Sam & Michelle Barski Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lakewood, New Jersey, registered in 2011, with $71,455 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2024)
$71K
▼ 68.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$72K
Net assets
-$39K
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 Sam & Michelle Barski 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 Sam & Michelle Barski Foundation: 0 mo reserves · -1% 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 Sam & Michelle Barski 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 Sam & Michelle Barski Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $82K (FY2013) to $71K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-0.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$337
Total liabilities
$39K
Net assets
-$39K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $71,455▼68.4% | $71,980▼66.5% | -$38,625▼1.4% | $337▼80.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $226,150▲4.3% | $214,981▲18.2% | -$38,100▲22.7% | $1,742▼86.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $216,750▲165% | $181,929▲139% | -$49,269▲41.4% | $12,673▲42.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $81,700▼19.3% | $75,999▼25.4% | -$84,090▲6.3% | $8,917▲123% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $101,265▼39.0% | $101,881▼41.5% | -$89,791▼0.7% | $3,992▼24.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $166,100▼27.2% | $174,196▼40.1% | -$89,175▼10.0% | $5,263▼33.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $228,311▼3.6% | $290,615▲4.8% | -$81,079▼332% | $7,903▼9.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $236,750▲25.8% | $277,230▲30.3% | -$18,775▼187% | $8,687▼72.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $188,151▼25.6% | $212,749▼7.7% | $21,705▼53.1% | $31,676▼31.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $253,000▲1268% | $230,620▲650% | $46,303▲93.6% | $46,303▲93.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $18,500▼77.3% | $30,759▼46.5% | $23,923▼33.9% | $23,923▼33.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $81,500 | $57,460▼31.1% | $36,182▲198% | $36,182▲198% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $83,385▲51.7% | $12,142▲301% | $12,142▲301% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $54,973 | $3,027 | $3,027 | 990PF |
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Data for Sam & Michelle Barski Foundation (EIN 45-2696441) 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.