Meisel & Pesses Family Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Meisel & Pesses Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cleveland, Ohio, registered in 1998, with $626,839 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
25701 Science Park Dr, Cleveland, OH, 44122 EIN 31-1583883 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2023)
$627K
▼ 79.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$855K
Net assets
$18.8M
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 Meisel & Pesses 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 rating264 mo reserves · -36% 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 Meisel & Pesses Family Foundation: 264 mo reserves · -36% 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 Meisel & Pesses 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 Meisel & Pesses Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 25701 Science Park Dr, Cleveland, OH, 44122
- City
- Cleveland
- State
- Ohio
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $277K (FY2017) to $627K (FY2023) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.5MNet assets $18.8M
Operating margin
-36.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$20.3M
Total liabilities
$1.5M
Net assets
$18.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $626,839▼79.0% | $854,570▼28.8% | $18,790,144▲3.6% | $20,251,244▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,987,368▲1551% | $1,200,317▲34.3% | $18,140,164▲14.3% | $19,670,864▲16.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $180,923▲7.7% | $893,624▲98.2% | $15,869,377▼8.7% | $16,844,177▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $167,986▼68.4% | $450,927▲13.9% | $17,376,006▲1880% | $17,878,106▲1236% | 990 |
| 2018 | $531,798▲91.9% | $395,844▲69.5% | $877,523▲7.5% | $1,338,029▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $277,140 | $233,499 | $816,615 | $1,276,315 | 990 |
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 Meisel & Pesses Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Meisel & Pesses Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1583883, based in Cleveland, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Meisel & Pesses Family Foundation's EIN?
- Meisel & Pesses Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1583883.
- How much revenue does Meisel & Pesses Family Foundation report?
- Meisel & Pesses Family Foundation reported $626,839 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Meisel & Pesses Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Meisel & Pesses Family Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Meisel & Pesses Family Foundation (EIN 31-1583883) 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.