Joan Bentinck-smith Charitable Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Joan Bentinck-smith Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cotuit, Massachusetts, registered in 2019, with $363,906 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 797, Cotuit, MA, 02635 EIN 04-3254592 Since 2019
Revenue (FY2025)
$364K
▲ 343.6% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2025)
$38K
Net assets
$1.6M
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 Joan Bentinck-smith 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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating502 mo reserves · +90% 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 Joan Bentinck-smith Charitable Foundation: 502 mo reserves · +90% 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 Joan Bentinck-smith 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 Joan Bentinck-smith Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 797, Cotuit, MA, 02635
- City
- Cotuit
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $36K (FY2020) to $364K (FY2025) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.6M
Operating margin
89.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $363,906▲344% | $37,801▼42.6% | $1,582,243▲25.9% | $1,582,243▲25.9% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $82,036▲78.4% | $65,859▼38.5% | $1,256,688▲1.3% | $1,256,688▲1.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $45,983▲18.5% | $107,163▲30.4% | $1,240,948▼4.8% | $1,240,948▼4.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $38,819▼51.9% | $82,196▼6.6% | $1,302,837▼3.3% | $1,302,837▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $80,719▲121% | $88,010▲5.6% | $1,346,863▼0.6% | $1,346,863▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $36,496 | $83,331 | $1,355,103 | $1,355,103 | 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 Joan Bentinck-smith Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Joan Bentinck-smith Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-3254592, based in Cotuit, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Joan Bentinck-smith Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Joan Bentinck-smith Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-3254592.
- How much revenue does Joan Bentinck-smith Charitable Foundation report?
- Joan Bentinck-smith Charitable Foundation reported $363,906 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Joan Bentinck-smith Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Joan Bentinck-smith Charitable Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Joan Bentinck-smith Charitable Foundation (EIN 04-3254592) 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.