Helen M Saunders Charitable Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Helen M Saunders Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Hartford, Connecticut, registered in 1990, with $234,926 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
One Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT, 06103 EIN 06-6284362 Since 1990
Revenue (FY2023)
$235K
▼ 1.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$300K
Net assets
$4.8M
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 Helen M Saunders Charitable 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 rating191 mo reserves · -28% 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 Helen M Saunders Charitable Foundation: 191 mo reserves · -28% 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 Helen M Saunders Charitable 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 Helen M Saunders Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- One Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT, 06103
- City
- Hartford
- State
- Connecticut
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $226K (FY2013) to $235K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $4.8M
Operating margin
-27.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$4.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $234,926▼1.9% | $299,876▼16.0% | $4,763,144▼1.3% | $4,763,144▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $239,427▼4.5% | $356,975▲8.8% | $4,828,155▼2.4% | $4,828,155▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $250,634▲91.2% | $328,130▲19.0% | $4,945,703▼1.5% | $4,945,703▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $131,054▼6.7% | $275,726▲6.1% | $5,023,199▼2.8% | $5,023,199▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $140,391▼27.3% | $259,877▼8.9% | $5,167,871▲51.4% | $5,167,871▲51.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $193,184▲45.0% | $285,389▲55.7% | $3,413,952▼3.4% | $3,413,952▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $133,231▼39.2% | $183,323▼17.8% | $3,535,562▼1.6% | $3,535,562▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $219,047▼13.3% | $222,890▲38.7% | $3,593,671▼0.1% | $3,593,671▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $252,685▲11.8% | $160,656▼29.6% | $3,597,514▲2.6% | $3,597,514▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $226,098 | $228,270▲37.1% | $3,505,485▼0.1% | $3,505,485▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $166,535▼6.9% | $3,507,657▲12.9% | $3,507,657▲12.9% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $178,960▼4.1% | $3,106,492▲5.3% | $3,106,492▲5.3% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $186,691 | $2,950,411 | $2,950,411 | 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 Helen M Saunders Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Helen M Saunders Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 06-6284362, based in Hartford, Connecticut. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Helen M Saunders Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Helen M Saunders Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 06-6284362.
- How much revenue does Helen M Saunders Charitable Foundation report?
- Helen M Saunders Charitable Foundation reported $234,926 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Helen M Saunders Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Helen M Saunders Charitable Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Helen M Saunders Charitable Foundation (EIN 06-6284362) 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.