Carl & Gretchen Gould Private Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Seattle, Washington, registered in 2002, with $89,409 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$89K
▲ 136.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$52K
Net assets
$1.2M
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 Carl & Gretchen Gould Private 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 Carl & Gretchen Gould Private Foundation: 274 mo reserves · +41% 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 Carl & Gretchen Gould Private 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 Carl & Gretchen Gould Private Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $26K (FY2013) to $89K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
41.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$1,845
Net assets
$1.2M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $89,409▲136% | $52,486▼0.3% | $1,199,432▲10.1% | $1,201,277▲10.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $37,827▲14.4% | $52,639▼11.9% | $1,089,566▲13.7% | $1,090,538▲13.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $33,078▼71.7% | $59,769▲18.2% | $958,456▼21.0% | $958,456▼21.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $116,846▲2.1% | $50,556▲4.1% | $1,213,437▲10.0% | $1,213,523▲10.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $114,469▲12.1% | $48,545▲1.2% | $1,103,265▲11.8% | $1,103,265▲11.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $102,126▲486% | $47,960▲3.4% | $986,616▲16.6% | $986,616▲16.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $17,442▼78.2% | $46,372▲8.4% | $846,473▼10.5% | $846,518▼10.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $80,117▲79.3% | $42,772▼11.1% | $945,453▲9.4% | $945,453▲9.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $44,678▲62.5% | $48,139▲5.9% | $863,963▲1.3% | $863,963▲1.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $27,496▼44.8% | $45,467▲5.4% | $853,039▼4.5% | $853,039▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $49,805▲93.4% | $43,121▲7.6% | $893,110▲3.3% | $893,110▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $25,751 | $40,071▲5.8% | $864,384▲12.1% | $864,384▲12.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $37,873 | $771,288 | $771,288 | 990PF |
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Data for Carl & Gretchen Gould Private Foundation (EIN 91-6543932) 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.