Miriam & Esther Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Miriam & Esther Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Brooklyn, New York, registered in 2008, with $549,996 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1550 59th St, Brooklyn, NY, 11219 EIN 20-8102420 Since 2008
Revenue (FY2024)
$550K
▲ 374.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$97K
Net assets
$1.9M
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 Miriam & Esther 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 rating238 mo reserves · +82% 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 Miriam & Esther Foundation: 238 mo reserves · +82% 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 Miriam & Esther 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 Miriam & Esther Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1550 59th St, Brooklyn, NY, 11219
- City
- Brooklyn
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $47K (FY2013) to $550K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.9M
Operating margin
82.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $549,996▲374% | $97,353▼20.1% | $1,929,146▲30.7% | $1,929,146▲30.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $116,038▼39.0% | $121,803▲11.4% | $1,476,504▼0.4% | $1,476,504▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $190,381▲13.6% | $109,298▲89.1% | $1,482,269▲5.8% | $1,482,269▲5.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $167,621▲27.6% | $57,790▼35.5% | $1,401,186▲8.5% | $1,401,186▲8.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $131,361▲54863% | $89,643▲28.1% | $1,291,355▲3.3% | $1,291,355▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $239▼99.9% | $69,982▲87.9% | $1,249,637▼5.3% | $1,249,637▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $173,411▲82.0% | $37,247▼62.8% | $1,319,428▲11.5% | $1,319,428▲11.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $95,292▼12.9% | $100,075▼31.5% | $1,183,264▲5.3% | $1,183,264▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $109,453▲41.9% | $146,068▲84.5% | $1,124,103▼3.2% | $1,181,103▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $77,123▲36.9% | $79,156▲199% | $1,160,718▼0.2% | $1,217,718▲4.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $56,338▲20.7% | $26,478▲19.0% | $1,162,745▲2.6% | $1,162,745▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $46,657 | $22,255▼88.3% | $1,132,886▲2.2% | $1,132,886▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $189,436▲1944% | $1,108,484▼12.0% | $1,108,484▼12.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $9,270▼90.4% | $1,259,824▼0.3% | $1,259,824▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $96,867 | $1,264,187 | $1,264,187 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Miriam & Esther Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Miriam & Esther Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-8102420, based in Brooklyn, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Miriam & Esther Foundation's EIN?
- Miriam & Esther Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-8102420.
- How much revenue does Miriam & Esther Foundation report?
- Miriam & Esther Foundation reported $549,996 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Miriam & Esther Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Miriam & Esther Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Miriam & Esther Foundation (EIN 20-8102420) 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.