The Murray & Sydell Rosenberg Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Declining revenue
The Murray & Sydell Rosenberg Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1992, with $20,286,355 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
152 W 57th Street 60th Fl, New York, NY, 10019 EIN 58-1947342 Since 1992
Revenue (FY2024)
$20.3M
▼ 42.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$18.0M
Net assets
$5.2M
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+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Murray & Sydell Rosenberg 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 →
AFinancial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · +11% 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 Murray & Sydell Rosenberg Foundation Inc: 3 mo reserves · +11% margin earns a A 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 Murray & Sydell Rosenberg 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 Murray & Sydell Rosenberg Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $13.6M (FY2015) to $20.3M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $5.2M
Operating margin
11.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,286,355▼42.7% | $18,002,021▼53.3% | $5,171,593▲79.1% | $5,171,593▲79.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $35,410,268▼7.2% | $38,537,922▲2.2% | $2,887,259▼52.0% | $2,887,259▼52.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $38,164,549▼49.1% | $37,706,350▼48.2% | $6,014,913▲8.2% | $6,047,913▲8.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $74,985,544▲105% | $72,780,934▲116% | $5,556,714▲65.8% | $5,561,714▲65.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $36,586,814▲169% | $33,729,238▲148% | $3,352,104▲15273% | $3,352,104▲12199% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $13,576,610 | $13,604,739 | $21,805 | $27,255 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph E Thomas | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Lisa Lifshitz | Director | 40 | — |
| Lisa Schwartz | Director | 1 | — |
| Stephen Rosenberg | Director | 1 | — |
Grants received · $59.1M total
6 grants to The Murray & Sydell Rosenberg Foundation Inc totaling $59.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation For Affordable Rental Housing Holdings Inc | Grants are provided for humanitarian assistance | 2024 | $23,150,000 |
| Foundation For Affordable Rental Housing Holdings Inc | Grants are provided for humanitarian assistance | 2024 | $23,150,000 |
| Foundation For Affordable Rental Housing Holdings Inc | To provide, or arrange for the provision of, services and care to the poor, elderly and/or the infirm or disabled needing assistance and care. | 2020 | $2,150,000 |
| Foundation For Affordable Rental Housing Holdings Inc | To provide, or arrange for the provision of, services and care to the poor, elderly and/or the infirm or disabled needing assistance and care. | 2019 | $6,925,000 |
| Foundation For Affordable Rental Housing Holdings Inc | To provide, or arrange for the provision of, services and care to the poor, elderly and/or the infirm or disabled needing assistance and care. | 2018 | $3,150,849 |
| Foundation For Affordable Rental Housing Holdings Inc | To further farhh mission of purchasing and owning low income housing. | 2017 | $600,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is The Murray & Sydell Rosenberg Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Murray & Sydell Rosenberg Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 58-1947342, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Murray & Sydell Rosenberg Foundation Inc's EIN?
- The Murray & Sydell Rosenberg Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 58-1947342.
- How much revenue does The Murray & Sydell Rosenberg Foundation Inc report?
- The Murray & Sydell Rosenberg Foundation Inc reported $20,286,355 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Murray & Sydell Rosenberg Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades The Murray & Sydell Rosenberg Foundation Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does The Murray & Sydell Rosenberg Foundation Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on The Murray & Sydell Rosenberg Foundation Inc's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Joseph E Thomas (Treasurer).
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Data for The Murray & Sydell Rosenberg Foundation Inc (EIN 58-1947342) 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.