William C Paley Foundation Incorporated
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
William C Paley Foundation Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1993, with $35,417 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
2023 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC, 20036 EIN 52-1821231 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2023)
$35K
▲ 16.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$105K
Net assets
$525K
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 William C Paley Foundation Incorporated— 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 rating60 mo reserves · -196% 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 William C Paley Foundation Incorporated: 60 mo reserves · -196% 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 William C Paley Foundation Incorporated— 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 William C Paley Foundation Incorporated: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2023 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC, 20036
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $31K (FY2013) to $35K (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $525K
Operating margin
-196.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$525K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$525K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $35,417▲16.6% | $104,913▲1375% | $525,076▼11.7% | $525,076▼11.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $30,387▼43.1% | $7,115▼83.5% | $594,572▲4.1% | $594,572▲3.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $53,387▲17.8% | $43,236▲4.1% | $571,300▲1.8% | $572,986▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $45,323▲83.1% | $41,515▲138% | $561,149▼10.0% | $561,149▼10.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $24,757▲36.3% | $17,418▲60.8% | $623,162▲4.6% | $623,162▲4.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $18,161▲144% | $10,830▼69.3% | $596,031▲1.2% | $596,031▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $7,450▼95.5% | $35,259▲238% | $588,759▼4.5% | $588,759▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $164,867▲427% | $10,444▼48.5% | $616,568▲33.4% | $616,568▲33.4% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $31,306 | $20,261 | $462,145 | $462,145 | 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 William C Paley Foundation Incorporated a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. William C Paley Foundation Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1821231, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is William C Paley Foundation Incorporated's EIN?
- William C Paley Foundation Incorporated's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1821231.
- How much revenue does William C Paley Foundation Incorporated report?
- William C Paley Foundation Incorporated reported $35,417 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does William C Paley Foundation Incorporated have?
- CharityIndex grades William C Paley Foundation Incorporated F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for William C Paley Foundation Incorporated (EIN 52-1821231) 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.