Frances & Townsend Burden Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Frances & Townsend Burden Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1963, with $65,782 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Co Ftci- One Madison Ave Ste 2000, New York, NY, 10010 EIN 13-6085379 Since 1963
Revenue (FY2024)
$66K
▲ 131.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$36K
Net assets
$140K
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 Frances & Townsend Burden 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 rating47 mo reserves · +46% 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 Frances & Townsend Burden Foundation: 47 mo reserves · +46% 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 Frances & Townsend Burden 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 Frances & Townsend Burden 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 $18K (FY2015) to $66K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $140K
Operating margin
45.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$140K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$140K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,782▲132% | $35,636▼3.5% | $140,418▲27.2% | $140,418▲27.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $28,395▼47.6% | $36,911▼0.2% | $110,364▼7.2% | $110,364▼7.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $54,217▲16.8% | $36,975▼15.9% | $118,901▲16.8% | $118,901▲16.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $46,411▲122% | $43,940▼1.3% | $101,841▲2.5% | $101,841▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $20,878▼67.6% | $44,539▼21.6% | $99,368▼19.2% | $99,368▼19.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $64,366▼9.4% | $56,841▲1.8% | $122,973▲6.5% | $122,973▲6.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $71,073▲322% | $55,831▲14.4% | $115,438▲15.2% | $115,438▲15.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $16,839▼70.4% | $48,797▲11.8% | $100,249▼24.2% | $100,249▼24.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $56,818▲221% | $43,628▼3.2% | $132,218▲11.1% | $132,218▲11.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $17,682 | $45,079 | $119,034 | $119,034 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Frances & Townsend Burden Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Frances & Townsend Burden Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-6085379, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Frances & Townsend Burden Foundation's EIN?
- Frances & Townsend Burden Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-6085379.
- How much revenue does Frances & Townsend Burden Foundation report?
- Frances & Townsend Burden Foundation reported $65,782 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Frances & Townsend Burden Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Frances & Townsend Burden Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Frances & Townsend Burden Foundation (EIN 13-6085379) 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.