The@david and Eunice Bigelow Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
The@david and Eunice Bigelow Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Norwalk, Connecticut, registered in 1999, with $1,065,304 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
134 East Ave, Norwalk, CT, 06851 EIN 06-1535327 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.1M
▼ 5.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.1M
Net assets
$8.2M
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@david and Eunice Bigelow 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 rating89 mo reserves · -4% 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@david and Eunice Bigelow Foundation Inc: 89 mo reserves · -4% 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@david and Eunice Bigelow 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 →
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@david and Eunice Bigelow Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 134 East Ave, Norwalk, CT, 06851
- City
- Norwalk
- State
- Connecticut
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $819K (FY2013) to $1.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $8.2M
Operating margin
-4.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$8.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,065,304▼5.6% | $1,109,521▲18.4% | $8,223,779▼1.3% | $8,223,779▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,128,356▲26.6% | $937,300▼2.3% | $8,329,882▲2.3% | $8,329,882▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $891,039▼16.5% | $958,999▼28.9% | $8,138,826▼0.8% | $8,138,826▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,066,907▼65.5% | $1,349,448▲194% | $8,206,786▼3.2% | $8,206,786▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $3,089,362▲254% | $459,658▼34.7% | $8,476,327▲28.1% | $8,476,327▲28.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $873,001▼38.5% | $704,087▼0.8% | $6,617,282▲2.6% | $6,617,282▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,419,485▲48.3% | $709,881▲60.7% | $6,448,368▲12.4% | $6,448,368▲12.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $956,884▼11.6% | $441,812▲8.7% | $5,738,764▲9.9% | $5,738,764▲9.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,082,246▲45.4% | $406,565▲16.0% | $5,223,692▲14.9% | $5,223,692▲14.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $744,227▼11.0% | $350,457▲7.3% | $4,548,011▲9.5% | $4,548,011▲9.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $836,446▲2.1% | $326,529▲4.6% | $4,154,241▲14.0% | $4,154,241▲14.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $819,044 | $312,110▼14.3% | $3,644,324▲16.2% | $3,644,324▲16.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $364,136▲77.9% | $3,137,390▲6.2% | $3,137,390▲6.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $204,726▲8.2% | $2,954,717▼1.8% | $2,954,717▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $189,213 | $3,007,397 | $3,007,397 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The@david and Eunice Bigelow Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The@david and Eunice Bigelow Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 06-1535327, based in Norwalk, Connecticut. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The@david and Eunice Bigelow Foundation Inc's EIN?
- The@david and Eunice Bigelow Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 06-1535327.
- How much revenue does The@david and Eunice Bigelow Foundation Inc report?
- The@david and Eunice Bigelow Foundation Inc reported $1,065,304 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The@david and Eunice Bigelow Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades The@david and Eunice Bigelow Foundation Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The@david and Eunice Bigelow Foundation Inc (EIN 06-1535327) 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.