Phd Project Association
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Phd Project Association is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ramsey, New Jersey, registered in 2005, with $3,547,888 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
120 E Main St Pmb 347, Ramsey, NJ, 07446 EIN 20-2610773 Since 2005
Revenue (FY2023)
$3.5M
▲ 77.4% vs prior year
Civil Rights median: $332K
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.7M
Net assets
$2.2M
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Phd Project Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · +23% 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 Phd Project Association: 10 mo reserves · +23% margin earns a A 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 Phd Project Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Phd Project Association: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 120 E Main St Pmb 347, Ramsey, NJ, 07446
- City
- Ramsey
- State
- New Jersey
- Subcategory
- Civil Rights
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.9M (FY2013) to $3.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $578KNet assets $2.2M
Operating margin
23.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.8M
Total liabilities
$578K
Net assets
$2.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,547,888▲77.4% | $2,714,824▼12.9% | $2,180,297▲61.8% | $2,758,664▲71.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,000,211▲44.5% | $3,118,172▲50.7% | $1,347,233▼45.4% | $1,608,113▼37.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,384,348▼51.8% | $2,068,450▲56.9% | $2,465,908▼21.7% | $2,576,486▼18.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,872,226▲79.5% | $1,318,649▼51.9% | $3,150,010▲97.3% | $3,174,411▲89.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,600,197▼34.3% | $2,742,114▲4.7% | $1,596,433▼41.7% | $1,673,179▼39.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,435,867▲22.5% | $2,619,726▲25.9% | $2,738,350▼6.3% | $2,784,748▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,989,213▼12.6% | $2,080,018▲18.1% | $2,922,209▼3.0% | $2,941,300▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,276,306▼9.4% | $1,760,822▲3.6% | $3,013,014▲20.6% | $3,019,514▲19.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,513,425▲39.3% | $1,699,425▲0.5% | $2,497,530▲48.4% | $2,518,000▲48.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,804,512▼4.6% | $1,690,157▼8.9% | $1,683,530▲7.3% | $1,696,130▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,891,102 | $1,855,765▼9.1% | $1,569,175▲1.9% | $1,595,335▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,040,961 | $1,539,688 | $1,545,438 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $1.5M total
22 grants to Phd Project Association totaling $1.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Management Admission Council | Support and promotion of graduate management education and associated research | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Association of International Certified Professional Accountants | Ph project corporate sponsorship 2024 | 2024 | $12,500 |
| Graduate Management Admission Council | Promoting gmac products, services, and research and providing industry support. | 2023 | $75,000 |
| Association of International Certified Professional Accountants | Unrestricted support of the organizations mission | 2023 | $17,500 |
| Strada Education Foundation Inc | Operating grant | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Graduate Management Admission Council | Promoting gmac products, services, and research and providing industry support. | 2022 | $75,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $9,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $30,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $30,500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2021 | $7,692 |
| Graduate Management Admission Council | To help african-americans, hispanic-americans and native americans attain business phds to become business professors and mentor the next generation. | 2020 | $75,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $25,300 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $25,300 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $37,750 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Phd Project Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Phd Project Association is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-2610773, based in Ramsey, New Jersey. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Phd Project Association's EIN?
- Phd Project Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-2610773.
- How much revenue does Phd Project Association report?
- Phd Project Association reported $3,547,888 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Phd Project Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Phd Project Association B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Phd Project Association (EIN 20-2610773) 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.