Robert V Sanford & Laraine M Sanford Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Carmel, California, registered in 2000, with $10,023 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2024)
$10K
▼ 72.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$21K
Net assets
$1,917
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 V Sanford & Laraine M Sanford Charitable 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 Robert V Sanford & Laraine M Sanford Charitable Foundation: 1 mo reserves · -105% 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 Robert V Sanford & Laraine M Sanford Charitable 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 Robert V Sanford & Laraine M Sanford Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $110K (FY2013) to $10K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-104.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1,917
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1,917
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,023▼72.2% | $20,525▼49.7% | $1,917▼84.6% | $1,917▼84.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $36,045▼40.1% | $40,800▼73.2% | $12,419▼27.7% | $12,419▼27.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $60,129▼72.7% | $152,002▲0.3% | $17,174▼84.3% | $17,174▼84.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $220,005▲31.0% | $151,520▲17.3% | $109,047▲169% | $109,047▲169% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $168,004▼12.1% | $129,210▼33.7% | $40,562▲2194% | $40,562▲2194% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $191,063▼14.0% | $194,935▼16.7% | $1,768▼68.7% | $1,768▼68.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $222,215▼0.6% | $234,060▼23.6% | $5,640▼67.7% | $5,640▼67.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $223,465▲553% | $306,268▲23.2% | $17,485▼82.6% | $17,485▼82.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $34,209▼84.4% | $248,499▲5.6% | $100,288▼68.1% | $100,289▼68.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $219,313▲480% | $235,348▲85.4% | $314,578▼4.8% | $314,578▼4.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $37,808▼65.7% | $126,946▼7.9% | $330,611▼21.2% | $330,611▼21.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $110,097 | $137,844▲0.1% | $419,749▼6.2% | $419,749▼6.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $137,677▲27.2% | $447,498▼18.3% | $447,498▼18.3% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $108,198 | $547,571 | $547,571 | 990PF |
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Data for Robert V Sanford & Laraine M Sanford Charitable Foundation (EIN 77-0526314) 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.