Arnold D and Winifred W Palmer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered in 1997, with $107,528 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2024)
$108K
▼ 42.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$185K
Net assets
$3.5M
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 Arnold D and Winifred W Palmer 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 Arnold D and Winifred W Palmer Foundation: 225 mo reserves · -72% margin earns a F 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 Arnold D and Winifred W Palmer 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 Arnold D and Winifred W Palmer Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $161K (FY2014) to $108K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-72.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.5M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $107,528▼42.1% | $185,430▼3.3% | $3,473,720▼2.2% | $3,473,720▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $185,560▲207% | $191,804▲2.6% | $3,553,447 | $3,553,447 | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$173,198▼133% | $187,034▼4.0% | $3,553,730▼9.4% | $3,553,730▼9.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $520,561▲209% | $194,847▼13.9% | $3,923,912▲9.1% | $3,923,912▲9.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | -$479,652▼424% | $226,252▲9.4% | $3,596,307▼16.5% | $3,596,307▼16.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $148,089▲411% | $206,840▼4.5% | $4,304,760▼1.4% | $4,304,760▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $28,963▼96.2% | $216,532▲97.7% | $4,363,770▼4.2% | $4,363,770▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $756,407▼58.6% | $109,548▼10.2% | $4,557,165▲16.6% | $4,557,165▲16.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,826,466▲1034% | $121,999▲1095% | $3,910,014▲71.6% | $3,910,014▲71.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $161,130 | $10,208 | $2,278,730 | $2,278,730 | 990PF |
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Data for Arnold D and Winifred W Palmer Foundation (EIN 31-1536438) 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.