Sidney A Swensrud Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Sidney A Swensrud Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, registered in 1959, with $3,218,567 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 961019, Boston, MA, 02196 EIN 25-6050238 Since 1959
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.2M
▲ 56.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.4M
Net assets
$30.9M
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.
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 Sidney A Swensrud 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 rating157 mo reserves · +27% 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 Sidney A Swensrud Foundation: 157 mo reserves · +27% 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 Sidney A Swensrud 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 Sidney A Swensrud 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 961019, Boston, MA, 02196
- City
- Boston
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.3M (FY2013) to $3.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $30.9M
Operating margin
26.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$30.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$30.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,218,567▲56.1% | $2,362,647▼7.1% | $30,925,606▲2.6% | $30,925,606▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $2,062,514▲347% | $2,542,030▲10.7% | $30,153,322▼3.0% | $30,153,322▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$833,693▼125% | $2,295,670▲4.2% | $31,070,588▼9.2% | $31,070,588▼9.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $3,383,538▲18.9% | $2,202,879▲18.2% | $34,200,652▲3.4% | $34,200,652▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $2,845,690▲61.4% | $1,863,779▼2.0% | $33,064,847▲2.9% | $33,064,847▲2.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,763,323▼7.1% | $1,900,887▼11.8% | $32,136,875▼0.4% | $32,136,875▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,898,155▼15.3% | $2,155,460▲2.3% | $32,265,857▼0.7% | $32,265,857▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $2,240,191▲1290% | $2,106,269▲8.0% | $32,490,638▲0.4% | $32,490,638▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | -$188,291▼101% | $1,950,546▲34.9% | $32,367,547▼6.1% | $32,367,547▼6.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $19,911,249▲987% | $1,446,133▲22.6% | $34,460,837▲115% | $34,460,837▲115% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,831,070▼20.1% | $1,179,201▲7.1% | $15,995,721▲4.2% | $15,995,721▲4.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $2,290,832 | $1,101,182▼24.7% | $15,343,852▲8.4% | $15,343,852▲8.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $1,462,127▲84.5% | $14,151,201▼2.0% | $14,151,201▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $792,662▼16.3% | $14,437,362▲10.1% | $14,437,362▲10.1% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $946,583 | $13,116,298 | $13,116,298 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Sidney A Swensrud Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sidney A Swensrud Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 25-6050238, based in Boston, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sidney A Swensrud Foundation's EIN?
- Sidney A Swensrud Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 25-6050238.
- How much revenue does Sidney A Swensrud Foundation report?
- Sidney A Swensrud Foundation reported $3,218,567 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Sidney A Swensrud Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Sidney A Swensrud Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Sidney A Swensrud Foundation (EIN 25-6050238) 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.