A Gift For Special Children is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Matlock, Washington, registered in 1996, with $36,769 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2023)
$37K
▼ 30.7% vs prior year
Unknown median: $232K
Expenses (FY2023)
$36K
Net assets
$17K
Employees
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Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →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 A Gift For Special Children— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 A Gift For Special Children: 6 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 A Gift For Special Children— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 A Gift For Special Children: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $8,900 (FY2013) to $37K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
1.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$17K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$17K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36,769▼30.7% | $36,115▼0.5% | $17,318▲3.4% | $17,318▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $53,041▲95.6% | $36,299▲34.3% | $16,742▲559% | $16,742▲559% | 990 |
| 2021 | $27,120▲32.0% | $27,019▲45.9% | $2,539▲4.1% | $2,539▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $20,541▼26.1% | $18,516▼32.7% | $2,438▲490% | $2,438▲490% | 990 |
| 2019 | $27,806▲40.0% | $27,507▲29.8% | $413▲262% | $413▲262% | 990 |
| 2018 | $19,855▼28.9% | $21,194▼23.7% | $114▼92.2% | $114▼92.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $27,934▲56.2% | $27,779▲7.9% | $1,453▲11.9% | $1,453▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $17,889▼6.2% | $25,751▲61.7% | $1,298▼85.8% | $1,298▼85.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $19,078▼8.4% | $15,922▲8.9% | $9,160▲52.6% | $9,160▲52.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $20,835▲134% | $14,620▲37.7% | $6,004▲2945% | $6,004▲2945% | 990 |
| 2013 | $8,900 | $10,618▲28.0% | -$211▼114% | -$211▼114% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $8,293▲2.1% | $1,507▲7.6% | $1,507▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $8,124▲58.3% | $1,401▼49.0% | $1,401▼49.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $5,132 | $2,747 | $2,747 | 990 |
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.
3 grants to A Gift For Special Children totaling $31K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $10,401 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $10,438 |
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Data for A Gift For Special Children (EIN 91-1523278) 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.