Kemper & Ethel Marley Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Kemper & Ethel Marley Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Phoenix, Arizona, registered in 1991, with $28,428,253 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 10392, Phoenix, AZ, 85064 EIN 86-0653091 Since 1991
Revenue (FY2024)
$28.4M
▲ 20.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$18.1M
Net assets
$223.5M
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 Kemper & Ethel Marley 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 rating148 mo reserves · +36% 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 Kemper & Ethel Marley Foundation: 148 mo reserves · +36% 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 Kemper & Ethel Marley 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 Kemper & Ethel Marley Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 10392, Phoenix, AZ, 85064
- City
- Phoenix
- State
- Arizona
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $46.8M (FY2013) to $28.4M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $26.6MNet assets $223.5M
Operating margin
36.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$250.1M
Total liabilities
$26.6M
Net assets
$223.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,428,253▲20.7% | $18,130,457▲17.1% | $223,514,622▲2.1% | $250,087,591▲4.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $23,557,101▲76.0% | $15,488,523▼11.1% | $218,822,979▲0.9% | $239,768,185▲3.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $13,386,338▼70.3% | $17,417,511▲14.0% | $216,897,116▼1.3% | $231,704,588▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $45,107,707▲156% | $15,283,541▲24.3% | $219,644,678▲20.1% | $235,853,723▲14.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $17,594,821▼12.8% | $12,295,698▼11.4% | $182,881,651▲5.7% | $205,929,409▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $20,177,574▼18.4% | $13,884,139▲3.5% | $173,025,008▼1.0% | $200,629,929▲3.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $24,741,616▲35.4% | $13,415,430▲3.9% | $174,859,679▲9.5% | $194,342,033▲6.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $18,272,942▲86.9% | $12,905,658▼5.6% | $159,631,844▲4.4% | $183,021,389▲3.0% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $9,775,805▼23.3% | $13,670,678▼3.1% | $152,883,910▼1.4% | $177,659,644▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $12,739,067▼72.8% | $14,104,074▼20.3% | $155,127,225▼7.0% | $181,736,800▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $46,778,089 | $17,697,726▲42.9% | $166,750,139▲18.5% | $181,602,389▲20.9% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $12,380,793▼83.3% | $140,676,518▼0.2% | $150,218,453▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2009 | — | $73,945,800 | $140,991,331 | $153,603,499 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kemper & Ethel Marley Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Kemper & Ethel Marley Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 86-0653091, based in Phoenix, Arizona. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Kemper & Ethel Marley Foundation's EIN?
- Kemper & Ethel Marley Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 86-0653091.
- How much revenue does Kemper & Ethel Marley Foundation report?
- Kemper & Ethel Marley Foundation reported $28,428,253 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Kemper & Ethel Marley Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Kemper & Ethel Marley Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Kemper & Ethel Marley Foundation (EIN 86-0653091) 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.