V Esther & Robert Born Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
V Esther & Robert Born Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1995, with -$94,982 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
595 Madison Avenue 36th Floor, New York, NY, 10022 EIN 13-3797585 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
-$95K
▼ 93.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$361K
Net assets
$990K
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.
F
—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 V Esther & Robert Born 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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating33 mo reserves · -480% 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 V Esther & Robert Born Foundation Inc: 33 mo reserves · -480% margin earns a F 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 V Esther & Robert Born 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 V Esther & Robert Born Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $121K (FY2013) to -$95K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $990K
Operating margin
-480.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$990K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$990K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -$94,982▼93.8% | $361,060▼47.6% | $990,278▼31.5% | $990,278▼31.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | -$48,998▼110% | $688,994▲118% | $1,446,320▼33.8% | $1,446,320▼33.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $501,418▲45.9% | $316,184▼18.2% | $2,184,312▲9.3% | $2,184,312▲9.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $343,571▲98.9% | $386,358▼12.6% | $1,999,078▼2.1% | $1,999,078▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $172,737▼9.4% | $442,147▲14.1% | $2,041,865▼11.7% | $2,041,865▼11.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $190,623▼83.9% | $387,548▲11.6% | $2,311,275▼7.9% | $2,311,275▼7.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,183,981▲1146% | $347,339▲4.1% | $2,508,200▲50.1% | $2,508,200▲50.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $95,011▼33.0% | $333,703▼7.4% | $1,671,558▼12.5% | $1,671,558▼12.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $141,809▼67.2% | $360,190▼2.7% | $1,910,250▼10.3% | $1,910,250▼10.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $432,038▲177% | $370,272▼16.7% | $2,128,631▲3.0% | $2,128,631▲3.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $156,073▲28.6% | $444,420▲9.1% | $2,066,865▼12.2% | $2,066,865▼12.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $121,325 | $407,244▲491% | $2,355,212▼10.8% | $2,355,212▼10.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $68,886▲52.0% | $2,641,131▲4823% | $2,641,131▲4823% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $45,305 | $53,647 | $53,647 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is V Esther & Robert Born Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. V Esther & Robert Born Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-3797585, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is V Esther & Robert Born Foundation Inc's EIN?
- V Esther & Robert Born Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-3797585.
- How much revenue does V Esther & Robert Born Foundation Inc report?
- V Esther & Robert Born Foundation Inc reported -$94,982 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does V Esther & Robert Born Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades V Esther & Robert Born Foundation Inc F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for V Esther & Robert Born Foundation Inc (EIN 13-3797585) 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.