Fay J Lindner Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Fay J Lindner Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in N Merrick, New York, registered in 1966, with $3,296,534 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1161 Meadowbrook Rd, N Merrick, NY, 11566 EIN 11-6043320 Since 1966
Revenue (FY2023)
$3.3M
▲ 514.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.2M
Net assets
$11.4M
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 Fay J Lindner 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 rating61 mo reserves · +32% 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 Fay J Lindner Foundation: 61 mo reserves · +32% 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 Fay J Lindner 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 Fay J Lindner Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.5M (FY2014) to $3.3M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $5.4MNet assets $11.4M
Operating margin
32.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$16.8M
Total liabilities
$5.4M
Net assets
$11.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,296,534▲514% | $2,241,394▲5.2% | $11,372,469▲10.2% | $16,803,994▲4.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $536,589▼67.9% | $2,129,924▲7.5% | $10,319,300▼13.4% | $16,116,276▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,669,169▼13.4% | $1,981,830▼4.5% | $11,912,635▼2.6% | $16,598,826▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,926,479▲73.6% | $2,075,493▼13.4% | $12,225,296▼1.2% | $16,568,704▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,109,552▼31.3% | $2,395,370▼1.5% | $12,374,310▼8.1% | $16,478,651▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,614,794▲6.7% | $2,430,907▲4.5% | $13,462,868▼2.7% | $16,076,691▼11.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,513,264▼8.1% | $2,327,199▲0.7% | $13,842,393▲3.2% | $18,188,764▲7.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,646,678▲11.1% | $2,309,925▲6.1% | $13,411,266▲0.8% | $16,919,903▲10.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $1,481,877▼3.6% | $2,177,529▼11.7% | $13,299,164▼4.2% | $15,267,441▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,536,510 | $2,465,294 | $13,884,544 | $15,697,673 | 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 Fay J Lindner Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Fay J Lindner Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 11-6043320, based in N Merrick, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Fay J Lindner Foundation's EIN?
- Fay J Lindner Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 11-6043320.
- How much revenue does Fay J Lindner Foundation report?
- Fay J Lindner Foundation reported $3,296,534 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Fay J Lindner Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Fay J Lindner Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Fay J Lindner Foundation (EIN 11-6043320) 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.