Max A Shacknai Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Max A Shacknai Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Barbara, California, registered in 1998, with $396,965 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1187 Coast Village Rd Ste 1 Pmb 768, Santa Barbara, CA, 93108 EIN 86-0887816 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2025)
$397K
▲ 683.8% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2025)
$115K
Net assets
$926K
Employees
—
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—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 Max A Shacknai 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 rating97 mo reserves · +71% 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 Max A Shacknai Foundation: 97 mo reserves · +71% 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 Max A Shacknai 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 Max A Shacknai Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Show this grade on your website
A live seal — it updates automatically when the grade changes and links donors to this verified profile.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1187 Coast Village Rd Ste 1 Pmb 768, Santa Barbara, CA, 93108
- City
- Santa Barbara
- State
- California
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $186K (FY2013) to $397K (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $926K
Operating margin
71.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$926K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$926K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $396,965▲684% | $115,054▲90.9% | $925,544▲11.8% | $925,544▲11.8% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $50,644▼33.1% | $60,261▼72.0% | $827,526▼1.1% | $827,526▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $75,720▲59.3% | $215,415▲99.9% | $837,093▼14.3% | $837,093▼14.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $47,536▼44.2% | $107,743▼18.3% | $976,724▼5.9% | $976,724▼5.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $85,183▼39.5% | $131,818▼17.7% | $1,037,505▼4.3% | $1,037,505▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $140,825▲114% | $160,256▼43.1% | $1,084,523▼1.8% | $1,084,523▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $65,671▼13.2% | $281,726▲1914% | $1,103,939▼16.4% | $1,103,939▼16.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $75,633▼18.0% | $13,985▼95.7% | $1,319,994▲4.9% | $1,319,994▲4.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $92,226▲221% | $325,077▲3.3% | $1,258,346▼15.6% | $1,258,346▼15.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $28,687▼76.1% | $314,813▲158% | $1,491,200▼16.1% | $1,491,405▼16.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $119,845▲6.2% | $121,861▼79.4% | $1,777,326▼0.1% | $1,777,326▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $112,845▼39.2% | $591,347▲107% | $1,779,342▼21.2% | $1,779,342▼21.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $185,698 | $285,432▲70.1% | $2,257,844▼4.2% | $2,257,844▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $167,841 | $2,357,578 | $2,357,578 | 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.
Similar organizations in Arts & Culture
- Arts & Culture
Kabataan Culture
Bellflower, CA
$0
annual revenue
- Arts & Culture
American Baseball Card Museum
Fresno, CA
$0
annual revenue
- Arts & Culture
Independent Opera Company
N Hollywood, CA
$0
annual revenue
- Arts & Culture
United Nations Neways Education Foundation
Rosemead, CA
$0
annual revenue
- Arts & Culture
You May Us
Arcadia, CA
$0
annual revenue
- Arts & Culture
Right 2 Rhythm
Santa Ana, CA
$0
annual revenue
Arts & Culture
Donald and Randy Disimone Charitable Foundation
Northridge, CA
$0
Dannual revenue
- Arts & Culture
Creative M Projects
Sierra Madre, CA
$0
annual revenue
- Arts & Culture
Redlands Arts Festival Association
Redlands, CA
$0
annual revenue
- Arts & Culture
Photographers Society of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
$0
annual revenue
Compare Max A Shacknai Foundation
Frequently asked questions
- Is Max A Shacknai Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Max A Shacknai Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 86-0887816, based in Santa Barbara, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Max A Shacknai Foundation's EIN?
- Max A Shacknai Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 86-0887816.
- How much revenue does Max A Shacknai Foundation report?
- Max A Shacknai Foundation reported $396,965 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Max A Shacknai Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Max A Shacknai Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
More nonprofits in Santa Barbara
Explore more
Data for Max A Shacknai Foundation (EIN 86-0887816) 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.