Ada L Talbott Gordon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbus, Ohio, registered in 1966, with $20,454 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$20K
▲ 10.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$20K
Net assets
$307K
Employees
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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 Ada L Talbott Gordon Foundation— 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 Ada L Talbott Gordon Foundation: 181 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a B+ 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 Ada L Talbott Gordon Foundation— 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 Ada L Talbott Gordon Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $4,903 (FY2015) to $20K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
0.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$307K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$307K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,454▲10.3% | $20,370▼30.6% | $307,018▼0.1% | $307,018▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $18,547▲119% | $29,369▲207% | $307,422▼3.4% | $307,422▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $8,463▼64.2% | $9,563▼44.7% | $318,245▼0.4% | $318,245▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $23,664▼14.5% | $17,279▲118% | $319,378▲2.1% | $319,378▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $27,669▼32.4% | $7,923▼83.8% | $312,885▲16.8% | $312,885▲16.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $40,945▲229% | $49,009▲559% | $267,798▼11.1% | $267,798▼11.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $12,446▼26.6% | $7,435▼47.6% | $301,295▲1.7% | $301,295▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $16,952▲52.9% | $14,180▼8.0% | $296,283▲1.0% | $296,283▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $11,088▲126% | $15,410▼50.9% | $293,479▼1.5% | $293,479▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $4,903 | $31,405 | $297,836 | $297,836 | 990PF |
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Data for Ada L Talbott Gordon Foundation (EIN 31-6022629) 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.