John R Oishei Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
John R Oishei Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buffalo, New York, registered in 1942, with $18,999,236 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
726 Exchange St Ste 510, Buffalo, NY, 14210 EIN 16-0874319 Since 1942
Revenue (FY2024)
$19.0M
▲ 274.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$16.5M
Net assets
$330.0M
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.
B
—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 R Oishei 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 rating239 mo reserves · +13% 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 R Oishei Foundation: 239 mo reserves · +13% 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 John R Oishei 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 John R Oishei Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $23.7M (FY2019) to $19.0M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $330.0M
Operating margin
12.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$330.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$330.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,999,236▲275% | $16,542,605▼8.8% | $329,976,631▲4.5% | $329,976,631▲4.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $5,069,390▼68.3% | $18,132,688▼1.5% | $315,667,488▲5.4% | $315,667,488▲5.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $15,989,814▼60.8% | $18,413,618▼20.6% | $299,506,783▼11.5% | $299,615,783▼11.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $40,802,311▲122% | $23,205,177▲17.0% | $338,442,052▲15.1% | $338,585,552▲15.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $18,357,929▼22.4% | $19,835,698▲6.0% | $294,151,477▲3.3% | $294,151,477▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $23,654,216 | $18,711,931 | $284,851,844 | $284,851,844 | 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 John R Oishei Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John R Oishei Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-0874319, based in Buffalo, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John R Oishei Foundation's EIN?
- John R Oishei Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-0874319.
- How much revenue does John R Oishei Foundation report?
- John R Oishei Foundation reported $18,999,236 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John R Oishei Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades John R Oishei Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for John R Oishei Foundation (EIN 16-0874319) 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.