The@sylvia Olnick Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
The@sylvia Olnick Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 2005, with $238,745 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
135 East 57th Street 22nd Fl, New York, NY, 10022 EIN 71-6221160 Since 2005
Revenue (FY2024)
$239K
▲ 3.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$273K
Net assets
$4.8M
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@sylvia Olnick Foundation— 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 rating212 mo reserves · -14% 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@sylvia Olnick Foundation: 212 mo reserves · -14% 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@sylvia Olnick Foundation— 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@sylvia Olnick Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 135 East 57th Street 22nd Fl, New York, NY, 10022
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $199K (FY2013) to $239K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $4.8M
Operating margin
-14.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$4.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $238,745▲3.3% | $273,276▼19.6% | $4,830,497▼0.7% | $4,830,497▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $231,222▲274% | $340,028▲33.8% | $4,865,028▼2.2% | $4,865,028▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $61,781▼57.6% | $254,188▲5.5% | $4,973,834▼3.7% | $4,973,834▼3.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $145,572▼76.0% | $240,967▲11.9% | $5,166,241▼1.8% | $5,166,241▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $606,054▲75.0% | $215,360▼12.2% | $5,261,636▲8.0% | $5,261,636▲8.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $346,377▼57.5% | $245,238▼17.4% | $4,870,942▲2.1% | $4,870,942▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $814,497▲171% | $297,021▼9.4% | $4,769,803▲12.2% | $4,769,803▲12.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $300,190▲36.2% | $327,919▲20.1% | $4,252,327▼1.4% | $4,252,327▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $220,381▼68.0% | $273,141▼8.3% | $4,313,390▼1.2% | $4,313,390▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $688,775▲251% | $297,817▲31.0% | $4,366,150▲9.8% | $4,366,150▲9.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $196,135▼1.4% | $227,372▼14.6% | $3,975,192▼0.8% | $3,975,192▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $198,964 | $266,244▲3.1% | $4,006,429▼1.7% | $4,006,429▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $258,340▲133% | $4,073,709▲1.8% | $4,073,709▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $110,713▼54.9% | $4,001,186▲2.1% | $4,001,186▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $245,726 | $3,918,956 | $3,918,956 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The@sylvia Olnick Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The@sylvia Olnick Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 71-6221160, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The@sylvia Olnick Foundation's EIN?
- The@sylvia Olnick Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 71-6221160.
- How much revenue does The@sylvia Olnick Foundation report?
- The@sylvia Olnick Foundation reported $238,745 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The@sylvia Olnick Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades The@sylvia Olnick Foundation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The@sylvia Olnick Foundation (EIN 71-6221160) 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.