Friends of Rolf E Sylvan Gardens
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Friends of Rolf E Sylvan Gardens is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chatham, Massachusetts, registered in 2014, with $1,788 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1148 Main St, Chatham, MA, 02633 EIN 46-4916056 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2024)
$1,788
▼ 55.2% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1,764
Net assets
$22K
Employees
—
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 Friends of Rolf E Sylvan Gardens— 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 rating150 mo reserves · +1% 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 Friends of Rolf E Sylvan Gardens: 150 mo reserves · +1% 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 Friends of Rolf E Sylvan Gardens— 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 Friends of Rolf E Sylvan Gardens: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Show this grade on your website
A live seal — it updates automatically when the grade changes and links donors to this verified profile.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1148 Main St, Chatham, MA, 02633
- City
- Chatham
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Botanical Gardens & Horticulture
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $202 (FY2015) to $1,788 (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
1.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$22K
Net assets
$22K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,788▼55.2% | $1,764▼14.9% | $22,076▲0.1% | $22,076▲0.1% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $3,995▲79.0% | $2,072▼37.0% | $22,053▲9.6% | $22,053▲9.6% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $2,232▼85.6% | $3,290▼26.2% | $20,129▼5.0% | $20,129▼5.0% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $15,525▲44.1% | $4,456▲73.4% | $21,187▲109% | $21,187▲109% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $10,772▲976% | $2,570▼47.8% | $10,118▲428% | $10,118▲428% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $1,001▲109% | $4,928▲3550% | $1,916▼67.2% | $1,916▼67.2% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $478▼76.7% | $135▼74.5% | $5,843▲6.2% | $5,843▲6.2% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $2,053▼5.7% | $529▼59.3% | $5,500▲38.3% | $5,500▲38.3% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $2,176▲977% | $1,300▲940% | $3,976▲28.3% | $3,976▲28.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $202 | $125 | $3,100 | $3,100 | 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.
Similar organizations in Environment
- Environment
Green Mountain Club Worcester Section Inc
Worcester, MA
$2,338
C+annual revenue
Environment
Ocean Matters
Uxbridge, MA
$2,553
Dannual revenue
- Environment
Hull Land Conservation Trust
Hull, MA
$2,554
C+annual revenue
- Environment
Cape Cod Salties Foundation Inc
Yarmouthport, MA
$2,761
Fannual revenue
Environment
Save Twin Brooks Inc
Hyannis, MA
$772
Dannual revenue
Environment
Charlton Heritage Preservation Tr
Charlton Dept, MA
$2,855
Bannual revenue
Environment
Pipe Line Awareness Network For the Northeast Inc
Ashby, MA
$709
Bannual revenue
Environment
Duxbury Grad Nite Inc
Duxbury, MA
$592
Dannual revenue
- Environment
Fall River Garden Club
Fall River, MA
$3,044
C+annual revenue
Environment
Savery Pond Conservancy
Winchester, MA
$500
Bannual revenue
Compare Friends of Rolf E Sylvan Gardens
Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of Rolf E Sylvan Gardens a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Friends of Rolf E Sylvan Gardens is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-4916056, based in Chatham, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Friends of Rolf E Sylvan Gardens's EIN?
- Friends of Rolf E Sylvan Gardens's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-4916056.
- How much revenue does Friends of Rolf E Sylvan Gardens report?
- Friends of Rolf E Sylvan Gardens reported $1,788 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Friends of Rolf E Sylvan Gardens have?
- CharityIndex grades Friends of Rolf E Sylvan Gardens B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
More nonprofits in Chatham
Explore more
Data for Friends of Rolf E Sylvan Gardens (EIN 46-4916056) 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.