The Cynthia B Tomlinson Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
The Cynthia B Tomlinson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Seattle, Washington, registered in 2001, with $147,499 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
601 Union St Ste 2300, Seattle, WA, 98101 EIN 91-2007263 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2024)
$147K
▲ 126.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$119K
Net assets
$1.2M
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 Cynthia B Tomlinson 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 rating125 mo reserves · +19% 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 Cynthia B Tomlinson Foundation: 125 mo reserves · +19% 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 Cynthia B Tomlinson 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 Cynthia B Tomlinson Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 601 Union St Ste 2300, Seattle, WA, 98101
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $231K (FY2013) to $147K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3,750Net assets $1.2M
Operating margin
19.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$3,750
Net assets
$1.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $147,499▲126% | $119,443▲7.6% | $1,243,530▲2.3% | $1,247,280▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $65,139▲568% | $111,052▼2.6% | $1,215,474▼4.4% | $1,258,474▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $9,755▼92.3% | $114,028▲1.8% | $1,270,948▼6.0% | $1,270,948▼13.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $126,794▲140% | $111,991▲3.4% | $1,352,065▼1.7% | $1,465,543▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $52,775▼53.0% | $108,272▲13.5% | $1,375,635▼3.9% | $1,489,113▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $112,392▲92.7% | $95,380▼3.7% | $1,431,132▲1.2% | $1,544,610▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $58,334▼85.5% | $99,005▲6.4% | $1,414,120▼2.8% | $1,527,598▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $403,264▲602% | $93,081▲24.2% | $1,454,791▲15.1% | $1,568,269▼3.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $57,468▲568% | $74,963▼9.2% | $1,264,276▼1.4% | $1,630,191▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | -$12,277▼108% | $82,595▲137% | $1,281,771▼6.9% | $1,647,686▼5.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $161,474▼30.1% | $34,843▼48.8% | $1,376,643▲5.5% | $1,742,558▲4.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $231,143 | $68,069▲37.5% | $1,305,012▲14.3% | $1,670,927▲10.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $49,508▼39.4% | $1,141,938▲4.1% | $1,507,853▲3.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $81,733 | $1,096,562 | $1,462,477 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Cynthia B Tomlinson Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Cynthia B Tomlinson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-2007263, based in Seattle, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Cynthia B Tomlinson Foundation's EIN?
- The Cynthia B Tomlinson Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-2007263.
- How much revenue does The Cynthia B Tomlinson Foundation report?
- The Cynthia B Tomlinson Foundation reported $147,499 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Cynthia B Tomlinson Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades The Cynthia B Tomlinson Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Cynthia B Tomlinson Foundation (EIN 91-2007263) 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.