Friends of the Arava Institute Ltd
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Friends of the Arava Institute Ltd is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Newton Center, Massachusetts, registered in 2000, with $4,374,130 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1320 Centre St Ste 206, Newton Center, MA, 02459 EIN 11-3485736 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2023)
$4.4M
▲ 7.4% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2023)
$3.6M
Net assets
$6.2M
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
★★★★
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 Friends of the Arava Institute Ltd— 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 rating20 mo reserves · +17% 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 the Arava Institute Ltd: 20 mo reserves · +17% 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 Friends of the Arava Institute Ltd— 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 the Arava Institute Ltd: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1320 Centre St Ste 206, Newton Center, MA, 02459
- City
- Newton Center
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Environmental Education
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.0M (FY2017) to $4.4M (FY2023) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $361KNet assets $6.2M
Operating margin
17.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.5M
Total liabilities
$361K
Net assets
$6.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,374,130▲7.4% | $3,618,990▼15.8% | $6,156,110▲13.9% | $6,517,301▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,073,730▼44.5% | $4,296,056▼5.2% | $5,403,797▼3.4% | $5,856,932▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $7,335,717▲232% | $4,529,713▲109% | $5,592,113▲192% | $6,011,323▲154% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,209,397▲41.8% | $2,170,133▲0.4% | $1,917,083▼27.0% | $2,367,160▼22.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,557,705▲14.1% | $2,161,541▲76.8% | $2,627,635▼18.6% | $3,042,718▼20.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,364,972▼54.5% | $1,222,453▼15.1% | $3,228,212▲1.8% | $3,812,178▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,000,425 | $1,440,708▲66.4% | $3,171,983▲8054% | $3,657,631▲2434% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $865,657▼29.7% | $38,901▼19.4% | $144,354▲81.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,232,088 | $48,243 | $79,346 | 990 |
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.
Grants received · $21.4M total
122 grants to Friends of the Arava Institute Ltd totaling $21.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $194,634 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor advised, environment | 2024 | $48,000 |
| Rose Community Foundation | General operating support, jumpstarting hope | 2024 | $45,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $12,593 |
| Fjc | General operating support | 2024 | $11,877 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Environment & animal protection | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $9,500 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $8,500 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $5,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $1,227,606 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $390,805 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc | Daf - environment | 2023 | $143,082 |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc | Jfgw communal support grants | 2023 | $75,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor-advised, environment | 2023 | $71,560 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $50,700 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of the Arava Institute Ltd a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Friends of the Arava Institute Ltd is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 11-3485736, based in Newton Center, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Friends of the Arava Institute Ltd's EIN?
- Friends of the Arava Institute Ltd's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 11-3485736.
- How much revenue does Friends of the Arava Institute Ltd report?
- Friends of the Arava Institute Ltd reported $4,374,130 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Friends of the Arava Institute Ltd have?
- CharityIndex grades Friends of the Arava Institute Ltd B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Friends of the Arava Institute Ltd (EIN 11-3485736) 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.