Vivian & Paul Olum Charitable Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Vivian & Paul Olum Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sharon, Massachusetts, registered in 1984, with $1,003,443 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
156 Massapoag Ave, Sharon, MA, 02067 EIN 22-2559174 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.0M
▲ 1382.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$705K
Net assets
$4.7M
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 Vivian & Paul Olum 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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating81 mo reserves · +30% 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 Vivian & Paul Olum Charitable Foundation: 81 mo reserves · +30% margin earns a B+ 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 Vivian & Paul Olum 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 →
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 Vivian & Paul Olum Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 156 Massapoag Ave, Sharon, MA, 02067
- City
- Sharon
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $97K (FY2013) to $1.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $4.7M
Operating margin
29.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$4.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,003,443▲1383% | $704,639▲16.6% | $4,746,662▲6.7% | $4,746,662▲6.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $67,669▼73.5% | $604,418▲26.8% | $4,447,858▼10.6% | $4,447,858▼10.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $255,804▼16.8% | $476,573▼23.2% | $4,975,826▼4.2% | $4,975,826▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $307,402▼89.2% | $620,882▼26.7% | $5,196,595▼5.7% | $5,196,595▼5.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $2,848,998▲788% | $846,931▲68.5% | $5,510,075▲57.1% | $5,510,075▲57.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $320,938▼73.8% | $502,565▲22.2% | $3,508,008▼4.9% | $3,508,008▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,223,678▲453% | $411,416▲7.7% | $3,689,635▲28.2% | $3,689,635▲28.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $221,472▲4.0% | $381,831▲7.0% | $2,877,373▼5.3% | $2,877,373▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $212,856▼54.8% | $356,836▲11.7% | $3,037,732▼4.5% | $3,037,732▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $470,825▲14.0% | $319,482▼13.3% | $3,181,712▲5.0% | $3,181,712▲5.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $413,013▲326% | $368,536▲111% | $3,030,369▲1.5% | $3,030,369▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $96,879 | $174,619▼26.4% | $2,985,892▼2.5% | $2,985,892▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $237,306▲47.6% | $3,063,632▼4.2% | $3,063,632▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $160,727▼8.6% | $3,197,391▼4.3% | $3,197,391▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $175,908 | $3,342,489 | $3,342,489 | 990PF |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Vivian & Paul Olum Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Vivian & Paul Olum Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-2559174, based in Sharon, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Vivian & Paul Olum Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Vivian & Paul Olum Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 22-2559174.
- How much revenue does Vivian & Paul Olum Charitable Foundation report?
- Vivian & Paul Olum Charitable Foundation reported $1,003,443 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Vivian & Paul Olum Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Vivian & Paul Olum Charitable Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Vivian & Paul Olum Charitable Foundation (EIN 22-2559174) 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.