Kathryn I Schiffner Music Fund
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Kathryn I Schiffner Music Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buffalo, New York, registered in 2003, with $9,172 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 1504, Buffalo, NY, 14240 EIN 25-6641692 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2024)
$9,172
▲ 83.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$10K
Net assets
$110K
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 Kathryn I Schiffner Music Fund— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating126 mo reserves · -14% 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 Kathryn I Schiffner Music Fund: 126 mo reserves · -14% margin earns a C+ 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 Kathryn I Schiffner Music Fund— 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 Kathryn I Schiffner Music Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1504, Buffalo, NY, 14240
- City
- Buffalo
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $16K (FY2013) to $9,172 (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $110K
Operating margin
-14.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$110K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$110K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,172▲83.4% | $10,462▲3.1% | $109,575▼1.3% | $109,575▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $5,001▼12.0% | $10,144▼19.5% | $110,988▼4.5% | $110,988▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $5,685▼59.1% | $12,604▲4.7% | $116,165▼5.6% | $116,165▼5.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $13,883▲182% | $12,040▲10.1% | $123,088▲1.5% | $123,088▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $4,916▼12.5% | $10,936▲3.7% | $121,269▼4.7% | $121,269▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $5,619▼48.3% | $10,546▼11.9% | $127,262▼3.7% | $127,262▼3.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $10,867▼10.4% | $11,966▲8.6% | $132,168▼0.9% | $132,168▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $12,131▲375% | $11,016▲14.8% | $133,304▲0.8% | $133,304▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $2,553▼76.3% | $9,599▼7.5% | $132,188▼5.1% | $132,188▼5.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $10,767▼4.8% | $10,376▼7.4% | $139,231▲0.3% | $139,231▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $11,309▼30.2% | $11,200▲12.8% | $138,834▲0.1% | $138,834▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $16,203 | $9,930▲3.0% | $138,743▲4.8% | $138,743▲4.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $9,640▼7.7% | $132,446▼3.1% | $132,446▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $10,439▲1.7% | $136,673▼5.1% | $136,673▼5.1% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $10,269 | $143,951 | $143,951 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kathryn I Schiffner Music Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Kathryn I Schiffner Music Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 25-6641692, based in Buffalo, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Kathryn I Schiffner Music Fund's EIN?
- Kathryn I Schiffner Music Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 25-6641692.
- How much revenue does Kathryn I Schiffner Music Fund report?
- Kathryn I Schiffner Music Fund reported $9,172 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Kathryn I Schiffner Music Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Kathryn I Schiffner Music Fund C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Kathryn I Schiffner Music Fund (EIN 25-6641692) 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.