The@melvin and Bren Simon Charitable Foundation Number One
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
The@melvin and Bren Simon Charitable Foundation Number One is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Carbondale, Colorado, registered in 1998, with $1,076,728 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
329 Main St, Carbondale, CO, 81623 EIN 35-2049367 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.1M
▲ 16.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.2M
Net assets
$17.1M
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@melvin and Bren Simon Charitable Foundation Number One— 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 rating169 mo reserves · -13% 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@melvin and Bren Simon Charitable Foundation Number One: 169 mo reserves · -13% 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@melvin and Bren Simon Charitable Foundation Number One— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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@melvin and Bren Simon Charitable Foundation Number One: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 329 Main St, Carbondale, CO, 81623
- City
- Carbondale
- State
- Colorado
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.8M (FY2013) to $1.1M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $17.1M
Operating margin
-13.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$17.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$17.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,076,728▲16.6% | $1,216,574▲6.1% | $17,108,798▼1.2% | $17,108,798▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $923,620▼75.7% | $1,146,805▲52.8% | $17,310,089▼1.4% | $17,310,089▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $3,807,050▼29.0% | $750,665▼81.8% | $17,558,028▲25.9% | $17,558,028▲25.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $5,364,018▲1162% | $4,131,004▲121% | $13,943,320▲10.0% | $13,943,320▲10.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $424,973▼24.4% | $1,873,371▲401% | $12,677,364▼12.2% | $12,677,364▼12.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $562,396▼32.5% | $373,889▼78.9% | $14,440,192▲10.4% | $14,440,192▲10.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $833,099▼2.4% | $1,773,997▲584% | $13,080,183▼17.2% | $13,080,183▼6.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $853,639▲70.8% | $259,320▼91.0% | $15,804,897▼12.3% | $14,021,639▼27.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $499,790▼72.2% | $2,896,596▼25.9% | $18,023,915▼11.8% | $19,433,915▼5.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $1,797,170 | $3,909,885▲50.6% | $20,428,190▼9.3% | $20,633,414▼8.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $2,596,243 | $22,514,024 | $22,514,024 | 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@melvin and Bren Simon Charitable Foundation Number One a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The@melvin and Bren Simon Charitable Foundation Number One is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 35-2049367, based in Carbondale, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The@melvin and Bren Simon Charitable Foundation Number One's EIN?
- The@melvin and Bren Simon Charitable Foundation Number One's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 35-2049367.
- How much revenue does The@melvin and Bren Simon Charitable Foundation Number One report?
- The@melvin and Bren Simon Charitable Foundation Number One reported $1,076,728 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The@melvin and Bren Simon Charitable Foundation Number One have?
- CharityIndex grades The@melvin and Bren Simon Charitable Foundation Number One C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The@melvin and Bren Simon Charitable Foundation Number One (EIN 35-2049367) 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.