Frederick & Frances Sommer Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Frederick & Frances Sommer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Prescott, Arizona, registered in 1994, with $298 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 262, Prescott, AZ, 86302 EIN 86-0745338 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$298
▼ 99.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$18K
Net assets
$6.0M
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.
D
—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 Frederick & Frances Sommer 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 rating3993 mo reserves · -5913% 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 Frederick & Frances Sommer Foundation: 3993 mo reserves · -5913% 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 Frederick & Frances Sommer Foundation— 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 Frederick & Frances Sommer Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $56K (FY2013) to $298 (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3,511Net assets $6.0M
Operating margin
-5913.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.0M
Total liabilities
$3,511
Net assets
$6.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $298▼99.2% | $17,920▲18.6% | $5,962,318▼0.3% | $5,965,829▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $38,585▲1005% | $15,111▼2.8% | $5,979,940▲3.2% | $5,983,451▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $3,491▲704% | $15,551▼50.6% | $5,792,927▼0.2% | $5,794,438▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $434▼97.7% | $31,499▼15.5% | $5,804,987▼0.5% | $5,806,498▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $19,259▲869% | $37,274▼43.8% | $5,836,052▼0.3% | $5,836,122▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,987▼82.6% | $66,272▼1.0% | $5,854,067▼1.1% | $5,854,192▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $11,405▼62.4% | $66,964▼2.6% | $5,918,352▼0.9% | $5,918,477▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $30,293▲66.0% | $68,724▼3.9% | $5,973,911▼0.6% | $5,974,036▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $18,247▼44.6% | $71,491▼9.6% | $6,012,342▼0.9% | $6,012,467▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $32,913▼40.7% | $79,124▲13.0% | $6,065,586▼0.8% | $6,065,814▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $55,522 | $70,050▼26.3% | $6,111,797▼0.2% | $6,111,922▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $95,021▲16.8% | $6,126,325▼1.4% | $6,126,450▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $81,322▼2.9% | $6,214,685▼0.5% | $6,214,810▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $83,725 | $6,245,267 | $6,245,392 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Frederick & Frances Sommer Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Frederick & Frances Sommer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 86-0745338, based in Prescott, Arizona. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Frederick & Frances Sommer Foundation's EIN?
- Frederick & Frances Sommer Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 86-0745338.
- How much revenue does Frederick & Frances Sommer Foundation report?
- Frederick & Frances Sommer Foundation reported $298 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Frederick & Frances Sommer Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Frederick & Frances Sommer Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Frederick & Frances Sommer Foundation (EIN 86-0745338) 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.