414,538▲122% | $4,257,880▼5.5% | $4,257,880▼5.5% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $186,320 | $4,507,808 | $4,507,808 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ellen R Cohen Charitable Tr a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ellen R Cohen Charitable Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-6955867, based in Newton, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ellen R Cohen Charitable Tr's EIN?
- Ellen R Cohen Charitable Tr's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-6955867.
- How much revenue does Ellen R Cohen Charitable Tr report?
- Ellen R Cohen Charitable Tr reported $336,299 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ellen R Cohen Charitable Tr have?
- CharityIndex grades Ellen R Cohen Charitable Tr F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ellen R Cohen Charitable Tr (EIN 04-6955867) 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.