Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1985, with $33,167,173 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
55 E 59th St 23rd Floor, New York, NY, 10022 EIN 13-3200329 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2024)
$33.2M
▲ 509.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$13.6M
Net assets
$229.5M
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.
B
—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 Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg 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 rating203 mo reserves · +59% 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 Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg Foundation: 203 mo reserves · +59% 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 Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $6.5M (FY2013) to $33.2M (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $229.5M
Operating margin
59.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$229.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$229.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,167,173▲509% | $13,568,371▲3.2% | $229,502,423▲9.3% | $229,502,423▲9.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $5,446,365▲30.6% | $13,149,911▼7.0% | $209,903,621▼3.5% | $209,903,621▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $4,169,306▼84.8% | $14,137,321▲71.9% | $217,607,167▼4.4% | $217,607,167▼4.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $27,441,084▲143% | $8,224,569▲1.4% | $227,575,182▲9.2% | $227,575,182▲9.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $11,296,700▼87.1% | $8,109,404▲22.7% | $208,358,667▲13.7% | $208,358,667▲13.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $87,425,596▲31.0% | $6,606,564▲10.7% | $183,236,104▲80.3% | $183,236,104▲80.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $66,757,669▲926% | $5,965,719▼12.4% | $101,616,229▲149% | $101,616,229▲149% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $6,506,241 | $6,806,550▼15.9% | $40,821,828▼2.0% | $40,821,828▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $8,091,701▲77.5% | $41,665,189▲1.9% | $41,665,189▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $4,558,795 | $40,871,296 | $40,871,296 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Victor Kovner — $100,000 (0.74% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Kovner | Trustee | 8 | $100,000 |
| Alison Richard | Trustee | 6 | $50,000 |
| Grant Parker | Advisory Board Member | 4 | $27,500 |
| William Debuys | Advisory Board Member | 4 | $27,500 |
| Helen Gichochi | Advisory Board Member | 4 | $20,000 |
| Shivsharan Someshwar | Advisory Board Member | 4 | $20,000 |
| Yolanda Kakabadse | Advisory Board Member | 4 | $20,000 |
| Douglas Chadwick | Advisory Board Member | 4 | $10,000 |
| Ullas Karanth | Advisory Board Member | 4 | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-3200329, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg Foundation's EIN?
- Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-3200329.
- How much revenue does Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg Foundation report?
- Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg Foundation reported $33,167,173 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg Foundation's latest Form 990 is $100,000, paid to Victor Kovner (Trustee).
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Data for Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg Foundation (EIN 13-3200329) 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.