Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Auburn, New York, registered in 1943, with $4,340,751 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
5654 South Street Rd, Auburn, NY, 13021 EIN 15-6017650 Since 1943
Revenue (FY2023)
$4.3M
▲ 83.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$3.6M
Net assets
$95.5M
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.
B
—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 Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc— 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 rating321 mo reserves · +18% 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 Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc: 321 mo reserves · +18% 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 Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $9.3M (FY2017) to $4.3M (FY2023) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $95.5M
Operating margin
17.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$95.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$95.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,340,751▲83.0% | $3,567,987▼17.8% | $95,505,606▲0.8% | $95,505,606▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $2,372,345▼88.8% | $4,342,165▼54.7% | $94,732,842▼2.0% | $94,732,842▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $21,193,646▲33.8% | $9,593,483▲107% | $96,702,662▲13.6% | $96,702,662▲13.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $15,845,112▲186% | $4,641,089▼1.0% | $85,102,499▲15.2% | $85,102,499▲15.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $5,549,561▼3.6% | $4,686,446▲3.5% | $73,898,476▲1.2% | $73,898,476▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $5,757,700▼38.2% | $4,526,200▼3.3% | $73,035,361▲1.7% | $73,035,361▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $9,322,941 | $4,678,704 | $71,803,861 | $71,803,861 | 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 Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 15-6017650, based in Auburn, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 15-6017650.
- How much revenue does Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc report?
- Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc reported $4,340,751 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc (EIN 15-6017650) 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.