Lipman-sherman Family Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Lipman-sherman Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 2001, with $17,827 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Joan Sherman 135 Greene Street 6s, New York, NY, 10012 EIN 65-1144011 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2024)
$18K
▼ 60.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$42K
Net assets
$537K
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.
F
—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 Lipman-sherman 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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating152 mo reserves · -137% 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 Lipman-sherman Family Foundation: 152 mo reserves · -137% margin earns a F 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 Lipman-sherman 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 →
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 Lipman-sherman Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Joan Sherman 135 Greene Street 6s, New York, NY, 10012
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $57K (FY2013) to $18K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $15KNet assets $537K
Operating margin
-137.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$553K
Total liabilities
$15K
Net assets
$537K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,827▼60.7% | $42,313▲65.3% | $537,460▼4.5% | $552,860▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $45,327▲2880% | $25,600▼10.8% | $562,576▲3.6% | $564,176▲3.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,521▲2616% | $28,685▼6.0% | $542,862▼4.8% | $544,362▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $56▼96.3% | $30,530▲6.5% | $570,026▼5.1% | $570,026▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,524▼99.4% | $28,656▲237% | $600,500▼4.3% | $602,000▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $257,803▲75502% | $8,503▼68.5% | $627,632▲65.9% | $629,132▲66.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $341▼98.9% | $27,000▲5.9% | $378,332▼6.6% | $378,332▼6.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $29,785▼48.0% | $25,501▲1600% | $404,991▲1.1% | $404,991▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $57,294 | $1,500 | $400,707▲16.2% | $400,707▲16.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $57,288 | $1,500▼88.9% | $344,913▲19.3% | $344,913▲19.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $57,284 | $13,500▼7.5% | $289,125▲17.8% | $289,125▲17.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $57,280 | $14,601▼11.8% | $245,341▲21.1% | $245,341▲21.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $16,550▼44.3% | $202,662▲25.1% | $202,662▲25.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $29,725▲17.3% | $161,937▲21.4% | $161,937▲21.4% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $25,342 | $133,350 | $133,350 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lipman-sherman Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lipman-sherman Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 65-1144011, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lipman-sherman Family Foundation's EIN?
- Lipman-sherman Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 65-1144011.
- How much revenue does Lipman-sherman Family Foundation report?
- Lipman-sherman Family Foundation reported $17,827 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lipman-sherman Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Lipman-sherman Family Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lipman-sherman Family Foundation (EIN 65-1144011) 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.