Paul A Saffrin Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Paul A Saffrin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buffalo, New York, registered in 2007, with $851,410 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
140 Pearl St Ste 100, Buffalo, NY, 14202 EIN 20-8313839 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
$851K
▼ 70.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$756K
Net assets
$14.2M
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 Paul A Saffrin 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 rating226 mo reserves · +11% 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 Paul A Saffrin Foundation: 226 mo reserves · +11% 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 Paul A Saffrin 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 Paul A Saffrin Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 140 Pearl St Ste 100, Buffalo, NY, 14202
- City
- Buffalo
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.8M (FY2013) to $851K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $14.2M
Operating margin
11.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$14.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$14.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $851,410▼70.8% | $755,917▼9.3% | $14,216,897▲1.1% | $14,216,897▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $2,917,927▲152% | $833,418▼5.0% | $14,062,146▲16.3% | $14,062,146▲16.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,157,644▼49.3% | $876,974▲19.0% | $12,087,849▲2.5% | $12,087,849▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,283,328▲175% | $736,752▲11.3% | $11,797,575▲15.1% | $11,797,575▲15.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $831,433▼54.0% | $661,873▲125% | $10,248,495▲34.3% | $10,248,495▲34.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $1,807,158 | $294,003▲54.8% | $7,633,365▲21.1% | $7,633,365▲21.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $189,955▲13.8% | $6,304,511▲31.5% | $6,304,511▲31.5% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $166,895▲60.5% | $4,795,406▲15.7% | $4,795,406▲15.7% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $103,954 | $4,143,940 | $4,143,940 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Paul A Saffrin Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Paul A Saffrin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-8313839, based in Buffalo, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Paul A Saffrin Foundation's EIN?
- Paul A Saffrin Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-8313839.
- How much revenue does Paul A Saffrin Foundation report?
- Paul A Saffrin Foundation reported $851,410 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Paul A Saffrin Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Paul A Saffrin Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Paul A Saffrin Foundation (EIN 20-8313839) 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.