How Firm A Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
How Firm A Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Baltimore, Maryland, registered in 2000, with $20,527 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
100 S Charles St Ste 1401, Baltimore, MD, 21201 EIN 52-2203356 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2024)
$21K
▲ 82.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$14K
Net assets
$228K
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.
C+
—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 How Firm A Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating194 mo reserves · +31% 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 How Firm A Foundation Inc: 194 mo reserves · +31% margin earns a B+ 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 How Firm A Foundation Inc— 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 How Firm A Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 100 S Charles St Ste 1401, Baltimore, MD, 21201
- City
- Baltimore
- State
- Maryland
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $8,119 (FY2013) to $21K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $228K
Operating margin
31.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$228K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$228K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,527▲82.4% | $14,130▲29.4% | $228,037▲3.9% | $228,037▲3.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $11,255▲113% | $10,916▲475% | $219,562▲0.2% | $219,562▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $5,293▼81.5% | $1,899▼59.6% | $219,223▲1.3% | $219,223▲1.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $28,665▲68.2% | $4,696▼72.9% | $216,310▲12.5% | $216,310▲12.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $17,046▲369% | $17,299▲73.1% | $192,338▼1.0% | $192,338▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $3,631▼74.8% | $9,996▲21.8% | $194,209▼2.9% | $194,209▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $14,412▲33.5% | $8,208▼57.4% | $199,938▲3.2% | $200,138▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $10,796▲604% | $19,264▲63.1% | $193,734▼31.4% | $193,734▼31.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | -$2,140▼117% | $11,812▼69.4% | $282,276▲1.3% | $282,276▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $12,420▼88.6% | $38,576▲112% | $278,537▼11.5% | $285,220▼10.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $109,053▲1243% | $18,195▲64.7% | $314,829▲40.6% | $316,929▲36.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $8,119 | $11,046▲42.3% | $223,971▼1.3% | $231,639▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $7,762 | $226,898 | $234,506 | 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 How Firm A Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. How Firm A Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-2203356, based in Baltimore, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is How Firm A Foundation Inc's EIN?
- How Firm A Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-2203356.
- How much revenue does How Firm A Foundation Inc report?
- How Firm A Foundation Inc reported $20,527 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does How Firm A Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades How Firm A Foundation Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for How Firm A Foundation Inc (EIN 52-2203356) 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.