Cheryl and Edward S Gordon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Palm Beach, Florida, registered in 1999, with $123,301 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2023)
$123K
▲ 101.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$222K
Net assets
$1.1M
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 Cheryl and Edward S Gordon 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 Cheryl and Edward S Gordon Foundation: 62 mo reserves · -80% 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 Cheryl and Edward S Gordon 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 Cheryl and Edward S Gordon Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $113K (FY2016) to $123K (FY2023) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-79.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.1M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $123,301▲102% | $221,738▲41.5% | $1,149,548▼7.9% | $1,149,548▼7.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $61,189▲31.4% | $156,724▲2.7% | $1,247,985▼7.1% | $1,247,985▼7.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $46,553▼87.3% | $152,600▼12.9% | $1,343,520▼7.3% | $1,343,520▼7.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $365,808▲481% | $175,292▲87.1% | $1,449,567▲15.1% | $1,449,567▲15.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $62,946▼44.3% | $93,710▼6.2% | $1,259,051▼6.4% | $1,259,051▼6.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $113,100 | $99,927 | $1,345,266 | $1,345,266 | 990PF |
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Data for Cheryl and Edward S Gordon Foundation (EIN 13-4082835) 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.