C Spire Wireless Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, registered in 2005, with $591,511 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2024)
$592K
▼ 1.4% vs prior year
Public Safety median: $166K
Expenses (FY2024)
$896K
Net assets
$383K
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 C Spire Wireless 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 C Spire Wireless Foundation: 5 mo reserves · -52% 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 C Spire Wireless 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 C Spire Wireless Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $1.0M (FY2020) to $592K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-51.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$383K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$383K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $591,511▼1.4% | $896,491▲53.3% | $383,081▼44.3% | $383,081▼44.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $600,000 | $584,764▲69.8% | $688,061▲2.3% | $688,061▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $600,000▲23900% | $344,398▼75.9% | $672,825▲61.3% | $672,825▲61.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,500▼99.8% | $1,427,383▲176% | $417,223▼77.4% | $417,223▼77.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,003,850 | $517,692 | $1,842,106 | $1,842,106 | 990PF |
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Data for C Spire Wireless Foundation (EIN 20-3426826) 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.