Frank B Mazer Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Frank B Mazer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, registered in 1998, with $4,836 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
10 Saville St, Cambridge, MA, 02138 EIN 04-6875253 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2023)
$4,836
▼ 83.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$11K
Net assets
$486K
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 Frank B Mazer Foundation— 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 rating538 mo reserves · -124% 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 Frank B Mazer Foundation: 538 mo reserves · -124% 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 Frank B Mazer 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 Frank B Mazer Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 10 Saville St, Cambridge, MA, 02138
- City
- Cambridge
- State
- Massachusetts
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $91K (FY2013) to $4,836 (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $486K
Operating margin
-124.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$486K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$486K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,836▼83.1% | $10,844▼41.3% | $486,084▼16.9% | $486,084▼16.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $28,646▼58.6% | $18,458▼1.7% | $584,723▼50.8% | $584,723▼50.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $69,262▲174% | $18,782▼72.1% | $1,188,269▲2.0% | $1,188,269▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $25,249▼83.5% | $67,374▼38.9% | $1,164,887▼8.6% | $1,164,887▼8.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $152,962▲35.0% | $110,233▼3.9% | $1,273,994▼24.2% | $1,273,994▼24.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $113,342▼18.9% | $114,744▼10.9% | $1,681,265▲3.3% | $1,681,265▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $139,708▲385% | $128,740▼26.9% | $1,626,832▼21.4% | $1,626,832▼21.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | -$49,075▼124% | $176,227▲24.7% | $2,069,121▼1.8% | $2,069,121▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $206,429▲783% | $141,332▼4.7% | $2,106,576▲6.7% | $2,106,576▲6.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | -$30,219▼133% | $148,229▼3.6% | $1,973,698▲0.3% | $1,973,698▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $90,776 | $153,782▲37.3% | $1,968,155▲11.5% | $1,968,155▲11.5% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $112,029▲2.2% | $1,765,161▲7.0% | $1,765,161▲7.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $109,643 | $1,650,232 | $1,650,232 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Frank B Mazer Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Frank B Mazer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-6875253, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Frank B Mazer Foundation's EIN?
- Frank B Mazer Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-6875253.
- How much revenue does Frank B Mazer Foundation report?
- Frank B Mazer Foundation reported $4,836 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Frank B Mazer Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Frank B Mazer Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Frank B Mazer Foundation (EIN 04-6875253) 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.