Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Millersburg, Pennsylvania, registered in 1961, with $4,138,433 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
301 North St, Millersburg, PA, 17061 EIN 23-6296772 Since 1961
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.1M
▲ 24.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.4M
Net assets
$17.5M
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.
C+
—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 Charles P & Margaret E Polk 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 rating48 mo reserves · -7% 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 Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation: 48 mo reserves · -7% 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 Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 301 North St, Millersburg, PA, 17061
- City
- Millersburg
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.0M (FY2013) to $4.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.6MNet assets $17.5M
Operating margin
-6.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$19.1M
Total liabilities
$1.6M
Net assets
$17.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,138,433▲24.1% | $4,412,168▲3.1% | $17,518,202▼1.6% | $19,075,429▼4.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $3,333,570▲5.7% | $4,279,123▲0.1% | $17,794,942▼5.0% | $20,041,894▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $3,154,257▼2.0% | $4,275,429▲2.3% | $18,740,495▼5.6% | $20,633,033▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $3,217,560▲10.9% | $4,178,821▲7.4% | $19,861,667▼4.6% | $21,104,999▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $2,900,766▲2.2% | $3,889,783▲2.1% | $20,822,928▼4.5% | $21,343,756▼5.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $2,839,226▼2.8% | $3,808,026▲3.9% | $21,811,945▼4.3% | $22,614,233▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $2,921,913▲289% | $3,665,168▲1.5% | $22,780,745▼3.2% | $23,579,727▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $750,802▼72.3% | $3,609,973▲6.4% | $23,524,000▼10.8% | $24,329,574▼10.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $2,711,641▼21.4% | $3,392,597▲1.1% | $26,383,171▼2.5% | $27,110,401▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $3,450,168▼9.3% | $3,355,893▲5.2% | $27,064,127▲0.3% | $27,530,110▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $3,805,522▲28.6% | $3,189,634▼0.6% | $26,969,852▲2.3% | $27,636,136▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $2,958,312 | $3,210,114▲3.0% | $26,353,964▼0.9% | $27,367,078▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $3,117,659 | $26,605,766 | $27,430,382 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-6296772, based in Millersburg, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation's EIN?
- Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-6296772.
- How much revenue does Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation report?
- Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation reported $4,138,433 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation (EIN 23-6296772) 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.