Stephen A Marks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Arnold, Maryland, registered in 2008, with $8,828 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2024)
$8,828
▼ 98.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$37K
Net assets
$422K
Employees
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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 Stephen A Marks Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Stephen A Marks Foundation: 136 mo reserves · -323% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Stephen A Marks Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Stephen A Marks Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $199K (FY2013) to $8,828 (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-323.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$422K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$422K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,828▼98.3% | $37,360▼89.0% | $422,358▼0.2% | $422,358▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $507,384▲2624% | $340,426▲18037% | $423,043▲68.6% | $423,043▲68.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $18,625▲46.9% | $1,877▼82.5% | $250,959▼9.0% | $250,959▼9.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $12,680▼70.1% | $10,735▼69.2% | $275,869▲5.3% | $275,869▲5.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $42,415▲211% | $34,837▲1372% | $261,982▼4.1% | $261,982▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $13,619▲25.6% | $2,367▼49.5% | $273,152▲27.9% | $273,152▲27.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $10,843▼8.2% | $4,690▲369% | $213,511▼84.5% | $213,511▼84.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $11,806▲2814% | $1,000▼83.9% | $1,377,108▲0.1% | $1,377,108▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | -$435▼100% | $6,209▼80.5% | $1,376,040▼0.5% | $1,376,040▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $199,426 | $31,824▲576% | $1,382,684▲13.8% | $1,382,684▲13.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $4,708▼13.9% | $1,215,082▲11.5% | $1,215,082▲11.5% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $5,470 | $1,089,682 | $1,089,682 | 990PF |
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Data for Stephen A Marks Foundation (EIN 26-1289704) 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.