Emily L & Robert E Smith Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1998, with $33,069 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2025)
$33K
▲ 67.8% vs prior year
Unknown median: $232K
Expenses (FY2025)
$19K
Net assets
$180K
Employees
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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 Emily L & Robert E Smith Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Emily L & Robert E Smith Foundation: 113 mo reserves · +42% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Emily L & Robert E Smith Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Emily L & Robert E Smith Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $13K (FY2013) to $33K (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
42.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$180K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$180K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,069▲67.8% | $19,038▼2.5% | $179,904▲8.5% | $179,904▲8.5% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $19,705▲105% | $19,533▲36.6% | $165,873▲0.1% | $165,873▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $9,611▼12.2% | $14,300▲125% | $165,701▼2.8% | $165,701▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $10,944▲140% | $6,361▲259% | $170,390▲2.8% | $170,390▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $4,563▲956% | $1,774▼87.5% | $165,807▲1.7% | $165,807▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $432▼76.9% | $14,204▲1615% | $163,018▼6.8% | $163,018▼6.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,867▼99.1% | $828▼95.4% | $174,904▲1.0% | $174,904▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $196,873▲303% | $18,169▼39.1% | $173,191▲120% | $173,191▲120% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $48,901▲6967% | $29,846▲15.4% | $78,560▲18.3% | $78,560▲18.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $692▼98.2% | $25,857▼10.5% | $66,422▼27.5% | $66,422▼27.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $38,848▲239% | $28,906▲18.1% | $91,587▲11.8% | $91,587▲11.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $11,443▼8.7% | $24,484▼43.4% | $81,912▼13.8% | $81,912▼13.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $12,538 | $43,241▲53.1% | $95,007▼24.4% | $95,007▼24.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $28,245▲15.3% | $125,710▼16.1% | $125,710▼16.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $24,507 | $149,793 | $149,793 | 990PF |
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Data for Emily L & Robert E Smith Foundation (EIN 13-3980754) 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.