Harris J and Geraldine S Nelson Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Harris J and Geraldine S Nelson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, registered in 1961, with $65,607 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1 Post Office Sq Fl 25, Boston, MA, 02109 EIN 04-6029911 Since 1961
Revenue (FY2024)
$66K
▲ 144.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$86K
Net assets
$724K
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 J and Geraldine S Nelson Foundation— 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 rating102 mo reserves · -30% 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 J and Geraldine S Nelson Foundation: 102 mo reserves · -30% 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 Harris J and Geraldine S Nelson Foundation— 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 Harris J and Geraldine S Nelson Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1 Post Office Sq Fl 25, Boston, MA, 02109
- City
- Boston
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $112K (FY2018) to $66K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $724K
Operating margin
-30.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$724K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$724K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,607▲145% | $85,536▲19.6% | $723,763▼2.7% | $723,763▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $26,815▲28.5% | $71,510▲16.9% | $744,004▼5.7% | $744,004▼5.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $20,867▼46.9% | $61,160▲9.8% | $788,697▼4.9% | $788,697▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $39,310▲181% | $55,715▲0.5% | $829,149▼2.7% | $829,149▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $13,993▼94.4% | $55,429▼39.6% | $852,380▼4.6% | $852,380▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $249,663▲124% | $91,760▲45.1% | $893,816▲21.5% | $893,816▲21.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $111,675 | $63,221 | $735,913 | $735,913 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Harris J and Geraldine S Nelson Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Harris J and Geraldine S Nelson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-6029911, based in Boston, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Harris J and Geraldine S Nelson Foundation's EIN?
- Harris J and Geraldine S Nelson Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-6029911.
- How much revenue does Harris J and Geraldine S Nelson Foundation report?
- Harris J and Geraldine S Nelson Foundation reported $65,607 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Harris J and Geraldine S Nelson Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Harris J and Geraldine S Nelson Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Harris J and Geraldine S Nelson Foundation (EIN 04-6029911) 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.