Sheldon & Carol Appel Family Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Sheldon & Carol Appel Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Monica, California, registered in 1978, with $158,295 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1616 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90405 EIN 95-3190683 Since 1978
Revenue (FY2024)
$158K
▼ 27.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$208K
Net assets
$2.6M
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 Sheldon & Carol Appel 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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating150 mo reserves · -31% 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 Sheldon & Carol Appel Family Foundation: 150 mo reserves · -31% margin earns a D 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 Sheldon & Carol Appel 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 →
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 Sheldon & Carol Appel Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1616 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90405
- City
- Santa Monica
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from -$209K (FY2013) to $158K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $33KNet assets $2.6M
Operating margin
-31.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.6M
Total liabilities
$33K
Net assets
$2.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $158,295▼27.9% | $207,629▲13.2% | $2,598,332▼1.9% | $2,631,264▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $219,685▲33.6% | $183,403▲10.9% | $2,647,666▲1.4% | $2,667,127▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $164,430▼50.8% | $165,328▼30.2% | $2,611,384 | $2,626,694▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $333,950▲258% | $236,972▲64.2% | $2,612,282▲3.9% | $2,619,443▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $93,268▼79.6% | $144,346▼14.0% | $2,515,304▼2.0% | $2,536,616▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $458,113▲196% | $167,801▲3.8% | $2,566,382▲12.8% | $2,586,348▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $154,518▲27.9% | $161,705▲10.9% | $2,275,870▼0.3% | $2,551,004▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $120,822▲87.3% | $145,855▼7.3% | $2,283,057▼1.1% | $2,552,485▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $64,523▼84.6% | $157,371▼75.9% | $2,308,090▼3.9% | $2,539,078▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $419,689▲54.0% | $652,824▲1277% | $2,400,938▲12.7% | $2,615,573▲15.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $272,455▲230% | $47,420▼71.2% | $2,129,556▲11.8% | $2,270,775▲6.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | -$209,011 | $164,632▲79.8% | $1,904,521▼16.4% | $2,124,619▼12.5% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $91,542▼20.4% | $2,278,164▲2.9% | $2,426,796▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $115,042 | $2,213,635 | $2,360,487 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sheldon & Carol Appel Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sheldon & Carol Appel Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-3190683, based in Santa Monica, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sheldon & Carol Appel Family Foundation's EIN?
- Sheldon & Carol Appel Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-3190683.
- How much revenue does Sheldon & Carol Appel Family Foundation report?
- Sheldon & Carol Appel Family Foundation reported $158,295 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Sheldon & Carol Appel Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Sheldon & Carol Appel Family Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Sheldon & Carol Appel Family Foundation (EIN 95-3190683) 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.