First District Self-help Inc
501(c)(3)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
First District Self-help Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, registered in 1986, with $316,422 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
3801 Market St Ste 305, Philadelphia, PA, 19104 EIN 23-2976028 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2024)
$316K
▲ 1.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$700K
Net assets
$15.7M
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.
F
—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 First District Self-help Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating269 mo reserves · -121% 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 First District Self-help Inc: 269 mo reserves · -121% margin earns a F 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 First District Self-help 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 First District Self-help Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3801 Market St Ste 305, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
- City
- Philadelphia
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $2.5M (FY2014) to $316K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $6,348Net assets $15.7M
Operating margin
-121.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$15.7M
Total liabilities
$6,348
Net assets
$15.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $316,422▲1.6% | $699,991▼4.8% | $15,703,514▼2.4% | $15,709,862▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $311,384▲67.8% | $735,487▲3.3% | $16,087,083▼2.6% | $16,090,248▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $185,601▼19.6% | $712,175▲9.4% | $16,511,186▼3.1% | $16,525,843▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $230,931▼98.7% | $651,047▼71.3% | $17,037,760▼2.4% | $17,047,864▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $17,973,800▲665% | $2,270,060▼3.8% | $17,457,876▲895% | $17,461,884▲63.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,351,024▲17.4% | $2,358,509▲16.4% | $1,754,136▼0.4% | $10,690,907▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,003,105▼0.4% | $2,026,024▼30.6% | $1,761,621▼1.3% | $10,922,794▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,011,589▼20.3% | $2,918,442▲21.9% | $1,784,540▼38.3% | $11,087,461▲15.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,524,098 | $2,394,628 | $2,893,104 | $9,624,644 | 990 |
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 First District Self-help Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. First District Self-help Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-2976028, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- What is First District Self-help Inc's EIN?
- First District Self-help Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-2976028.
- How much revenue does First District Self-help Inc report?
- First District Self-help Inc reported $316,422 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does First District Self-help Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades First District Self-help Inc F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for First District Self-help Inc (EIN 23-2976028) 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.