Chadron State Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Chadron State Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chadron, Nebraska, registered in 1974, with $4,186,327 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1000 Main St, Chadron, NE, 69337 EIN 23-7352673 Since 1974
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.2M
▲ 58.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.9M
Net assets
$38.0M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 Chadron State Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating240 mo reserves · +55% margin
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 Chadron State Foundation: 240 mo reserves · +55% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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 Chadron State Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Chadron State Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.2M (FY2013) to $4.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.1MNet assets $38.0M
Operating margin
54.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$39.1M
Total liabilities
$1.1M
Net assets
$38.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,186,327▲58.5% | $1,901,655▼12.1% | $38,001,015▲14.5% | $39,109,031▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,641,262▼1.5% | $2,162,787▼18.1% | $33,177,237▲10.3% | $34,287,280▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,681,948▼34.5% | $2,640,202▼1.6% | $30,069,987▲7.9% | $30,914,382▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,095,770▲30.4% | $2,683,534▲81.7% | $27,865,047▼10.2% | $28,800,202▼9.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,141,454▲90.2% | $1,476,910▼50.6% | $31,022,455▲31.2% | $31,754,488▲30.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,651,496▼62.1% | $2,987,772▼3.9% | $23,654,068▼6.7% | $24,374,089▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,358,706▲24.2% | $3,109,471▲96.7% | $25,352,402▲6.3% | $25,904,517▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,510,704▲58.9% | $1,580,525▼15.1% | $23,851,631▲13.9% | $24,358,505▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,209,117▼13.1% | $1,861,306▼17.9% | $20,942,118▲13.1% | $21,526,065▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,543,212▲12.0% | $2,265,772▼44.9% | $18,510,867▼5.7% | $19,390,083▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,271,648▼29.6% | $4,109,327▲75.2% | $19,632,971▼10.0% | $20,442,821▼9.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,225,145 | $2,345,787▲13.2% | $21,804,668▲8.5% | $22,559,374▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,072,092▲71.0% | $20,089,758▲14.2% | $20,759,382▲14.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,212,016▼19.2% | $17,593,472▲4.0% | $18,207,869▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,499,837▼2.4% | $16,923,091▲32.3% | $17,689,756▲28.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $1,536,177 | $12,789,055 | $13,774,928 | 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.
Grants received · $993K total
32 grants to Chadron State Foundation totaling $993K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $35,953 |
| South Dakota Community Foundation | Community welfare and betterment | 2023 | $39,966 |
| Nebraska Community Foundation | Capital campaign | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $15,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Philanthropy | 2022 | $260,500 |
| South Dakota Community Foundation | Education | 2022 | $44,235 |
| Nebraska Community Foundation | Rural business leadership initiative | 2022 | $25,000 |
| South Dakota Community Foundation | Education | 2021 | $37,292 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Philanthropy | 2021 | $20,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $16,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $16,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2021 | $14,500 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2021 | $10,000 |
| William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation Inc | Philanthropy, voluntarism, grantmak | 2020 | $175,000 |
| South Dakota Community Foundation | Education | 2020 | $28,306 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Chadron State Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Chadron State Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7352673, based in Chadron, Nebraska. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Chadron State Foundation's EIN?
- Chadron State Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7352673.
- How much revenue does Chadron State Foundation report?
- Chadron State Foundation reported $4,186,327 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Chadron State Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Chadron State Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Chadron State Foundation (EIN 23-7352673) 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.