Sears-swetland Family Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Sears-swetland Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bratenahl, Ohio, registered in 1950, with $300,199 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
13003 Lake Shore Blvd, Bratenahl, OH, 44108 EIN 34-6522143 Since 1950
Revenue (FY2024)
$300K
▲ 182.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$367K
Net assets
$4.7M
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.
C+
—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 Sears-swetland Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating153 mo reserves · -22% 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 Sears-swetland Family Foundation: 153 mo reserves · -22% margin earns a C+ 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 Sears-swetland Family Foundation— 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 Sears-swetland Family Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $414K (FY2015) to $300K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1,975Net assets $4.7M
Operating margin
-22.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.7M
Total liabilities
$1,975
Net assets
$4.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $300,199▲182% | $367,354▲9.8% | $4,698,968▼1.4% | $4,700,943▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $106,454▲219% | $334,697▼6.3% | $4,766,816▼4.6% | $4,768,791▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $33,337▼98.3% | $357,359▼7.1% | $4,994,999▼6.3% | $4,996,974▼6.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,003,074▲1272% | $384,798▲8.2% | $5,328,285▲43.2% | $5,330,260▲43.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $145,974▼41.5% | $355,512▲1.9% | $3,721,439▼5.3% | $3,723,414▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $249,390▼34.5% | $348,772▲2.6% | $3,930,512▼1.2% | $3,932,487▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $380,567▼15.1% | $339,961▲14.0% | $3,979,478▼0.2% | $3,979,478▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $448,119▲110% | $298,155▼0.6% | $3,987,077▲3.9% | $3,987,077▲3.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $213,236▼48.5% | $299,956▼6.1% | $3,837,249▼9.5% | $3,837,249▼9.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $414,356 | $319,297 | $4,241,324 | $4,241,324 | 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 Sears-swetland Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sears-swetland Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-6522143, based in Bratenahl, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sears-swetland Family Foundation's EIN?
- Sears-swetland Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-6522143.
- How much revenue does Sears-swetland Family Foundation report?
- Sears-swetland Family Foundation reported $300,199 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Sears-swetland Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Sears-swetland Family Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Sears-swetland Family Foundation (EIN 34-6522143) 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.