Joyce C Stern Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Joyce C Stern Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 2006, with $873,400 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
755 W End Ave Apt 10a, New York, NY, 10025 EIN 20-4435816 Since 2006
Revenue (FY2024)
$873K
▲ 22.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$453K
Net assets
$3.6M
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 Joyce C Stern 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 rating96 mo reserves · +48% 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 Joyce C Stern Foundation: 96 mo reserves · +48% 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 Joyce C Stern 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 Joyce C Stern Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 755 W End Ave Apt 10a, New York, NY, 10025
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $223K (FY2013) to $873K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $3.6M
Operating margin
48.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $873,400▲22.7% | $452,828▼21.6% | $3,620,592▲13.1% | $3,620,592▲13.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $711,913▲521% | $577,711▲112% | $3,200,020▲4.4% | $3,200,020▲4.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $114,702▼76.1% | $272,600▼41.7% | $3,065,818▼4.9% | $3,065,818▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $480,772▲59.9% | $467,679▲9.3% | $3,223,716▲0.4% | $3,223,716▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $300,662▲54.9% | $428,049▼9.9% | $3,210,623▼3.8% | $3,210,623▼3.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $194,155▼49.1% | $475,223▲123% | $3,338,010▼7.8% | $3,338,010▼7.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $381,555▼3.0% | $212,716▼58.0% | $3,619,078▲4.9% | $3,619,078▲4.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $393,380▼24.1% | $506,463▼12.2% | $3,450,239▼3.2% | $3,450,239▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $518,192▲112% | $577,158▲26.1% | $3,563,322▼1.6% | $3,563,322▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $243,927▼11.6% | $457,627▼9.0% | $3,622,288▼5.6% | $3,622,288▼5.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $275,785▲23.8% | $502,643▼13.8% | $3,835,988▼5.6% | $3,835,988▼5.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $222,737 | $583,333▼15.2% | $4,062,846▼8.2% | $4,062,846▼8.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $687,552▲367% | $4,423,442▼8.0% | $4,423,442▼8.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $147,251▼62.8% | $4,810,419▲0.2% | $4,810,419▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $396,200▲27.0% | $4,803,161▼2.8% | $4,803,161▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2009 | — | $311,918 | $4,939,933 | $4,939,933 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Joyce C Stern Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Joyce C Stern Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-4435816, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Joyce C Stern Foundation's EIN?
- Joyce C Stern Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-4435816.
- How much revenue does Joyce C Stern Foundation report?
- Joyce C Stern Foundation reported $873,400 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Joyce C Stern Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Joyce C Stern Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Joyce C Stern Foundation (EIN 20-4435816) 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.