S C Benjamin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1954, with $51,730 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2024)
$52K
▲ 138.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$233K
Net assets
$979K
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 S C Benjamin 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 S C Benjamin Foundation: 50 mo reserves · -350% 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 S C Benjamin 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 S C Benjamin Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $23K (FY2013) to $52K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-350.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$979K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$979K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,730▲138% | $233,042▲7.3% | $978,519▼15.6% | $978,519▼15.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | -$136,294▼726% | $217,137▲25.1% | $1,159,831▼23.4% | $1,159,831▼23.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $21,788▲114% | $173,560▼28.9% | $1,513,262▼9.1% | $1,513,262▼9.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | -$158,645▼108% | $244,052▲28.1% | $1,665,034▼19.5% | $1,665,034▼19.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,893,091▲1024% | $190,578▲42.2% | $2,067,731▲340% | $2,067,731▲340% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $168,448▲19.1% | $134,035▲25.4% | $469,610▲7.9% | $469,610▲7.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $141,441▲176% | $106,864▲15.4% | $435,197▲8.6% | $435,197▲8.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $51,336▼36.6% | $92,566▲28.9% | $400,620▼9.3% | $400,620▼9.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $80,997▲653% | $71,815▲8.4% | $441,850▲2.1% | $441,850▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | -$14,634▼165% | $66,245▲17.2% | $432,668▼15.7% | $432,668▼15.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $22,608 | $56,515▼11.5% | $513,547▼6.2% | $513,547▼6.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $63,833▲27.4% | $547,454▼8.6% | $547,454▼8.6% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $50,090 | $599,181 | $599,181 | 990PF |
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Data for S C Benjamin Foundation (EIN 13-6120578) 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.