Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Francisco, California, registered in 2005, with $76,428,949 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
343 Sansome St Ste 550, San Francisco, CA, 94104 EIN 33-1114104 Since 2005
Revenue (FY2024)
$76.4M
▲ 363.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$74.5M
Net assets
$1.4B
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.
B
—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 Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating233 mo reserves · +3% 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 Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation: 233 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a B+ 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 Shimon Ben Joseph 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 Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 343 Sansome St Ste 550, San Francisco, CA, 94104
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $30.7M (FY2014) to $76.4M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $68.6MNet assets $1.4B
Operating margin
2.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5B
Total liabilities
$68.6M
Net assets
$1.4B
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $76,428,949▲363% | $74,486,530▲43.2% | $1,445,382,010▲5.5% | $1,513,966,691▲4.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $16,494,286▲11.5% | $52,003,735▼43.1% | $1,370,189,664▲10.8% | $1,445,120,697▲8.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $14,791,553▼62.9% | $91,332,491▲14.0% | $1,236,102,330▼18.4% | $1,335,087,353▼16.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $39,921,005▲192% | $80,137,818▲116% | $1,514,325,271▲8.5% | $1,592,283,787▲8.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $13,663,407▼94.3% | $37,121,676▼44.6% | $1,395,613,795▲11.3% | $1,462,122,744▲8.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $238,519,173▲722% | $67,052,621▼22.6% | $1,253,620,831▲18.2% | $1,342,598,467▲15.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $29,000,382▲5.4% | $86,646,995▲3.9% | $1,060,473,062▼10.2% | $1,166,777,753▼7.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $27,504,591▼51.7% | $83,416,533▲106% | $1,181,087,112▲8.3% | $1,266,046,967▲11.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $56,950,951▲85.4% | $40,508,022▼3.5% | $1,090,982,324▲1.8% | $1,132,942,047▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $30,723,104 | $41,977,145 | $1,071,928,283 | $1,123,283,923 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Barry Finestone — $814,869 (1.09% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Finestone | President/ceo | 40 | $814,869 |
| David Carroll | Cfo | 40 | $422,541 |
| Dawne Bear Novicoff | Coo/acting President & Ceo | 40 | $389,226 |
| David Agger | Chair/director | 8 | $27,300 |
| Dvora Joseph Davey | Director | 3 | $27,300 |
| Jeffrey Schoenfeld | Treasurer/director | 5 | $27,300 |
| Joshua Foer | Director | 3 | $27,300 |
| Joshua Joseph | Director | 3 | $27,300 |
| Laura Lauder | Director | 3 | $27,300 |
| Michael Shimansky | Director | 3 | $27,300 |
| Rachel Levin | Director | 3 | $27,300 |
| Shira Goodman | Vice Chair/secretary/director | 5 | $27,300 |
| Ariela Ruth Dubler | Director (as of 09/2024) | 3 | $13,650 |
| Jeffrey Solomon | Vice Chair/director(through June 2024) | 5 | $13,650 |
| Matthew Goldberg | Director (as of 09/2024) | 3 | $13,650 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 33-1114104, based in San Francisco, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation's EIN?
- Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 33-1114104.
- How much revenue does Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation report?
- Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation reported $76,428,949 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation's latest Form 990 is $814,869, paid to Barry Finestone (President/ceo).
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Data for Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation (EIN 33-1114104) 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.