Erwin & Ruth Zafir Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Erwin & Ruth Zafir Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Brooklyn, New York, registered in 1994, with $1,470,941 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1551 53rd St, Brooklyn, NY, 11219 EIN 11-3135109 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.5M
▲ 25.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.4M
Net assets
$14.5M
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.
C+
—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 Erwin & Ruth Zafir 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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating123 mo reserves · +3% 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 Erwin & Ruth Zafir Foundation Inc: 123 mo reserves · +3% 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 Erwin & Ruth Zafir 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 Erwin & Ruth Zafir Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.8M (FY2017) to $1.5M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $14.5M
Operating margin
3.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$14.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$14.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,470,941▲25.5% | $1,420,584▲5.9% | $14,526,267▲2.5% | $14,526,267▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,172,357▲10.6% | $1,341,703▼31.7% | $14,178,249▲0.8% | $14,197,305▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,060,401▼68.7% | $1,963,214▲34.9% | $14,063,376▼5.2% | $14,082,432▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $3,388,893▲115% | $1,455,510▲7.4% | $14,836,910▲16.3% | $14,855,966▲16.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,574,314▼13.1% | $1,354,697▲12.6% | $12,759,283▲66.2% | $12,778,339▲66.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,811,825 | $1,203,196 | $7,678,425 | $7,697,481 | 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 Erwin & Ruth Zafir Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Erwin & Ruth Zafir Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 11-3135109, based in Brooklyn, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Erwin & Ruth Zafir Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Erwin & Ruth Zafir Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 11-3135109.
- How much revenue does Erwin & Ruth Zafir Foundation Inc report?
- Erwin & Ruth Zafir Foundation Inc reported $1,470,941 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Erwin & Ruth Zafir Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Erwin & Ruth Zafir Foundation Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Erwin & Ruth Zafir Foundation Inc (EIN 11-3135109) 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.