Shirley M Arbesfeld Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Shirley M Arbesfeld Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kew Gardens, New York, registered in 2016, with $502,307 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
8205 Abingdon Rd, Kew Gardens, NY, 11415 EIN 47-4595385 Since 2016
Revenue (FY2024)
$502K
▲ 631.9% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$250K
Net assets
$3.1M
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 Shirley M Arbesfeld 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 rating151 mo reserves · +50% 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 Shirley M Arbesfeld Foundation: 151 mo reserves · +50% 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 Shirley M Arbesfeld 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 Shirley M Arbesfeld Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 8205 Abingdon Rd, Kew Gardens, NY, 11415
- City
- Kew Gardens
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.1M (FY2016) to $502K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $3.1M
Operating margin
50.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $502,307▲632% | $250,000▼10.4% | $3,147,044▲8.7% | $3,147,044▲8.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $68,630▼57.4% | $279,045▼3.2% | $2,894,737▼6.8% | $2,894,737▼6.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $161,001▼77.0% | $288,283▲107% | $3,105,152▼3.9% | $3,105,152▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $699,399▲109% | $139,178▲18.3% | $3,232,434▲21.0% | $3,232,434▲21.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $334,504▲112% | $117,628▼18.3% | $2,672,213▲8.8% | $2,672,213▲8.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $157,937▲12.2% | $143,964▲0.1% | $2,455,337▲0.6% | $2,455,337▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $140,739▼86.9% | $143,877▲26.9% | $2,441,364▲29.5% | $2,441,364▲29.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,077,634 | $113,353 | $1,884,655 | $1,884,655 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Shirley M Arbesfeld Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Shirley M Arbesfeld Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-4595385, based in Kew Gardens, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Shirley M Arbesfeld Foundation's EIN?
- Shirley M Arbesfeld Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-4595385.
- How much revenue does Shirley M Arbesfeld Foundation report?
- Shirley M Arbesfeld Foundation reported $502,307 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Shirley M Arbesfeld Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Shirley M Arbesfeld Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Shirley M Arbesfeld Foundation (EIN 47-4595385) 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.