Thomas L Cline Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, registered in 2004, with $633,306 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2025)
$633K
▲ 133.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$196K
Net assets
$3.1M
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 Thomas L Cline 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 Thomas L Cline Foundation: 192 mo reserves · +69% 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 Thomas L Cline 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 Thomas L Cline Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $188K (FY2013) to $633K (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
69.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.1M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $633,306▲133% | $195,606▲2.7% | $3,123,132▲16.3% | $3,123,132▲16.3% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $271,784▲317% | $190,413▼9.8% | $2,685,432▲3.1% | $2,685,432▲3.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $65,148▼61.1% | $211,069▲38.5% | $2,604,061▼5.3% | $2,604,061▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $167,427▼80.0% | $152,372▼40.0% | $2,749,982▲0.4% | $2,749,982▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $835,452▲219% | $253,796▼45.2% | $2,739,258▲27.0% | $2,739,258▲27.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $262,226▲22.2% | $462,907▲27.2% | $2,157,600▼8.5% | $2,157,600▼8.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $214,619▼15.2% | $364,052▲60.5% | $2,358,281▼5.7% | $2,358,281▼5.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $252,950▼4.5% | $226,830▼29.7% | $2,502,096▲1.1% | $2,502,096▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $264,810▲18.7% | $322,728▲27.4% | $2,475,976▼2.3% | $2,475,976▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $223,122▼20.4% | $253,320▼27.2% | $2,533,894▼0.8% | $2,533,894▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $280,188▼17.8% | $347,732▲43.7% | $2,553,163▼3.0% | $2,553,163▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $340,677▲81.2% | $242,046▲224% | $2,631,636▲3.9% | $2,631,636▲3.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $188,019 | $74,721▼57.4% | $2,533,005▲4.7% | $2,533,005▲4.7% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $175,323▼63.8% | $2,419,707▼0.4% | $2,419,707▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $484,780▲92.3% | $2,429,376▼14.1% | $2,429,376▼14.1% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $252,103 | $2,827,474 | $2,827,474 | 990PF |
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Data for Thomas L Cline Foundation (EIN 41-2086932) 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.