William S Kaiser Family Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
William S Kaiser Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, registered in 2009, with $325,247 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
888 Boylston St Ste 1010, Boston, MA, 02199 EIN 26-3505536 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2024)
$325K
▲ 157.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$521K
Net assets
$8.4M
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 S Kaiser Family Foundation— 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 rating194 mo reserves · -60% 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 Kaiser Family Foundation: 194 mo reserves · -60% 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 Kaiser Family 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 William S Kaiser Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 888 Boylston St Ste 1010, Boston, MA, 02199
- City
- Boston
- State
- Massachusetts
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $6.3M (FY2013) to $325K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $8.4M
Operating margin
-60.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$8.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $325,247▲157% | $520,841▼8.5% | $8,425,594▼2.3% | $8,425,594▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $126,508▼94.0% | $569,311▲119% | $8,621,188▼4.9% | $8,621,188▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $2,118,537▲218% | $259,733▲293% | $9,063,991▲25.8% | $9,063,991▲23.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $665,964▲212% | $66,125▼6.7% | $7,205,187▲9.1% | $7,361,709▲11.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $213,234▼84.5% | $70,843▼93.4% | $6,605,348▲2.2% | $6,605,348▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,377,194▲504% | $1,076,557▲1055% | $6,462,957▲4.9% | $6,462,957▲4.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $228,116▼51.7% | $93,240▲57.4% | $6,162,320▲2.2% | $6,162,320▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $472,205▲1003% | $59,226▼42.5% | $6,027,444▲7.4% | $6,027,444▲7.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | -$52,280▼101% | $103,090▼69.6% | $5,614,465▼27.1% | $5,614,465▼27.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $6,310,132 | $339,529▲711% | $7,706,223▲626% | $7,706,223▲626% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $41,877 | $1,061,625 | $1,061,625 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is William S Kaiser Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. William S Kaiser Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-3505536, based in Boston, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is William S Kaiser Family Foundation's EIN?
- William S Kaiser Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-3505536.
- How much revenue does William S Kaiser Family Foundation report?
- William S Kaiser Family Foundation reported $325,247 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does William S Kaiser Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades William S Kaiser Family Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for William S Kaiser Family Foundation (EIN 26-3505536) 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.