Lewis M Perlstein Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Worcester, Massachusetts, registered in 1974, with $28,840 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2024)
$29K
▲ 0.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$52K
Net assets
$502K
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 Lewis M Perlstein Family 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 Lewis M Perlstein Family Foundation: 115 mo reserves · -81% margin earns a F 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 Lewis M Perlstein Family 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 Lewis M Perlstein Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $21K (FY2013) to $29K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-81.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$502K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$502K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,840▲0.3% | $52,238▲14.6% | $501,754▼4.5% | $501,754▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $28,755▲8.2% | $45,588▼13.9% | $525,152▼3.1% | $525,152▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $26,564▼15.7% | $52,929▲0.5% | $541,985▼4.6% | $541,985▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $31,510▼51.3% | $52,683▲2.2% | $568,350▼3.6% | $568,350▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $64,647▲180% | $51,550▲0.1% | $589,523▲2.3% | $589,523▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $23,127▼24.8% | $51,515▼2.2% | $576,426▼4.7% | $576,426▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $30,743▲22.3% | $52,664▼4.5% | $604,814▼3.5% | $604,814▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $25,147▼70.5% | $55,138▲4.2% | $626,735▼4.6% | $626,735▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $85,147▲255% | $52,933▲0.6% | $656,726▲5.2% | $656,726▲5.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $23,989▼7.1% | $52,607▲0.2% | $624,512▼4.4% | $624,512▼4.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $25,820▲24.8% | $52,513▼3.6% | $653,130▼3.9% | $653,130▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $20,693 | $54,471▲7.7% | $679,823▼4.7% | $679,823▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $50,578 | $713,601 | $713,601 | 990PF |
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Data for Lewis M Perlstein Family Foundation (EIN 04-6351051) 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.