The Leon H Charney Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
The Leon H Charney Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 2006, with $29,637 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1441 Broadway Ste 3100, New York, NY, 10018 EIN 20-1981444 Since 2006
Revenue (FY2025)
$30K
▲ 196.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$43K
Net assets
$22K
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.
D
—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 Leon H Charney 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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · -44% 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 Leon H Charney Foundation Inc: 6 mo reserves · -44% margin earns a D 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 Leon H Charney 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 Leon H Charney Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1441 Broadway Ste 3100, New York, NY, 10018
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from -$4.1M (FY2013) to $30K (FY2025) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $22K
Operating margin
-44.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$22K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$22K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,637▲196% | $42,691▼24.5% | $21,650▼37.6% | $21,650▼37.6% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $10,008▼96.7% | $56,566▼77.4% | $34,704▼57.3% | $34,704▼57.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $300,009▲275% | $249,862▲145% | $81,262▲161% | $81,262▲161% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $80,000▼74.5% | $101,975▼62.1% | $31,115▼41.4% | $31,115▼41.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $314,000▲1.3% | $269,337▼33.7% | $53,090▲530% | $53,090▲530% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $310,000▼73.1% | $406,365▼75.6% | $8,427▼92.0% | $8,427▼92.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,154,103▼1.7% | $1,662,625▲6.1% | $104,792▼82.9% | $104,792▼82.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,174,118▲588% | $1,566,731▼52.7% | $613,314▼39.0% | $613,314▼39.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $170,559▲104% | $3,314,622▲671% | $1,005,927▼84.9% | $1,005,927▼84.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | -$4,093,652 | $429,940 | $6,653,723 | $6,653,723 | 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 The Leon H Charney Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Leon H Charney Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-1981444, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Leon H Charney Foundation Inc's EIN?
- The Leon H Charney Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-1981444.
- How much revenue does The Leon H Charney Foundation Inc report?
- The Leon H Charney Foundation Inc reported $29,637 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Leon H Charney Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades The Leon H Charney Foundation Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Leon H Charney Foundation Inc (EIN 20-1981444) 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.