S E M Ensemble Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
S E M Ensemble Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Brooklyn, New York, registered in 1973, with $163,775 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
25 Columbia Pl, Brooklyn, NY, 11201 EIN 16-1010695 Since 1973
Revenue (FY2024)
$164K
▲ 10.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$164K
Net assets
$112K
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 S E M Ensemble 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 rating8 mo reserves · +0% 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 S E M Ensemble Inc: 8 mo reserves · +0% 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 S E M Ensemble 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 S E M Ensemble Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $143K (FY2009) to $164K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $112K
Operating margin
0.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$112K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$112K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $163,775▲10.6% | $163,764▲10.7% | $112,205▼23.2% | $112,205▼23.2% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $148,107▼8.9% | $147,940▼9.0% | $146,097▼17.5% | $146,097▼17.5% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $162,523▲6.3% | $162,507▲6.3% | $177,073▲9.4% | $177,073▲9.4% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $152,922▲41.2% | $152,834▲39.8% | $161,846▲32.7% | $161,846▲32.7% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $108,288▲4.4% | $109,300▲9.0% | $121,921▲44.1% | $121,921▲40.9% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $103,696▼59.7% | $100,301▼38.1% | $84,585▲5.7% | $86,534▲5.9% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $257,139▲63.0% | $162,090▼12.2% | $80,007▲739% | $81,706▲82.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $157,737▲26.9% | $184,563▼17.7% | -$12,525▼198% | $44,716▼6.8% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $124,318▼13.1% | $224,203▲44.5% | $12,763▼88.5% | $47,971▼61.9% | 990EZ |
| 2009 | $142,986 | $155,201 | $110,765 | $126,040 | 990EZ |
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 · $15K total
1 grant to S E M Ensemble Inc totaling $15K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2020 | $15,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is S E M Ensemble Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. S E M Ensemble Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-1010695, based in Brooklyn, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is S E M Ensemble Inc's EIN?
- S E M Ensemble Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-1010695.
- How much revenue does S E M Ensemble Inc report?
- S E M Ensemble Inc reported $163,775 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does S E M Ensemble Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades S E M Ensemble Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for S E M Ensemble Inc (EIN 16-1010695) 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.