William S Abell Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
William S Abell Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, registered in 1986, with $1,566,980 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
2 Wisconsin Cir Ste 700, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815 EIN 52-1435573 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.6M
▼ 8.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.6M
Net assets
$77.6M
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.
D
—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 S Abell 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 rating262 mo reserves · -127% 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 S Abell Foundation Inc: 262 mo reserves · -127% 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 S Abell 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 →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 S Abell Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2 Wisconsin Cir Ste 700, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815
- City
- Chevy Chase
- State
- Maryland
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $3.0M (FY2018) to $1.6M (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $84KNet assets $77.6M
Operating margin
-127.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$77.7M
Total liabilities
$84K
Net assets
$77.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,566,980▼8.7% | $3,558,674▼14.0% | $77,633,912▲5.5% | $77,718,218▲5.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,716,350▼41.6% | $4,137,748▼5.6% | $73,555,586▲7.2% | $73,635,586▲7.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $2,936,462▼60.4% | $4,383,476▲20.0% | $68,585,429▼17.5% | $68,673,025▼17.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $7,416,962▲1100% | $3,651,560▼8.2% | $83,086,986▲18.4% | $83,166,986▲18.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $617,953▼93.3% | $3,978,757▲37.7% | $70,200,289▲10.3% | $70,313,696▲10.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $9,201,167▲202% | $2,889,101▼28.8% | $63,636,995▲9.2% | $63,636,995▲9.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $3,042,279 | $4,060,496 | $58,290,060 | $58,290,060 | 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 S Abell Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. William S Abell Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1435573, based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is William S Abell Foundation Inc's EIN?
- William S Abell Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1435573.
- How much revenue does William S Abell Foundation Inc report?
- William S Abell Foundation Inc reported $1,566,980 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does William S Abell Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades William S Abell Foundation Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for William S Abell Foundation Inc (EIN 52-1435573) 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.