The Polinger-cohen Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pacific Plsds, California, registered in 1986, with $59,339 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$59K
▲ 451.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$35K
Net assets
$511K
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 Polinger-cohen Charitable Foundation— 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 Polinger-cohen Charitable Foundation: 177 mo reserves · +42% margin earns a B+ 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 Polinger-cohen Charitable Foundation— 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 Polinger-cohen Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $52K (FY2013) to $59K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
41.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$511K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$511K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,339▲452% | $34,685▼2.9% | $510,708▲5.1% | $510,708▲5.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $10,755▲114% | $35,729▼13.4% | $486,054▼4.9% | $486,054▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$75,998▼185% | $41,236▼11.6% | $511,028▼18.2% | $511,028▼18.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $88,964▼0.2% | $46,650▲68.0% | $624,662▲7.0% | $624,662▲7.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $89,171▲76.3% | $27,766▼22.7% | $583,548▲12.3% | $583,548▲12.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $50,581▲231% | $35,932▲4.5% | $519,667▲6.1% | $519,667▲6.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $15,261▼36.0% | $34,386▼46.1% | $489,621▼12.1% | $489,621▼12.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $23,861▼23.4% | $63,766▲89.8% | $557,266▼2.6% | $557,266▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $31,169▲67.0% | $33,596▼7.5% | $571,853▲2.1% | $571,853▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $18,668▼76.4% | $36,304▼14.1% | $559,832▼9.0% | $559,832▼9.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $79,071▲52.1% | $42,280▼11.3% | $615,347▼3.1% | $615,348▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $51,995 | $47,693▲32.9% | $635,343▲4.4% | $635,343▲4.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $35,879▼38.9% | $608,482▲2.0% | $608,482▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $58,698 | $596,632 | $596,632 | 990PF |
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Data for The Polinger-cohen Charitable Foundation (EIN 95-4057529) 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.