John F Scarpa Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
John F Scarpa Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Palm Beach, Florida, registered in 1998, with $560,807 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1676 S Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach, FL, 33480 EIN 23-2939489 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$561K
▲ 39.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$274K
Net assets
$974K
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+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 John F Scarpa Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating43 mo reserves · +51% 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 John F Scarpa Foundation: 43 mo reserves · +51% margin earns a A 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 John F Scarpa 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 John F Scarpa Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1676 S Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach, FL, 33480
- City
- Palm Beach
- State
- Florida
- Subcategory
- Philanthropy Programs
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $2.2M (FY2013) to $561K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $932Net assets $974K
Operating margin
51.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$975K
Total liabilities
$932
Net assets
$974K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $560,807▲39.5% | $273,914▼79.1% | $973,802▲41.8% | $974,734▲41.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $402,040▼32.8% | $1,313,719▼15.0% | $686,967▼57.0% | $686,967▼57.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $598,163▼61.2% | $1,545,635▲0.6% | $1,598,646▼37.6% | $1,598,646▼37.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,540,022▼11.4% | $1,535,833▼36.6% | $2,563,244▼13.8% | $2,563,244▼13.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,737,893▲5.9% | $2,423,796▼13.5% | $2,972,054▲0.2% | $2,972,054▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,641,155▲125% | $2,803,365▲291% | $2,965,970▼34.8% | $2,965,970▼34.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $728,170▼47.0% | $716,783▲2.3% | $4,552,391▼1.7% | $4,552,391▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,372,686▲569% | $700,491▲26.0% | $4,631,364▲8.7% | $4,631,364▲8.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $205,318▲218% | $555,913▲19.1% | $4,262,021▼7.6% | $4,262,021▼7.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | -$174,098▼252% | $466,886▲4.2% | $4,612,616▼12.2% | $4,612,616▼12.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $114,682▼94.9% | $448,254▼36.4% | $5,253,600▼6.0% | $5,253,600▼6.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $2,227,783 | $705,312▼20.7% | $5,587,172▲34.8% | $5,587,172▲34.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $889,688▲77.0% | $4,144,362▼3.1% | $4,144,362▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $502,672 | $4,274,907 | $4,274,907 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is John F Scarpa Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John F Scarpa Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-2939489, based in Palm Beach, Florida. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John F Scarpa Foundation's EIN?
- John F Scarpa Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-2939489.
- How much revenue does John F Scarpa Foundation report?
- John F Scarpa Foundation reported $560,807 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John F Scarpa Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades John F Scarpa Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for John F Scarpa Foundation (EIN 23-2939489) 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.