Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Jamestown, New York, registered in 1950, with $2,697,731 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
217 N Main St, Jamestown, NY, 14701 EIN 16-6030502 Since 1950
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.7M
▲ 14.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.8M
Net assets
$11.2M
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
—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 Ralph C Sheldon 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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating48 mo reserves · -3% 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 Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc: 48 mo reserves · -3% 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 Ralph C Sheldon 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 →
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 Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.5M (FY2013) to $2.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1Net assets $11.2M
Operating margin
-2.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$11.2M
Total liabilities
$1
Net assets
$11.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,697,731▲14.2% | $2,769,484▼16.7% | $11,155,021▼0.6% | $11,155,022▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $2,361,430▼18.6% | $3,326,532▲28.1% | $11,226,602▼7.9% | $11,226,604▼7.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $2,901,531▼13.0% | $2,596,482▲4.1% | $12,191,623▲2.5% | $12,191,633▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $3,335,181▲30.3% | $2,493,959▲12.6% | $11,892,055▲7.5% | $11,896,585▲7.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $2,560,429▲4.2% | $2,215,826▲7.2% | $11,057,880▲3.2% | $11,062,511▲3.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $2,456,104▼9.2% | $2,067,187▼22.0% | $10,716,688▲3.7% | $10,720,926▲3.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $2,705,730▲4.8% | $2,650,901▲5.7% | $10,331,696▲0.5% | $10,335,872▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $2,581,651▲17.6% | $2,507,781▼1.9% | $10,282,008▲1.7% | $10,288,175▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $2,194,448▲1.3% | $2,556,633▼2.1% | $10,107,786▼3.7% | $10,113,567▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $2,166,676▼35.5% | $2,611,980▼4.0% | $10,491,372▼4.1% | $10,494,865▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $3,359,115▲36.1% | $2,719,547▲17.2% | $10,936,676▲6.2% | $10,940,453▲6.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $2,468,886 | $2,319,914▼7.4% | $10,297,108▼0.1% | $10,300,758▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $2,504,762▼3.1% | $10,305,272▼3.6% | $10,310,646▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $2,586,068 | $10,691,041 | $10,695,478 | 990PF |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-6030502, based in Jamestown, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-6030502.
- How much revenue does Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc report?
- Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc reported $2,697,731 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc (EIN 16-6030502) 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.