Esther P Young Charitable Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Esther P Young Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Charlotte, North Carolina, registered in 1998, with $5,541 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1029 Lansdowne Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28270 EIN 31-1591830 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2025)
$5,541
▲ 629.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$6,076
Net assets
$44K
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 Esther P Young Charitable 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 rating86 mo reserves · -10% 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 Esther P Young Charitable Foundation: 86 mo reserves · -10% 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 Esther P Young Charitable 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 Esther P Young Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1029 Lansdowne Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28270
- City
- Charlotte
- State
- North Carolina
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1,291 (FY2013) to $5,541 (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $44K
Operating margin
-9.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$44K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$44K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,541▲629% | $6,076▲28.9% | $43,597▼1.2% | $43,597▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $760▲134% | $4,712▲8.4% | $44,132▼8.2% | $44,132▼8.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $325▼39.9% | $4,346▼14.4% | $48,084▼7.7% | $48,084▼7.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $541▲27.6% | $5,079▼67.5% | $52,105▼8.0% | $52,105▼8.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $424▼99.2% | $15,624▲31.6% | $56,643▼21.9% | $56,643▼21.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $52,497▲126% | $11,875▼67.9% | $72,505▲126% | $72,505▲126% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $23,259▼25.4% | $37,031▲13.9% | $32,086▼30.0% | $32,086▼30.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $31,168▲49.4% | $32,508▼1.2% | $45,858▼2.5% | $45,858▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $20,863▼20.3% | $32,890▲61.3% | $47,056▼20.1% | $47,056▼20.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $26,180▲148% | $20,393▼15.2% | $58,885▲10.8% | $58,885▲10.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $10,538▲19.0% | $24,056▲21.4% | $53,144▼20.3% | $53,144▼20.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $8,857▲586% | $19,813▲67.7% | $66,653▼15.3% | $66,653▼15.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $1,291 | $11,816▼17.1% | $78,728▼11.8% | $78,728▼11.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $14,258▼10.5% | $89,253▼13.4% | $89,253▼13.4% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $15,927▲109% | $103,059▼11.9% | $103,059▼11.9% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $7,635 | $116,967 | $116,967 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Esther P Young Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Esther P Young Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1591830, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Esther P Young Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Esther P Young Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1591830.
- How much revenue does Esther P Young Charitable Foundation report?
- Esther P Young Charitable Foundation reported $5,541 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Esther P Young Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Esther P Young Charitable Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Esther P Young Charitable Foundation (EIN 31-1591830) 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.