The C Stephen and Frances B Foster Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
The C Stephen and Frances B Foster Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Weston, Massachusetts, registered in 1983, with $230,657 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
348 Glen Rd, Weston, MA, 02493 EIN 04-2776591 Since 1983
Revenue (FY2024)
$231K
▲ 156.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$162K
Net assets
$1.7M
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 The C Stephen and Frances B Foster 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 rating126 mo reserves · +30% 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 The C Stephen and Frances B Foster Foundation: 126 mo reserves · +30% 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 The C Stephen and Frances B Foster 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 The C Stephen and Frances B Foster Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 348 Glen Rd, Weston, MA, 02493
- City
- Weston
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from -$48K (FY2015) to $231K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.7M
Operating margin
29.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $230,657▲156% | $161,676▲59.2% | $1,696,049▲4.2% | $1,696,049▲4.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $90,053▲287% | $101,569▲125% | $1,627,068▼0.7% | $1,627,068▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$48,126▼147% | $45,227▲123% | $1,638,584▼5.5% | $1,638,584▼5.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $101,977▼6.4% | $20,263▼92.4% | $1,733,703▲4.5% | $1,733,703▲4.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $109,000▼24.8% | $267,201▲88.1% | $1,659,178▼8.7% | $1,659,178▼8.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $144,890▲88.3% | $142,032▲32.3% | $1,817,379▲0.2% | $1,817,379▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $76,940▲45.9% | $107,318▲538% | $1,814,521▼2.1% | $1,814,521▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $52,733▲53.9% | $16,809▼92.8% | $1,854,014▲5.6% | $1,854,014▲5.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $34,264▲172% | $233,078▲884% | $1,755,738▼10.2% | $1,757,289▼10.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | -$47,781 | $23,682 | $1,954,552 | $1,954,552 | 990 |
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 The C Stephen and Frances B Foster Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The C Stephen and Frances B Foster Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-2776591, based in Weston, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The C Stephen and Frances B Foster Foundation's EIN?
- The C Stephen and Frances B Foster Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-2776591.
- How much revenue does The C Stephen and Frances B Foster Foundation report?
- The C Stephen and Frances B Foster Foundation reported $230,657 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The C Stephen and Frances B Foster Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades The C Stephen and Frances B Foster Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The C Stephen and Frances B Foster Foundation (EIN 04-2776591) 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.