Sylvan C Herman Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Sylvan C Herman Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 2005, with $10,776,099 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1120 Vermont Ave Nw Ste 900, Washington, DC, 20005 EIN 20-3265230 Since 2005
Revenue (FY2024)
$10.8M
▼ 35.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$9.6M
Net assets
$87.0M
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 Sylvan C Herman Foundation Inc— 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 rating108 mo reserves · +10% 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 Sylvan C Herman Foundation Inc: 108 mo reserves · +10% 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 Sylvan C Herman Foundation Inc— 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 Sylvan C Herman Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1120 Vermont Ave Nw Ste 900, Washington, DC, 20005
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $7.9M (FY2016) to $10.8M (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $95KNet assets $87.0M
Operating margin
10.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$87.1M
Total liabilities
$95K
Net assets
$87.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,776,099▼35.8% | $9,649,131▲6.9% | $87,041,645▲8.1% | $87,136,569▲8.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $16,784,726▲38.3% | $9,029,298▲6.5% | $80,551,577▲34.3% | $80,593,727▲34.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $12,132,077▲19.1% | $8,477,469▲60.6% | $60,000,524▲6.6% | $60,039,524▲6.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $10,185,625▲52.9% | $5,278,434▼10.2% | $56,309,950▲8.1% | $56,348,200▲8.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $6,659,474▼8.1% | $5,875,537▼16.1% | $52,077,839▲2.7% | $52,112,339▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $7,245,757▲0.4% | $7,006,635▲13.2% | $50,730,802▲0.5% | $50,778,802▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $7,219,699▼8.9% | $6,189,244▲77.9% | $50,491,680▲6.6% | $50,536,722▲6.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $7,928,583 | $3,480,010 | $47,376,342 | $47,436,409 | 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 Sylvan C Herman Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sylvan C Herman Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-3265230, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sylvan C Herman Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Sylvan C Herman Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-3265230.
- How much revenue does Sylvan C Herman Foundation Inc report?
- Sylvan C Herman Foundation Inc reported $10,776,099 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Sylvan C Herman Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Sylvan C Herman Foundation Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Sylvan C Herman Foundation Inc (EIN 20-3265230) 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.