Harris & Frances Block Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Harris & Frances Block Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Marshfield, Vermont, registered in 2001, with $439,464 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
491 Ennis Hill Rd, Marshfield, VT, 05658 EIN 31-1784246 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2023)
$439K
▲ 8.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.0M
Net assets
$11.3M
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 Harris & Frances Block Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating134 mo reserves · -132% 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 Harris & Frances Block Foundation: 134 mo reserves · -132% margin earns a F 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 Harris & Frances Block Foundation— 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 Harris & Frances Block Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 491 Ennis Hill Rd, Marshfield, VT, 05658
- City
- Marshfield
- State
- Vermont
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.2M (FY2013) to $439K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $31KNet assets $11.3M
Operating margin
-131.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$11.4M
Total liabilities
$31K
Net assets
$11.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $439,464▲8.5% | $1,017,824▼7.0% | $11,337,712▼5.6% | $11,368,953▼5.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $405,102▼73.5% | $1,094,441▲11.5% | $12,016,365▼13.5% | $12,019,748▼13.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,527,408▲83.6% | $981,191▲16.4% | $13,886,775▲1.5% | $13,894,652▲1.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $831,969▼27.7% | $842,800▼8.7% | $13,681,934▲0.1% | $13,681,934▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,151,276▼37.5% | $923,449▲27.3% | $13,664,907▲10.7% | $13,694,907▲10.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,842,805▼18.2% | $725,423▲18.9% | $12,348,455▼2.2% | $12,352,897▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $2,252,983▲54.1% | $610,145▼18.6% | $12,623,375▲16.2% | $12,636,707▲16.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,461,793▲7.1% | $750,005▲8.4% | $10,867,017▲10.6% | $10,869,255▲10.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $1,365,200▼12.0% | $691,604▲18.4% | $9,821,274▼3.7% | $9,825,406▼3.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,550,895▲25.3% | $584,226▲8.7% | $10,198,523▲15.8% | $10,206,638▲15.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $1,237,254 | $537,366▲18.4% | $8,805,011▲31.8% | $8,827,904▲32.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $453,845▲8.8% | $6,679,968▲6.3% | $6,682,260▲6.4% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $417,233 | $6,281,296 | $6,282,492 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Harris & Frances Block Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Harris & Frances Block Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1784246, based in Marshfield, Vermont. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Harris & Frances Block Foundation's EIN?
- Harris & Frances Block Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1784246.
- How much revenue does Harris & Frances Block Foundation report?
- Harris & Frances Block Foundation reported $439,464 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Harris & Frances Block Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Harris & Frances Block Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Harris & Frances Block Foundation (EIN 31-1784246) 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.