Marvin & Sondra Smalley Family Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Marvin & Sondra Smalley Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 1968, with $492,898 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
963 Stone Canyon Rd, Los Angeles, CA, 90077 EIN 95-2535589 Since 1968
Revenue (FY2024)
$493K
▼ 78.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$661K
Net assets
$2.3M
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.
D
—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 Marvin & Sondra Smalley 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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating42 mo reserves · -34% 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 Marvin & Sondra Smalley Family Foundation: 42 mo reserves · -34% margin earns a D 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 Marvin & Sondra Smalley 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 Marvin & Sondra Smalley Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 963 Stone Canyon Rd, Los Angeles, CA, 90077
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $141K (FY2015) to $493K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.3M
Operating margin
-34.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $492,898▼78.3% | $660,530▼3.4% | $2,310,752▼6.8% | $2,310,752▼6.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $2,268,596▲855% | $683,552▲50.2% | $2,479,357▲177% | $2,479,357▲177% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $237,624▼62.2% | $455,004▼25.2% | $894,313▼19.6% | $894,313▼19.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $628,070▲24.9% | $608,402▲12.1% | $1,111,693▲1.8% | $1,111,693▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $503,000▲143% | $542,828▼1.7% | $1,092,025▼3.4% | $1,092,025▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $207,025▼9.3% | $552,359▲46.6% | $1,130,874▼23.2% | $1,130,874▼23.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $228,288▲71.3% | $376,670▲27.5% | $1,473,018▼9.4% | $1,473,018▼9.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $133,255▼18.2% | $295,445▼4.1% | $1,626,530▼9.1% | $1,626,530▼9.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $162,937▲15.7% | $307,953▼16.3% | $1,788,720▼7.5% | $1,788,720▼7.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $140,793 | $367,917 | $1,933,736 | $1,933,736 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Marvin & Sondra Smalley Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Marvin & Sondra Smalley Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-2535589, based in Los Angeles, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Marvin & Sondra Smalley Family Foundation's EIN?
- Marvin & Sondra Smalley Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-2535589.
- How much revenue does Marvin & Sondra Smalley Family Foundation report?
- Marvin & Sondra Smalley Family Foundation reported $492,898 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Marvin & Sondra Smalley Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Marvin & Sondra Smalley Family Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Marvin & Sondra Smalley Family Foundation (EIN 95-2535589) 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.