Robert N Downs Memorial Conservancy Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wilmington, Delaware, registered in 1989, with $1,305,731 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.3M
▲ 54.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.1M
Net assets
$41.1M
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 Robert N Downs Memorial Conservancy Inc— 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 Robert N Downs Memorial Conservancy Inc: 440 mo reserves · +14% margin earns a B+ 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 Robert N Downs Memorial Conservancy Inc— 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 Robert N Downs Memorial Conservancy Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $2.5M (FY2013) to $1.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
14.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$41.1M
Total liabilities
$13K
Net assets
$41.1M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,305,731▲54.6% | $1,120,099▼2.8% | $41,060,108▲0.5% | $41,072,889▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $844,587▲35.2% | $1,152,615▲5.2% | $40,874,476▼0.7% | $40,878,061▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $624,649▼50.7% | $1,095,506▲10.5% | $41,182,504▼1.1% | $41,194,242▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,266,923▼29.7% | $991,624▲8.3% | $41,653,361▲0.7% | $41,656,441▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,801,174▲123% | $915,716▼9.4% | $41,378,062▲2.2% | $41,380,861▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $807,934▼22.2% | $1,010,284▼1.9% | $40,492,604▼0.5% | $40,497,085▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,038,640▲1.9% | $1,029,581▲1.9% | $40,694,954 | $40,701,437 | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,018,809▲159% | $1,010,708▲6.0% | $40,685,895 | $40,691,324 | 990PF |
| 2016 | $393,600▼56.6% | $953,787▼1.0% | $40,677,794▼1.4% | $40,677,794▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $907,362▼55.6% | $962,998▼2.2% | $41,237,981▼0.1% | $41,237,981▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $2,043,078▼18.6% | $985,040▲4.9% | $41,293,617▲2.6% | $41,293,617▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $2,509,291 | $939,208▲1.8% | $40,235,579▲4.1% | $40,235,579▲4.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $922,520▼2.8% | $38,665,496▲1.5% | $38,665,496▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $948,966 | $38,079,701 | $38,079,701 | 990PF |
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Data for Robert N Downs Memorial Conservancy Inc (EIN 51-0319062) 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.