Friends of the John D Calandra Italian American Institute
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Friends of the John D Calandra Italian American Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Brooklyn, New York, registered in 2009, with $136,754 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
R Girasole CPA 7522 13th Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11228 EIN 26-4235918 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2024)
$137K
▼ 27.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$172K
Net assets
$145K
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 John D Calandra Italian American Institute— 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 rating10 mo reserves · -26% 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 John D Calandra Italian American Institute: 10 mo reserves · -26% 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 John D Calandra Italian American Institute— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 John D Calandra Italian American Institute: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $29K (FY2013) to $137K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $145K
Operating margin
-26.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$145K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$145K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $136,754▼27.1% | $172,351▲15.7% | $145,376▼19.7% | $145,376▼19.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $187,633▲90.5% | $148,959▼8.6% | $180,971▲27.2% | $180,971▲27.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $98,512▼4.2% | $163,062▲66.5% | $142,297▼31.2% | $142,297▼31.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $102,837▼4.2% | $97,947▲122% | $206,847▲2.4% | $206,847▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $107,354▼30.9% | $44,026▼61.7% | $201,957▲45.7% | $201,957▲45.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $155,456▲61.4% | $114,862▼13.6% | $138,629▲41.4% | $138,629▲41.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $96,288▲28.3% | $132,918▲19.2% | $98,035▼27.2% | $98,035▼27.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $75,023▼50.0% | $111,475▲83.0% | $134,664▼21.3% | $134,664▼21.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $150,074▲52.9% | $60,927▼26.5% | $171,116▲109% | $171,116▲109% | 990 |
| 2015 | $98,154▲57.8% | $82,839▲147% | $81,969▲22.7% | $81,969▲22.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $62,216▲114% | $33,574▲107% | $66,790▲75.1% | $66,790▲75.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $29,022 | $16,230▲698% | $38,148▲50.4% | $38,148▲50.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,035 | $25,356 | $25,356 | 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 · $25K total
1 grant to Friends of the John D Calandra Italian American Institute totaling $25K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | General | 2021 | $25,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of the John D Calandra Italian American Institute a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Friends of the John D Calandra Italian American Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-4235918, based in Brooklyn, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Friends of the John D Calandra Italian American Institute's EIN?
- Friends of the John D Calandra Italian American Institute's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-4235918.
- How much revenue does Friends of the John D Calandra Italian American Institute report?
- Friends of the John D Calandra Italian American Institute reported $136,754 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Friends of the John D Calandra Italian American Institute have?
- CharityIndex grades Friends of the John D Calandra Italian American Institute D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Friends of the John D Calandra Italian American Institute (EIN 26-4235918) 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.