Robert F Terry Jr Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Robert F Terry Jr Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Arlington, Massachusetts, registered in 2004, with $21,603 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
745 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA, 02476 EIN 20-1310278 Since 2004
Revenue (FY2024)
$22K
▼ 18.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$21K
Net assets
$30K
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.
C+
★★★★
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 Robert F Terry Jr Foundation— 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 rating17 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 Robert F Terry Jr Foundation: 17 mo reserves · +3% 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 Robert F Terry Jr 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 Robert F Terry Jr Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 745 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA, 02476
- City
- Arlington
- State
- Massachusetts
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $14K (FY2013) to $22K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $5,852Net assets $30K
Operating margin
2.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$36K
Total liabilities
$5,852
Net assets
$30K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,603▼18.7% | $20,977▲74.9% | $30,259▲2.1% | $36,111▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $26,581▲60.4% | $11,995▼18.2% | $29,633▲96.9% | $35,485▲77.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $16,573▼35.2% | $14,668▲33.2% | $15,047▲14.5% | $20,000▼28.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $25,580▲59.1% | $11,012▼80.3% | $13,142▲1022% | $28,142▲107% | 990 |
| 2020 | $16,073▼41.7% | $55,938▲271% | -$1,426▼104% | $13,574▼74.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $27,567▲94.7% | $15,070▲99.9% | $38,439▲48.2% | $53,439▲30.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $14,159▼36.3% | $7,538▼6.8% | $25,942▲34.3% | $40,942▲52.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $22,211▲106% | $8,086▼70.7% | $19,321▲272% | $26,821▲416% | 990 |
| 2016 | $10,769▼60.0% | $27,564▲115% | $5,196▼76.4% | $5,196▼76.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $26,909▲90.6% | $12,833▼39.1% | $21,991▲178% | $21,991▲178% | 990 |
| 2014 | $14,116▼0.6% | $21,066▲86.1% | $7,915▼46.8% | $7,915▼46.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $14,197 | $11,318▼19.5% | $14,865▲24.0% | $14,865▲24.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $14,054 | $11,986 | $11,986 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Robert F Terry Jr Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Robert F Terry Jr Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-1310278, based in Arlington, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Robert F Terry Jr Foundation's EIN?
- Robert F Terry Jr Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-1310278.
- How much revenue does Robert F Terry Jr Foundation report?
- Robert F Terry Jr Foundation reported $21,603 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Robert F Terry Jr Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Robert F Terry Jr Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Robert F Terry Jr Foundation (EIN 20-1310278) 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.