Morris & Dvora Scharf Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Morris & Dvora Scharf Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Brooklyn, New York, registered in 2000, with $593,385 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
4908 Beach Reservation, Brooklyn, NY, 11224 EIN 13-4115138 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2024)
$593K
▲ 345.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$471K
Net assets
$8.5M
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 Morris & Dvora Scharf 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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating217 mo reserves · +21% 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 Morris & Dvora Scharf Foundation Inc: 217 mo reserves · +21% 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 Morris & Dvora Scharf 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 →
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 Morris & Dvora Scharf Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4908 Beach Reservation, Brooklyn, NY, 11224
- City
- Brooklyn
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $2.1M (FY2013) to $593K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3.0MNet assets $8.5M
Operating margin
20.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$11.5M
Total liabilities
$3.0M
Net assets
$8.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $593,385▲345% | $470,608▲48.9% | $8,506,464▲1.5% | $11,534,916▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | -$241,997▼181% | $316,155▼27.7% | $8,383,687▼6.2% | $11,412,139▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $298,426▼28.1% | $437,068▼14.3% | $8,941,839▼1.5% | $11,970,291▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $415,252▲27.9% | $510,156▲3.6% | $9,080,481▼1.0% | $12,108,933▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $324,722▼2.1% | $492,536▲10.2% | $9,175,385▼1.8% | $12,203,837▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $331,705▲2.3% | $447,140▼53.9% | $9,343,199▼1.2% | $12,371,651▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $324,099▼72.3% | $969,192▲25.4% | $9,458,634▼6.4% | $12,487,086▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,168,575▲324% | $772,884▲107% | $10,104,220▲4.1% | $13,132,672▲3.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $275,701▼52.4% | $373,094▼5.6% | $9,708,529▼1.0% | $12,736,981▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $579,247▼22.1% | $395,352▲180% | $9,805,922▲1.9% | $12,834,374▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $743,728▼64.4% | $141,159▼65.3% | $9,622,027▲6.7% | $12,650,479▲5.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $2,090,362 | $406,315▲11.3% | $9,019,458▲23.0% | $12,047,910▲16.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $365,200 | $7,335,411 | $10,363,863 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Morris & Dvora Scharf Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Morris & Dvora Scharf Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-4115138, based in Brooklyn, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Morris & Dvora Scharf Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Morris & Dvora Scharf Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-4115138.
- How much revenue does Morris & Dvora Scharf Foundation Inc report?
- Morris & Dvora Scharf Foundation Inc reported $593,385 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Morris & Dvora Scharf Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Morris & Dvora Scharf Foundation Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Morris & Dvora Scharf Foundation Inc (EIN 13-4115138) 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.