Richard A Zappala Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered in 1997, with $300,646 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2024)
$301K
▲ 57.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$509K
Net assets
$5.1M
Employees
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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 Richard A Zappala Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Richard A Zappala Family Foundation: 121 mo reserves · -69% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Richard A Zappala Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Richard A Zappala Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $188K (FY2013) to $301K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-69.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5.1M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $300,646▲57.2% | $509,171▲32.2% | $5,144,748▼3.9% | $5,144,748▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $191,193▲69.1% | $385,220▲20.9% | $5,353,273▼3.5% | $5,353,273▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $113,079▼95.7% | $318,727▲82.5% | $5,547,300▼3.6% | $5,547,300▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,648,004▲2369% | $174,686▼41.0% | $5,752,948▲75.4% | $5,752,948▲75.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $107,241▼78.9% | $295,939▼14.4% | $3,279,630▼5.4% | $3,279,630▼5.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $508,224▲208% | $345,866▲16.3% | $3,468,328▲4.9% | $3,468,328▲4.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $164,919▼90.1% | $297,371▲84.6% | $3,305,970▼3.9% | $3,305,970▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,667,645▲8779% | $161,088▲15.4% | $3,438,422▲78.0% | $3,438,422▲78.0% | 990PF |
| 2016 | -$19,214▼103% | $139,543▼28.7% | $1,931,865▼7.6% | $1,931,865▼7.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $709,087▲252% | $195,791▲16.0% | $2,090,622▲32.5% | $2,090,622▲32.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $201,500▲7.2% | $168,758▲38.0% | $1,577,326▲2.1% | $1,577,326▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $187,976 | $122,279▲12.8% | $1,544,584▲4.4% | $1,544,584▲4.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $108,357 | $1,478,887 | $1,478,887 | 990PF |
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Data for Richard A Zappala Family Foundation (EIN 23-7876878) 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.