Planet-drum Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Planet-drum Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Francisco, California, registered in 1978, with $44,074 in FY2018 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 31251, San Francisco, CA, 94131 EIN 94-2437084 Since 1978
Revenue (FY2018)
$44K
▼ 58.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2018)
$72K
Net assets
$168K
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 Planet-drum Foundation— 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 rating28 mo reserves · -63% 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 Planet-drum Foundation: 28 mo reserves · -63% 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 Planet-drum 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 Planet-drum Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 31251, San Francisco, CA, 94131
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $107K (FY2017) to $44K (FY2018) across 2 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2018)
Operating margin
-62.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$168K
Net assets
$168K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $44,074▼58.8% | $71,712▲39.6% | $168,163▼14.1% | $168,163▼14.1% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $106,991 | $51,367 | $195,801 | $195,801 | 990EZ |
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 · $6,000 total
1 grant to Planet-drum Foundation totaling $6,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2018 | $6,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Planet-drum Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Planet-drum Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-2437084, based in San Francisco, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Planet-drum Foundation's EIN?
- Planet-drum Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-2437084.
- How much revenue does Planet-drum Foundation report?
- Planet-drum Foundation reported $44,074 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2018 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Planet-drum Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Planet-drum Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Planet-drum Foundation (EIN 94-2437084) 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.