Melvin H Seder Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 1996, with $25,687 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$26K
▲ 81.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$19K
Net assets
$394K
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 Melvin H Seder Foundation— 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 Melvin H Seder Foundation: 248 mo reserves · +26% 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 Melvin H Seder Foundation— 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 Melvin H Seder Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $77K (FY2014) to $26K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
25.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$394K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$394K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,687▲81.8% | $19,062▲10.5% | $393,713▲9.1% | $393,713▲9.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $14,132▲20.4% | $17,247▲111% | $360,817▲11.3% | $360,817▲11.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $11,742▼39.2% | $8,156▼75.4% | $324,198▼18.5% | $324,198▼18.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $19,319▲48.6% | $33,194▲45.1% | $398,016▲3.3% | $398,016▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $13,004▲18.6% | $22,873▲18.5% | $385,263▲8.1% | $385,263▲8.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $10,965▲22.2% | $19,304▲21.4% | $356,555▲9.5% | $356,555▲9.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $8,976▼20.3% | $15,902▲16.8% | $325,734▼7.7% | $325,734▼7.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $11,257▲19.7% | $13,613▲339% | $352,867▲5.7% | $352,867▲5.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $9,403▼3.5% | $3,103▼75.1% | $333,782▲5.0% | $333,782▲5.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $9,747▼87.3% | $12,453▼17.3% | $317,792▼3.6% | $317,792▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $77,049 | $15,056 | $329,615 | $329,615 | 990PF |
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Data for Melvin H Seder Foundation (EIN 95-4562825) 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.