H E Thompson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, registered in 1956, with $138,164 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$138K
▲ 64.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$93K
Net assets
$245K
Employees
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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 →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 H E Thompson Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 H E Thompson Foundation: 32 mo reserves · +33% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 H E Thompson Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 H E Thompson Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $13K (FY2013) to $138K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
32.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$245K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$245K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $138,164▲64.1% | $93,138▼11.8% | $244,916▲22.5% | $244,916▲22.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $84,180▲20.4% | $105,637▲37.3% | $199,860▼9.7% | $199,860▼9.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $69,930▼15.2% | $76,942▼10.7% | $221,315▼3.1% | $221,315▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $82,437▲101% | $86,194▲33.6% | $228,326▼1.6% | $228,327▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $40,981▼21.5% | $64,504▲16.9% | $232,084▼9.2% | $232,084▼9.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $52,208▲55.5% | $55,194▼3.3% | $255,603▼1.2% | $255,603▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $33,567▼4.1% | $57,088▲15.1% | $258,647▼7.2% | $258,647▼7.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $34,991▲81.7% | $49,580▲12.4% | $278,691▼4.9% | $278,691▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $19,256▼44.9% | $44,098▲17.6% | $292,965▼7.8% | $292,965▼7.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $34,921▲156% | $37,502▲63.1% | $317,803▼0.8% | $317,803▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $13,628▲2.4% | $23,000▼30.4% | $320,384▼2.9% | $320,384▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $13,305 | $33,065 | $329,967 | $329,967 | 990PF |
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Data for H E Thompson Foundation (EIN 13-6161756) 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.