John W Soffel Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
John W Soffel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered in 1991, with $169,412 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
500 1st Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219 EIN 25-6357819 Since 1991
Revenue (FY2024)
$169K
▲ 806.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$172K
Net assets
$2.7M
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 John W Soffel 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 rating190 mo reserves · -1% 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 W Soffel Foundation: 190 mo reserves · -1% 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 W Soffel 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 W Soffel Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 500 1st Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $633K (FY2013) to $169K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.7M
Operating margin
-1.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $169,412▲807% | $171,884▼2.2% | $2,714,543 | $2,714,543 | 990PF |
| 2023 | $18,682▲11.2% | $175,707▼12.0% | $2,715,630▼5.6% | $2,715,630▼5.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $16,797▼94.0% | $199,734▲11.1% | $2,877,709▼5.8% | $2,877,709▼5.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $278,598▲35.9% | $179,858▲1.1% | $3,055,130▲3.3% | $3,055,130▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $204,932▼47.8% | $177,892▲21.4% | $2,957,788▲0.8% | $2,957,788▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $392,770▲99.6% | $146,534▼0.9% | $2,933,768▲9.2% | $2,933,768▲9.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $196,811▲12.5% | $147,844▼4.1% | $2,687,538▲1.9% | $2,687,538▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $174,909▲106% | $154,219▼1.3% | $2,638,566▲0.8% | $2,638,566▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $85,095▼57.4% | $156,304▲4.9% | $2,617,877▼2.6% | $2,617,877▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $199,686▼2.7% | $149,036▼11.2% | $2,689,083▲1.9% | $2,689,083▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $205,242▼67.6% | $167,886▲19.6% | $2,638,433▲1.3% | $2,638,433▲1.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $633,100 | $140,398▼1.6% | $2,605,550▲23.3% | $2,605,550▲23.3% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $142,635 | $2,112,848 | $2,112,848 | 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 W Soffel Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John W Soffel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 25-6357819, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John W Soffel Foundation's EIN?
- John W Soffel Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 25-6357819.
- How much revenue does John W Soffel Foundation report?
- John W Soffel Foundation reported $169,412 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John W Soffel Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades John W Soffel Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for John W Soffel Foundation (EIN 25-6357819) 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.