Sanford J Grossman Charitable Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Aspen, Colorado, registered in 2003, with $1,320,243 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.3M
▲ 239.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.5M
Net assets
$8.0M
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 Sanford J Grossman Charitable Tr— 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 Sanford J Grossman Charitable Tr: 64 mo reserves · -13% margin earns a C+ 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 Sanford J Grossman Charitable Tr— 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 Sanford J Grossman Charitable Tr: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $127K (FY2013) to $1.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-13.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.0M
Total liabilities
$16K
Net assets
$8.0M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,320,243▲240% | $1,495,356▲7.6% | $7,973,601▼8.3% | $7,989,947▼8.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $388,755▼79.2% | $1,389,884▼52.1% | $8,699,634▼11.8% | $8,699,634▼11.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,869,610▲59.0% | $2,901,371▲87.3% | $9,862,439▲14.7% | $9,863,024▲14.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,175,971▼34.0% | $1,549,342▲50.0% | $8,599,778▲24.7% | $8,599,778▲24.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,780,471▼44.4% | $1,032,635▼28.6% | $6,898,380▲1.2% | $6,898,380▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $3,199,939▲11.4% | $1,447,256▼8.1% | $6,819,316▲40.3% | $6,838,571▲39.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $2,873,186▲1518% | $1,575,087▲55.8% | $4,859,925▲34.0% | $4,888,804▲34.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $177,538▼94.2% | $1,011,005▲30.3% | $3,627,431▼11.3% | $3,643,797▼10.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $3,051,347▲7290% | $775,697▲118% | $4,088,540▲110% | $4,088,540▲109% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $41,292▼7.4% | $355,264▲15.7% | $1,947,103▼14.7% | $1,952,479▼14.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $44,612▼64.8% | $307,140▼1.2% | $2,282,450▼10.5% | $2,286,195▼10.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $126,871 | $310,786▲254% | $2,549,277▼32.7% | $2,549,277▼32.7% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $87,915▼61.6% | $3,789,479▲14.2% | $3,789,479▲14.2% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $229,100 | $3,316,852 | $3,316,852 | 990PF |
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Data for Sanford J Grossman Charitable Tr (EIN 33-6316059) 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.