Sharon & Bob Ford Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Sharon & Bob Ford Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 2022, with -$852,447 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 5016, New York, NY, 10185 EIN 87-3495360 Since 2022
Revenue (FY2024)
-$852K
▼ 59.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$292K
Net assets
$2.9M
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.
F
—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 Sharon & Bob Ford Foundation— 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 rating120 mo reserves · -134% 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 Sharon & Bob Ford Foundation: 120 mo reserves · -134% 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 Sharon & Bob Ford Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Sharon & Bob Ford Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 5016, New York, NY, 10185
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $10K (FY2021) to -$852K (FY2024) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.3MNet assets $2.9M
Operating margin
-134.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.2M
Total liabilities
$1.3M
Net assets
$2.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -$852,447▼59.0% | $291,697▲77.9% | $2,918,502▼29.8% | $4,190,873▼11.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | -$536,071▼111% | $163,929▲206% | $4,155,136▼14.3% | $4,737,768▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $4,897,838▲48878% | $53,501▲873% | $4,848,837▲107652% | $4,858,549▲107868% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $10,000 | $5,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sharon & Bob Ford Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sharon & Bob Ford Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 87-3495360, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sharon & Bob Ford Foundation's EIN?
- Sharon & Bob Ford Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 87-3495360.
- How much revenue does Sharon & Bob Ford Foundation report?
- Sharon & Bob Ford Foundation reported -$852,447 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Sharon & Bob Ford Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Sharon & Bob Ford Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Sharon & Bob Ford Foundation (EIN 87-3495360) 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.