Meryl & Charles Witmer Charitable Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Meryl & Charles Witmer Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 2000, with $809,262 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
280 Madison Ave Rm 1007, New York, NY, 10016 EIN 13-4129627 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2024)
$809K
▲ 1604.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.0M
Net assets
$5.1M
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.
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 Meryl & Charles Witmer Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating61 mo reserves · -24% 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 Meryl & Charles Witmer Charitable Foundation: 61 mo reserves · -24% margin earns a C+ 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 Meryl & Charles Witmer Charitable 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 Meryl & Charles Witmer Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 280 Madison Ave Rm 1007, New York, NY, 10016
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.6M (FY2013) to $809K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $5.1M
Operating margin
-24.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $809,262▲1605% | $1,005,835▲162% | $5,098,309▼5.5% | $5,098,309▼5.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | -$53,779▼105% | $384,619▼42.6% | $5,396,813▲3.6% | $5,396,813▲3.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $994,049▼61.1% | $669,486▲56.0% | $5,208,106▼8.4% | $5,208,106▼8.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,558,116▲4069% | $429,139▼16.3% | $5,687,436▲43.3% | $5,687,436▲43.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | -$64,446▼104% | $512,429▲65.2% | $3,969,460▲3.4% | $3,969,460▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,483,684▲1489% | $310,127▼28.0% | $3,839,102▲40.3% | $3,839,102▲40.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $93,360▼40.4% | $430,911▲2.6% | $2,735,437▼22.0% | $2,735,437▼22.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $156,686▼5.8% | $419,956▲60.1% | $3,508,623▲24.3% | $3,508,623▲24.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $166,373▼9.5% | $262,338▲43.4% | $2,822,391▲3.9% | $2,822,391▲3.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $183,782▼75.1% | $182,970▼67.7% | $2,716,850▼15.8% | $2,716,850▼15.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $736,816▼53.8% | $565,992▼5.5% | $3,226,170▼8.7% | $3,226,170▼8.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $1,593,956 | $598,673▲52.1% | $3,532,446▲46.3% | $3,532,446▲46.3% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $393,703▲19.2% | $2,414,378▼0.5% | $2,414,378▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $330,199▼18.2% | $2,426,825▼8.4% | $2,426,825▼8.4% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $403,493 | $2,649,316 | $2,649,316 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Meryl & Charles Witmer Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Meryl & Charles Witmer Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-4129627, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Meryl & Charles Witmer Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Meryl & Charles Witmer Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-4129627.
- How much revenue does Meryl & Charles Witmer Charitable Foundation report?
- Meryl & Charles Witmer Charitable Foundation reported $809,262 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Meryl & Charles Witmer Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Meryl & Charles Witmer Charitable Foundation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Meryl & Charles Witmer Charitable Foundation (EIN 13-4129627) 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.