Four-way Test Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Four-way Test Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Canton, Massachusetts, registered in 1997, with $17,255 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 372, Canton, MA, 02021 EIN 04-3363455 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2024)
$17K
▲ 325.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$7,764
Net assets
$19K
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+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Four-way Test Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating30 mo reserves · +55% 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 Four-way Test Foundation: 30 mo reserves · +55% margin earns a A 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 Four-way Test 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 Four-way Test Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 372, Canton, MA, 02021
- City
- Canton
- State
- Massachusetts
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $5,711 (FY2013) to $17K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $19K
Operating margin
55.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$19K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$19K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,255▲325% | $7,764▲1494% | $19,090▲98.9% | $19,090▲98.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $4,056▲135100% | $487 | $9,598▲59.2% | $9,598▲59.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $3▼97.0% | $0▼100% | $6,029 | $6,029 | 990PF |
| 2021 | $100▼97.6% | $1,176▼67.8% | $6,026▼15.1% | $6,026▼15.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $4,238▲84660% | $3,650▲16.2% | $7,098▲9.0% | $7,098▲9.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $5▼96.8% | $3,140▼2.7% | $6,510▼32.5% | $6,510▼32.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $156▲2129% | $3,226▲137% | $9,646▼24.1% | $9,646▼24.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $7▼100.0% | $1,360▼77.1% | $12,716▼9.6% | $12,716▼9.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $16,452▲3993% | $5,950▲325% | $14,069▲294% | $14,069▲294% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $402▼95.4% | $1,400▼88.6% | $3,567▼21.9% | $3,567▼35.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $8,780▲53.7% | $12,275▲232% | $4,565▼43.4% | $5,565▼31.4% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $5,711 | $3,700▼66.1% | $8,060▲33.2% | $8,110▲26.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $10,916▲11.1% | $6,049▲50.7% | $6,424▲60.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $9,826▼23.2% | $4,014▲110% | $4,014▼43.5% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $12,787 | $1,914 | $7,099 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Four-way Test Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Four-way Test Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-3363455, based in Canton, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Four-way Test Foundation's EIN?
- Four-way Test Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-3363455.
- How much revenue does Four-way Test Foundation report?
- Four-way Test Foundation reported $17,255 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Four-way Test Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Four-way Test Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Four-way Test Foundation (EIN 04-3363455) 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.