Melinda & William J Vanden Heuvel Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1998, with $577,818 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$578K
▲ 154.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$108K
Net assets
$882K
Employees
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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 Melinda & William J Vanden Heuvel Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Melinda & William J Vanden Heuvel Foundation Inc: 98 mo reserves · +81% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Melinda & William J Vanden Heuvel Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Melinda & William J Vanden Heuvel Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $335K (FY2019) to $578K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
81.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$882K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$882K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $577,818▲155% | $107,575▲82.9% | $881,748▲28.4% | $881,748▲28.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $226,889▼57.0% | $58,801▼43.4% | $686,553▲32.4% | $686,553▲32.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $528,123▲24430% | $103,812▲70.5% | $518,430▲451% | $518,430▲451% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,153▼99.1% | $60,877▼18.8% | $94,119▼38.4% | $94,119▼38.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $244,833▼26.9% | $74,938▼52.4% | $152,843▲75.3% | $152,843▲75.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $334,802 | $157,340 | $87,194 | $87,194 | 990PF |
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Data for Melinda & William J Vanden Heuvel Foundation Inc (EIN 13-3980534) 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.