Friends of the Fromm Institute For Life-long Learning
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Friends of the Fromm Institute For Life-long Learning is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Larkspur, California, registered in 1977, with $1,547,503 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 947, Larkspur, CA, 94977 EIN 94-2427266 Since 1977
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.5M
▲ 3.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.0M
Net assets
$7.5M
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.
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 Friends of the Fromm Institute For Life-long Learning— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating44 mo reserves · -31% 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 Fromm Institute For Life-long Learning: 44 mo reserves · -31% margin earns a D 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 Fromm Institute For Life-long Learning— 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 Fromm Institute For Life-long Learning: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 947, Larkspur, CA, 94977
- City
- Larkspur
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $832K (FY2013) to $1.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $3,550Net assets $7.5M
Operating margin
-31.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.5M
Total liabilities
$3,550
Net assets
$7.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,547,503▲3.7% | $2,030,805▲5.8% | $7,463,390▲1.7% | $7,466,940▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,492,598▼67.8% | $1,918,713▲8.6% | $7,338,992▲2.2% | $7,339,532▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,638,868▲178% | $1,766,395▲2.2% | $7,182,873▲7.4% | $7,182,873▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,667,544▲45.2% | $1,728,342▲60.8% | $6,685,970▲12.1% | $6,685,970▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,148,117▲13.0% | $1,074,966▼30.2% | $5,966,387▲2.1% | $5,966,387▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,015,713▼28.9% | $1,540,643▲58.4% | $5,841,802▼4.9% | $5,841,802▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,427,871▲3.7% | $972,510▲21.5% | $6,145,587▲8.9% | $6,145,587▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,376,666▲101% | $800,729▲8.0% | $5,640,778▲14.2% | $5,640,778▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $684,138▼11.9% | $741,333▲1.9% | $4,937,890▲2.7% | $4,937,890▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $776,451▼6.7% | $727,265▼4.8% | $4,805,910▼4.0% | $4,805,910▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $832,082 | $763,763▲24.0% | $5,004,839▲8.0% | $5,004,839▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $616,054▼9.3% | $4,632,407▲2.7% | $5,332,407▼9.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $678,920▲8.4% | $4,511,499▲0.8% | $5,911,499▼10.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $626,224 | $4,477,443 | $6,577,443 | 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 · $1.4M total
30 grants to Friends of the Fromm Institute For Life-long Learning totaling $1.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of the Fromm Institute For Life-long Learning a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Friends of the Fromm Institute For Life-long Learning is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-2427266, based in Larkspur, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Friends of the Fromm Institute For Life-long Learning's EIN?
- Friends of the Fromm Institute For Life-long Learning's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-2427266.
- How much revenue does Friends of the Fromm Institute For Life-long Learning report?
- Friends of the Fromm Institute For Life-long Learning reported $1,547,503 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Friends of the Fromm Institute For Life-long Learning have?
- CharityIndex grades Friends of the Fromm Institute For Life-long Learning D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Friends of the Fromm Institute For Life-long Learning (EIN 94-2427266) 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.