The@carol A Peterson Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
The@carol A Peterson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cranston, Rhode Island, registered in 2001, with $18,947 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
28 Bradford Rd, Cranston, RI, 02910 EIN 05-0514676 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2024)
$19K
▲ 140.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$22K
Net assets
$166K
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@carol A Peterson Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating90 mo reserves · -17% 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@carol A Peterson Foundation: 90 mo reserves · -17% margin earns a C+ 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@carol A Peterson 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@carol A Peterson Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 28 Bradford Rd, Cranston, RI, 02910
- City
- Cranston
- State
- Rhode Island
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $44K (FY2013) to $19K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $166K
Operating margin
-17.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$166K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$166K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,947▲140% | $22,223▲1.9% | $166,127▼1.9% | $166,127▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $7,882▼63.7% | $21,816▼69.9% | $169,403▼8.9% | $169,403▼8.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $21,721▼33.5% | $72,399▲5.9% | $185,907▼21.6% | $185,907▼21.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $32,649▼56.5% | $68,356▼21.8% | $237,026▼13.2% | $237,026▼13.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $75,085▲428% | $87,411▼67.5% | $272,985▼14.2% | $272,985▼14.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $14,231▲249% | $269,176▲2.3% | $318,291▼42.8% | $318,291▼42.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $4,078▼88.3% | $263,097▲27.6% | $556,642▼27.0% | $556,642▼27.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $34,835▼15.7% | $206,158▼4.4% | $762,548▼16.4% | $762,548▼16.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $41,335▼78.4% | $215,667▲274% | $911,878▼16.5% | $911,878▼16.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $191,318▲42.3% | $57,738▲13.4% | $1,092,228▲10.4% | $1,092,228▲10.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $134,463▲203% | $50,899▲6.7% | $989,259▲6.0% | $989,259▲6.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $44,431 | $47,706▲4.4% | $932,843▼0.3% | $932,843▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $45,709▼3.2% | $936,118▼1.1% | $936,118▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $47,235 | $946,211 | $946,211 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The@carol A Peterson Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The@carol A Peterson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 05-0514676, based in Cranston, Rhode Island. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The@carol A Peterson Foundation's EIN?
- The@carol A Peterson Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 05-0514676.
- How much revenue does The@carol A Peterson Foundation report?
- The@carol A Peterson Foundation reported $18,947 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The@carol A Peterson Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades The@carol A Peterson Foundation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The@carol A Peterson Foundation (EIN 05-0514676) 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.