Sherman H Starr Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Sherman H Starr Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Newton Hlds, Massachusetts, registered in 1960, with $138,383 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
27 Floral St # A, Newton Hlds, MA, 02461 EIN 04-6048643 Since 1960
Revenue (FY2024)
$138K
▲ 69.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$253K
Net assets
$3.8M
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 Sherman H Starr 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 rating181 mo reserves · -83% 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 Sherman H Starr Foundation: 181 mo reserves · -83% 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 Sherman H Starr 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 Sherman H Starr Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 27 Floral St # A, Newton Hlds, MA, 02461
- City
- Newton Hlds
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $378K (FY2013) to $138K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $3.8M
Operating margin
-82.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $138,383▲69.6% | $253,094▲9.9% | $3,808,050▼2.9% | $3,808,050▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $81,606▲219% | $230,316▼4.0% | $3,922,761▼3.7% | $3,922,761▼3.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$68,793▼115% | $239,908▲3.2% | $4,071,471▼7.0% | $4,071,471▼7.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $467,572▲203% | $232,508▼5.2% | $4,380,172▲5.7% | $4,380,172▲5.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $154,130▼80.6% | $245,159▲5.0% | $4,145,137▲3.2% | $4,145,137▲3.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $795,017▲25.9% | $233,575▲3.3% | $4,016,711▲16.2% | $4,020,989▲16.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $631,466▲227% | $226,150▲60.1% | $3,455,269▲13.3% | $3,455,269▲13.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $193,084▲96.3% | $141,239▼29.4% | $3,049,953▲1.7% | $3,049,953▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $98,340▼26.8% | $199,963 | $2,998,108▼3.3% | $2,998,108▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $134,339▼64.5% | $199,889▲8.0% | $3,099,731▼2.1% | $3,099,731▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $378,221 | $185,076▲14.4% | $3,165,281▲6.5% | $3,165,281▲6.5% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $161,748▼5.7% | $2,972,136▲3.2% | $2,972,136▲3.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $171,518▲19.6% | $2,879,642▲0.7% | $2,879,642▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $143,392 | $2,859,003 | $2,859,003 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sherman H Starr Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sherman H Starr Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-6048643, based in Newton Hlds, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sherman H Starr Foundation's EIN?
- Sherman H Starr Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-6048643.
- How much revenue does Sherman H Starr Foundation report?
- Sherman H Starr Foundation reported $138,383 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Sherman H Starr Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Sherman H Starr Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Sherman H Starr Foundation (EIN 04-6048643) 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.