Tri-state Toys For Happiness Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cumberland, Maryland, registered in 1992, with $130,628 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2024)
$131K
▼ 4.9% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$150K
Net assets
$245K
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 Tri-state Toys For Happiness 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 Tri-state Toys For Happiness Inc: 20 mo reserves · -15% margin earns a C+ 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 Tri-state Toys For Happiness 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 Tri-state Toys For Happiness Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $166K (FY2012) to $131K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-15.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$245K
Net assets
$245K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $130,628▼4.9% | $150,217▲9.8% | $245,106▼7.4% | $245,106▼7.4% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $137,325▲1.7% | $136,781▲24.8% | $264,695▲0.2% | $264,695▲0.2% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $135,071▼4.4% | $109,618▼24.6% | $264,151▲10.7% | $264,151▲10.7% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $141,234▲24.6% | $145,290▲36.8% | $238,698▼1.7% | $238,698▼1.7% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $113,390▲5.5% | $106,244▼8.7% | $242,754▲3.0% | $242,754▲3.0% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $107,472▼19.1% | $116,407▲6.5% | $235,609▼3.7% | $235,609▼3.7% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $132,891▼3.5% | $109,253▼8.2% | $244,544▲10.7% | $244,544▲10.7% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $137,655▲0.5% | $119,057▼6.7% | $220,906▲9.2% | $220,906▲9.2% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $137,015▼13.0% | $127,634▼13.2% | $202,308▲4.9% | $202,308▼10.9% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $157,447▼19.9% | $146,992▼1.1% | $192,927▲5.7% | $226,977▲24.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $196,510▲31.6% | $148,592▲22.0% | $182,472▲35.6% | $182,472▲35.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $149,322▼10.1% | $121,760▼6.4% | $134,554▲25.8% | $134,554▲25.8% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $166,021 | $130,030 | $106,992 | $106,992 | 990EZ |
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.
3 grants to Tri-state Toys For Happiness Inc totaling $41K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Association For the Exchange of Industrial Resources I | Care of ill, needy, or minor | 2024 | $15,650 |
| National Association For the Exchange of Industrial Resources I | Care of ill, needy, or minor | 2022 | $15,064 |
| National Association For the Exchange of Industrial Resources I | Care of ill, needy, or minor | 2014 | $10,633 |
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Data for Tri-state Toys For Happiness Inc (EIN 52-1783118) 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.