The Morris M Messing Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Scottsdale, Arizona, registered in 2006, with $9,216 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2024)
$9,216
▼ 36.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$34K
Net assets
$451K
Employees
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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 Morris M Messing 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 →
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 Morris M Messing Foundation Inc: 161 mo reserves · -265% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Morris M Messing 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 →
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 Morris M Messing Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $14K (FY2013) to $9,216 (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-264.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$451K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$451K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,216▼36.5% | $33,595▼35.5% | $451,219▲23.8% | $451,219▲23.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $14,512▲135% | $52,099▼29.5% | $364,493▼11.2% | $364,493▼11.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $6,170▲12240% | $73,933▲42.2% | $410,542▼2.1% | $410,542▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $50▼89.4% | $52,003▼6.0% | $419,485▲4.1% | $419,485▲4.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $471▼65.4% | $55,297▼3.5% | $402,818▼13.8% | $402,818▼13.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,362▼86.2% | $57,316▼11.2% | $467,093▼1.4% | $467,093▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $9,905 | $64,540▼26.9% | $473,637▲17.4% | $473,637▲17.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $0 | $88,338▲6.2% | $403,504▲3.2% | $403,504▲3.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $0 | $83,210▲18.4% | $390,994▼17.5% | $390,994▼17.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $0▼100% | $70,251▼36.7% | $474,204▲14.9% | $474,204▲14.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $15,941▲14.1% | $110,985▼6.1% | $412,752▼15.4% | $412,752▼15.4% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $13,968 | $118,159▲52.3% | $487,878▼17.6% | $487,878▼17.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $77,568▲6.6% | $592,069▼10.8% | $592,069▼12.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $72,799 | $663,481 | $673,481 | 990PF |
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Data for The Morris M Messing Foundation Inc (EIN 20-4642183) 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.