Robert S Carter Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Robert S Carter Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wilmington, Delaware, registered in 1971, with -$13,997 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE, 19809 EIN 87-0289003 Since 1971
Revenue (FY2024)
-$14K
▼ 110.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$95K
Net assets
$1.1M
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 Robert S Carter 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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating142 mo reserves · -779% 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 S Carter Foundation Inc: 142 mo reserves · -779% 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 Robert S Carter 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 →
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 S Carter Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE, 19809
- City
- Wilmington
- State
- Delaware
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $49K (FY2013) to -$14K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.1M
Operating margin
-779.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -$13,997▼110% | $95,070▲20.0% | $1,126,741▼8.8% | $1,126,741▼8.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $136,590▲56.3% | $79,240▼10.2% | $1,235,808▲4.9% | $1,235,808▲4.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $87,387▼85.3% | $88,195▲17.1% | $1,178,458▼0.1% | $1,178,458▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $595,626▲521% | $75,288▲53.8% | $1,179,266▲80.1% | $1,179,266▲80.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $95,959▲632% | $48,948▲12.7% | $654,817▲7.7% | $654,817▲7.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $13,115▼57.4% | $43,445▼11.0% | $607,806▼6.3% | $607,806▼6.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $30,754▼77.0% | $48,810▲9.1% | $648,358▼2.7% | $648,358▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $133,638▲163% | $44,758▲13.5% | $666,414▲15.4% | $666,414▲15.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $50,861▼18.5% | $39,439▼4.7% | $577,534▲2.0% | $577,534▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $62,389▲132% | $41,385▲19.3% | $566,112▲3.9% | $566,112▲3.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $26,858▼45.4% | $34,689▼22.8% | $545,108▼1.4% | $545,108▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $49,178 | $44,963▲13.6% | $552,939▲0.8% | $552,939▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $39,595▼6.0% | $548,724▲12.8% | $548,724▲12.8% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $42,104▲15.3% | $486,662▼5.8% | $486,663▼5.8% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $36,522 | $516,389 | $516,389 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Robert S Carter Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Robert S Carter Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 87-0289003, based in Wilmington, Delaware. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Robert S Carter Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Robert S Carter Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 87-0289003.
- How much revenue does Robert S Carter Foundation Inc report?
- Robert S Carter Foundation Inc reported -$13,997 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Robert S Carter Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Robert S Carter Foundation Inc F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Robert S Carter Foundation Inc (EIN 87-0289003) 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.