Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1986, with $14,405,969 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
9th Floor, New York, NY, 10022 EIN 13-3171867 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2023)
$14.4M
▲ 10.8% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$13.8M
Net assets
$18.2M
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.
B
★★★★
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 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 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 →
AFinancial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · +4% 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 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation Inc: 16 mo reserves · +4% 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 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 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 →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 9th Floor, New York, NY, 10022
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $7.3M (FY2013) to $14.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $4.0MNet assets $18.2M
Operating margin
4.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$22.2M
Total liabilities
$4.0M
Net assets
$18.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $14,405,969▲10.8% | $13,798,821▲34.3% | $18,224,324▲10.9% | $22,240,474▲35.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $13,002,570▲162% | $10,273,865▲18.1% | $16,432,957▲26.8% | $16,449,107▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,963,865▼6.3% | $8,702,841▲171% | $12,959,619▼35.3% | $17,882,769▼22.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $5,295,590▲639% | $3,214,941▲188% | $20,018,256▲29.7% | $23,036,256▲25.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $716,974▼70.2% | $1,117,603▼22.1% | $15,436,320▼2.1% | $18,436,320▲15.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,406,117▼34.4% | $1,433,928▲1.9% | $15,771,657▲9.9% | $15,929,366▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,668,979▲17.9% | $1,407,389▼72.8% | $14,345,733▲24.8% | $14,496,329▲24.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,113,190▲122% | $5,166,742▲415% | $11,496,518▼11.9% | $11,625,714▼11.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,399,754▼61.5% | $1,003,744▼41.7% | $13,049,570▼1.7% | $13,167,023▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $3,638,192▼49.9% | $1,720,707▼74.4% | $13,275,500▲21.1% | $13,389,400▲20.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $7,260,059 | $6,720,996▲36.9% | $10,964,100▲14.1% | $11,073,686▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $4,908,448▲90.7% | $9,610,670▲23.7% | $9,757,789▲20.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,573,761▼67.3% | $7,771,206▼0.4% | $8,071,662▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $7,881,910▼58.3% | $7,801,233▼15.7% | $7,882,387▼17.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $18,921,279 | $9,249,416 | $9,573,559 | 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.
Grants received · $826K total
26 grants to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation Inc totaling $826K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $110,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $95,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | Endowments, donor advised funds (dafs), restricted gifts, and strategy and impact | 2023 | $50,000 |
| United Way Miami Inc | General support | 2023 | $21,700 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Arts and culture | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | General support | 2023 | $14,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $11,209 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2022 | $100,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | Endowments & daf | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2022 | $38,400 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $20,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | General support | 2019 | $50,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-3171867, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-3171867.
- How much revenue does Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation Inc report?
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation Inc reported $14,405,969 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation Inc (EIN 13-3171867) 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.