Samuel S Fels Fund
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Samuel S Fels Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, registered in 1937, with $1,630,820 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1528 Walnut St Ste 1002, Philadelphia, PA, 19102 EIN 23-1365325 Since 1937
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.6M
▲ 33.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.4M
Net assets
$44.4M
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.
D
—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 Samuel S Fels Fund— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating122 mo reserves · -167% 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 Samuel S Fels Fund: 122 mo reserves · -167% margin earns a F 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 Samuel S Fels Fund— 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 Samuel S Fels Fund: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1528 Walnut St Ste 1002, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
- City
- Philadelphia
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $5.8M (FY2013) to $1.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.0MNet assets $44.4M
Operating margin
-167.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$46.4M
Total liabilities
$2.0M
Net assets
$44.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,630,820▲33.3% | $4,357,232▲46.9% | $44,429,507▼1.0% | $46,438,680▲2.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,223,439▼29.2% | $2,966,974▲39.4% | $44,889,571▲4.8% | $45,116,266▲4.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,728,221▼53.0% | $2,128,026▼32.3% | $42,823,060▼16.9% | $43,265,733▼18.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $3,679,994▲286% | $3,141,089▼48.9% | $51,555,736▲5.4% | $53,175,079▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $952,777▼45.9% | $6,148,658▲295% | $48,917,228▼2.8% | $51,736,194▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,760,830▼64.6% | $1,554,788▼56.7% | $50,305,035▲14.6% | $50,599,252▲12.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $4,974,920▲60.7% | $3,586,783▲36.9% | $43,907,837▼9.7% | $45,142,899▼7.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $3,095,967▲101% | $2,620,730▲11.4% | $48,611,231▲6.6% | $48,910,853▲6.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,540,465▼15.2% | $2,353,254▼4.5% | $45,619,178▼0.4% | $45,929,162▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $1,817,544▼9.8% | $2,463,342▲2.3% | $45,779,598▼6.4% | $46,151,346▼6.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $2,014,035▼65.1% | $2,406,977▼4.9% | $48,918,361▼1.5% | $49,415,945▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $5,769,097 | $2,530,083▲25.5% | $49,655,045▲10.0% | $50,444,324▲10.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $2,016,064 | $45,128,125 | $45,828,790 | 990PF |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Samuel S Fels Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Samuel S Fels Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-1365325, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Samuel S Fels Fund's EIN?
- Samuel S Fels Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-1365325.
- How much revenue does Samuel S Fels Fund report?
- Samuel S Fels Fund reported $1,630,820 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Samuel S Fels Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Samuel S Fels Fund D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Samuel S Fels Fund (EIN 23-1365325) 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.