Ellis L Phillips Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ellis L Phillips Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Waltham, Massachusetts, registered in 1947, with $878,220 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
75 Harland Rd, Waltham, MA, 02453 EIN 13-5677691 Since 1947
Revenue (FY2024)
$878K
▲ 178.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$467K
Net assets
$4.6M
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 Ellis L Phillips 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 rating119 mo reserves · +47% 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 Ellis L Phillips Foundation: 119 mo reserves · +47% 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 Ellis L Phillips 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 Ellis L Phillips Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 75 Harland Rd, Waltham, MA, 02453
- City
- Waltham
- State
- Massachusetts
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $161K (FY2018) to $878K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1,544Net assets $4.6M
Operating margin
46.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.6M
Total liabilities
$1,544
Net assets
$4.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $878,220▲179% | $466,795▲7.2% | $4,641,130▲7.7% | $4,642,674▲7.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $315,282▲53.1% | $435,603▲37.9% | $4,309,551▲2.2% | $4,312,114▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $205,937▼40.2% | $315,788▼24.1% | $4,214,721▲5.4% | $4,222,191▲4.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $344,646▼14.0% | $416,158▲28.5% | $3,998,044▼20.2% | $4,030,423▼20.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $400,526▲68.5% | $323,771▼54.1% | $5,007,885▲21.5% | $5,068,340▲19.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $237,636▲47.7% | $705,098▲134% | $4,123,411▲1.7% | $4,234,739▲4.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $160,931 | $300,711 | $4,055,013 | $4,057,531 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Ellis L Phillips Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ellis L Phillips Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-5677691, based in Waltham, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ellis L Phillips Foundation's EIN?
- Ellis L Phillips Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-5677691.
- How much revenue does Ellis L Phillips Foundation report?
- Ellis L Phillips Foundation reported $878,220 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ellis L Phillips Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Ellis L Phillips Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ellis L Phillips Foundation (EIN 13-5677691) 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.