Morton D Shaffer Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Charlottesvle, Virginia, registered in 2025, with $10,852 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2025)
$11K
▲ 43.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$30K
Net assets
$138K
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 Morton D Shaffer 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 Morton D Shaffer Foundation Inc: 56 mo reserves · -173% margin earns a F 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 Morton D Shaffer 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 Morton D Shaffer Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $20K (FY2014) to $11K (FY2025) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-173.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$138K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$138K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,852▲43.5% | $29,664▼34.3% | $137,738▼57.9% | $137,738▼60.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $7,564▲39.0% | $45,155▲83520% | $326,894▼14.6% | $347,894▼9.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $5,443▼72.9% | $54▼99.5% | $382,999▲1.4% | $382,999▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $20,065 | $11,848 | $377,610 | $377,610 | 990PF |
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Data for Morton D Shaffer Foundation Inc (EIN 62-1822058) 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.