Charles D Ortgiesen Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 1976, with $159,677 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$160K
▲ 132.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$77K
Net assets
$1.3M
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 Charles D Ortgiesen Foundation Inc— 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 Charles D Ortgiesen Foundation Inc: 200 mo reserves · +52% 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 Charles D Ortgiesen Foundation Inc— 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 Charles D Ortgiesen Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $53K (FY2013) to $160K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
51.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.3M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $159,677▲133% | $76,883▲10.6% | $1,284,021▲6.9% | $1,284,021▲6.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $68,585▲319% | $69,515▼8.6% | $1,201,228▼0.1% | $1,203,228▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$31,292▼106% | $76,026▲3.7% | $1,202,158▼8.2% | $1,204,158▼8.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $510,832▲3139% | $73,296▲5.4% | $1,309,305▲49.9% | $1,309,305▲49.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | -$16,811▼142% | $69,520▲0.7% | $873,208▼9.0% | $873,208▼9.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $39,589▼14.9% | $69,052▼1.8% | $959,791▼3.4% | $959,791▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $46,507▼26.4% | $70,301▲9.2% | $993,644▼2.1% | $993,644▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $63,220▼7.1% | $64,351▲6.0% | $1,015,015▼1.8% | $1,015,015▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $68,046▼25.5% | $60,687▲88.8% | $1,034,025▲0.7% | $1,034,025▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $91,290▲70.7% | $32,148▼35.4% | $1,026,669▲8.5% | $1,026,669▲8.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $53,465 | $49,780▼3.3% | $946,521▲0.5% | $950,621▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $51,505▼0.6% | $941,908▲0.4% | $941,908▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $51,811 | $938,099 | $938,099 | 990PF |
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Data for Charles D Ortgiesen Foundation Inc (EIN 39-1232384) 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.