Stephen W and Merle Dresner Charitable Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Stephen W and Merle Dresner Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Providence, Rhode Island, registered in 2017, with $422,025 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1 Turks Head Pl Ste 800, Providence, RI, 02903 EIN 82-6124667 Since 2017
Revenue (FY2024)
$422K
▲ 986.9% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$98K
Net assets
$1.6M
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 Stephen W and Merle Dresner Charitable 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 rating199 mo reserves · +77% 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 Stephen W and Merle Dresner Charitable Foundation: 199 mo reserves · +77% 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 Stephen W and Merle Dresner Charitable 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 Stephen W and Merle Dresner Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1 Turks Head Pl Ste 800, Providence, RI, 02903
- City
- Providence
- State
- Rhode Island
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $127K (FY2018) to $422K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.6M
Operating margin
76.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $422,025▲987% | $97,755▲126% | $1,620,679▲28.3% | $1,620,679▲28.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $38,829▲78.5% | $43,334▲140% | $1,263,675▼0.7% | $1,263,675▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $21,757▼80.5% | $18,090▼79.1% | $1,272,236▲0.3% | $1,272,236▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $111,541▲342% | $86,722▲0.1% | $1,268,134▲1.5% | $1,268,134▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $25,243▼6.9% | $86,643▲22.3% | $1,249,606▼3.9% | $1,249,606▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $27,115▼78.7% | $70,858▲0.8% | $1,300,199▲18.3% | $1,300,199▲18.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $127,178 | $70,292 | $1,098,633 | $1,098,633 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Stephen W and Merle Dresner Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Stephen W and Merle Dresner Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 82-6124667, based in Providence, Rhode Island. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Stephen W and Merle Dresner Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Stephen W and Merle Dresner Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 82-6124667.
- How much revenue does Stephen W and Merle Dresner Charitable Foundation report?
- Stephen W and Merle Dresner Charitable Foundation reported $422,025 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Stephen W and Merle Dresner Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Stephen W and Merle Dresner Charitable Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Stephen W and Merle Dresner Charitable Foundation (EIN 82-6124667) 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.