Leon S Newton Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, registered in 1955, with $4,592 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2023)
$4,592
▲ 185.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$5,838
Net assets
$17K
Employees
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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 Leon S Newton Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Leon S Newton Foundation: 36 mo reserves · -27% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Leon S Newton Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Leon S Newton Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $1,859 (FY2013) to $4,592 (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-27.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$17K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$17K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,592▲186% | $5,838▲230% | $17,281▼6.7% | $17,281▼6.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,608▲79.9% | $1,770▼55.1% | $18,527▼0.9% | $18,527▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $894▲7.3% | $3,939▲10.5% | $18,689▼14.0% | $18,689▼14.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $833▼72.6% | $3,564▼33.2% | $21,734▼11.2% | $21,734▼11.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $3,041▼51.0% | $5,339▼13.9% | $24,465▼8.6% | $24,465▼8.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $6,204▲137% | $6,201▼15.4% | $26,763 | $26,763▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $2,616▼17.1% | $7,331▲6.0% | $26,760▼15.0% | $28,060▼10.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $3,154▲160% | $6,917▼11.6% | $31,475▼10.7% | $31,475▼10.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $1,211▼77.9% | $7,829▲140% | $35,238▼15.8% | $35,238▼15.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $5,472▲194% | $3,263▼49.0% | $41,856▲5.6% | $41,856▲5.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $1,859 | $6,404▲1.0% | $39,647▼10.3% | $39,647▼10.3% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $6,339▼35.5% | $44,192▼10.4% | $44,192▼10.4% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $9,826▲34.6% | $49,339▼14.7% | $49,339▼14.7% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $7,298 | $57,845 | $57,845 | 990PF |
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Data for Leon S Newton Foundation (EIN 04-6050966) 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.