Ellen W P Wasserman Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Ellen W P Wasserman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Baltimore, Maryland, registered in 1997, with $2,035,074 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
3416 Garrison Farms Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21208 EIN 52-2038129 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.0M
▼ 16.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.4M
Net assets
$23.7M
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 W P Wasserman Foundation— 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 rating83 mo reserves · -69% 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 W P Wasserman Foundation: 83 mo reserves · -69% 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 W P Wasserman Foundation— 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 W P Wasserman Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3416 Garrison Farms Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21208
- City
- Baltimore
- State
- Maryland
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.7M (FY2020) to $2.0M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $23.7M
Operating margin
-69.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$23.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$23.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,035,074▼16.1% | $3,444,577▲44.6% | $23,712,105▲1.4% | $23,712,105▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $2,426,503▲27.7% | $2,381,955▼15.3% | $23,387,685▲5.6% | $23,387,685▲5.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,899,558▼23.6% | $2,813,357▲51.1% | $22,138,017▲1.3% | $22,138,017▲1.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,485,146▲50.1% | $1,861,642▼2.2% | $21,844,120▲7.8% | $21,844,120▲7.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,655,426 | $1,903,525 | $20,272,694 | $20,272,694 | 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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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ellen W P Wasserman Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ellen W P Wasserman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-2038129, based in Baltimore, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ellen W P Wasserman Foundation's EIN?
- Ellen W P Wasserman Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-2038129.
- How much revenue does Ellen W P Wasserman Foundation report?
- Ellen W P Wasserman Foundation reported $2,035,074 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ellen W P Wasserman Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Ellen W P Wasserman Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ellen W P Wasserman Foundation (EIN 52-2038129) 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.