Louis & Margaret Kestenbaum Charitable Foundation Tr
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Louis & Margaret Kestenbaum Charitable Foundation Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Brooklyn, New York, registered in 2003, with $38,883 in FY2022 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
45 Main St Ste 804, Brooklyn, NY, 11201 EIN 11-6578073 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2022)
$39K
▼ 45.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2022)
$76K
Net assets
$246K
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 Louis & Margaret Kestenbaum Charitable Foundation Tr— 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 rating39 mo reserves · -94% 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 Louis & Margaret Kestenbaum Charitable Foundation Tr: 39 mo reserves · -94% 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 Louis & Margaret Kestenbaum Charitable Foundation Tr— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FTransparency10% of the rating0 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 Louis & Margaret Kestenbaum Charitable Foundation Tr: 0 of 5 disclosure signals earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $99K (FY2013) to $39K (FY2022) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2022)
Liabilities $654KNet assets $246K
Operating margin
-94.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$900K
Total liabilities
$654K
Net assets
$246K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $38,883▼45.9% | $75,517▲46.8% | $245,850▼13.0% | $899,624▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $71,864▼33.4% | $51,434▼45.0% | $282,484▲7.8% | $923,724▲5.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $107,833▲9.6% | $93,432▲25.9% | $262,054▲5.8% | $874,762▲4.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $98,396▲52.1% | $74,231▲62.9% | $247,653▲10.8% | $836,452▲7.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $64,674▼20.3% | $45,570▲16.7% | $223,488▲9.3% | $780,624▲5.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $81,143▼1.9% | $39,055▼36.2% | $204,384▲25.9% | $737,891▲5.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $82,711▲145% | $61,182▲165% | $162,296▲15.3% | $700,854▲4.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $33,749▼66.8% | $23,050▼40.9% | $140,767▲8.2% | $670,336▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $101,507▲2.9% | $38,977▼0.3% | $130,068▲92.6% | $652,107▲7.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $98,662 | $39,091 | $67,538 | $609,335 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Louis & Margaret Kestenbaum Charitable Foundation Tr a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Louis & Margaret Kestenbaum Charitable Foundation Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 11-6578073, based in Brooklyn, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Louis & Margaret Kestenbaum Charitable Foundation Tr's EIN?
- Louis & Margaret Kestenbaum Charitable Foundation Tr's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 11-6578073.
- How much revenue does Louis & Margaret Kestenbaum Charitable Foundation Tr report?
- Louis & Margaret Kestenbaum Charitable Foundation Tr reported $38,883 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2022 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Louis & Margaret Kestenbaum Charitable Foundation Tr have?
- CharityIndex grades Louis & Margaret Kestenbaum Charitable Foundation Tr F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Louis & Margaret Kestenbaum Charitable Foundation Tr (EIN 11-6578073) 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.