Howard E Stark Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Howard E Stark Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Haydenville, Massachusetts, registered in 2008, with $190,857 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
67 Adams Rd, Haydenville, MA, 01039 EIN 26-0270223 Since 2008
Revenue (FY2023)
$191K
▼ 43.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$590K
Net assets
$2.2M
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 Howard E Stark 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 rating46 mo reserves · -209% 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 Howard E Stark Foundation: 46 mo reserves · -209% 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 Howard E Stark 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 Howard E Stark Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 67 Adams Rd, Haydenville, MA, 01039
- City
- Haydenville
- State
- Massachusetts
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $222K (FY2013) to $191K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $15KNet assets $2.2M
Operating margin
-209.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.3M
Total liabilities
$15K
Net assets
$2.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $190,857▼43.8% | $589,941▲63.9% | $2,239,190▼15.5% | $2,254,259▼15.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $339,629▲39.4% | $359,902▼46.2% | $2,650,557▼0.3% | $2,651,259▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $243,623▲75.2% | $669,252▲62.5% | $2,659,459▼13.8% | $2,660,640▼13.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $139,031▲7.0% | $411,774▼17.9% | $3,085,088▼8.1% | $3,085,876▼8.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $129,887▼37.0% | $501,300▼7.9% | $3,357,831▼10.0% | $3,361,936▼9.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $206,137▲14.7% | $544,089▲43.4% | $3,732,102▼8.5% | $3,732,769▼8.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $179,694▼24.8% | $379,374▲17.4% | $4,076,939▼5.6% | $4,087,775▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $239,095▼6.0% | $323,050▼0.5% | $4,316,743▼1.9% | $4,317,625▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $254,330▲14.6% | $324,682▲6.2% | $4,400,698▼1.6% | $4,403,661▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $221,838 | $305,820▲2.0% | $4,471,050▼1.8% | $4,474,801▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $299,956▼4.6% | $4,555,032▼4.7% | $4,557,345▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $314,302 | $4,778,892 | $4,779,704 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Howard E Stark Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Howard E Stark Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-0270223, based in Haydenville, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Howard E Stark Foundation's EIN?
- Howard E Stark Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-0270223.
- How much revenue does Howard E Stark Foundation report?
- Howard E Stark Foundation reported $190,857 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Howard E Stark Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Howard E Stark Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Howard E Stark Foundation (EIN 26-0270223) 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.