Phyllis & Bennett Cerf Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Phyllis & Bennett Cerf Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1964, with $11,068 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
111 E 80th St Apt 6a, New York, NY, 10075 EIN 13-6142796 Since 1964
Revenue (FY2024)
$11K
▼ 15.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$17K
Net assets
$213K
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.
F
—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 Phyllis & Bennett Cerf 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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating152 mo reserves · -52% 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 Phyllis & Bennett Cerf Foundation Inc: 152 mo reserves · -52% margin earns a F 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 Phyllis & Bennett Cerf 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 Phyllis & Bennett Cerf Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $23K (FY2013) to $11K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $213K
Operating margin
-52.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$213K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$213K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,068▼15.5% | $16,823▼48.8% | $213,258▼2.5% | $213,258▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $13,099▼2.7% | $32,886▲13.7% | $218,732▼12.7% | $218,732▼12.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $13,468▼41.3% | $28,914▼17.8% | $250,674▼5.8% | $250,674▼5.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $22,947▲120% | $35,177▲206% | $266,120▼4.4% | $266,120▼4.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $10,443▼66.5% | $11,490▼59.0% | $278,350▼8.8% | $278,350▼8.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $31,144▲37.9% | $28,006▲3.9% | $305,107▲1.0% | $305,107▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $22,587 | $26,943▲8.8% | $301,969▼1.4% | $301,969▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $24,766▼7.3% | $306,183▼0.9% | $306,183▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $26,705▲14.2% | $308,918▲0.2% | $308,918▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $23,384 | $308,298 | $308,298 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Phyllis & Bennett Cerf Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Phyllis & Bennett Cerf Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-6142796, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Phyllis & Bennett Cerf Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Phyllis & Bennett Cerf Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-6142796.
- How much revenue does Phyllis & Bennett Cerf Foundation Inc report?
- Phyllis & Bennett Cerf Foundation Inc reported $11,068 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Phyllis & Bennett Cerf Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Phyllis & Bennett Cerf Foundation Inc F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Phyllis & Bennett Cerf Foundation Inc (EIN 13-6142796) 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.