Donald A Gordon Private Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Donald A Gordon Private Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, registered in 2001, with $468,850 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
230 Front St N, La Crosse, WI, 54601 EIN 31-6672086 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2025)
$469K
▲ 66.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$330K
Net assets
$4.5M
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 Donald A Gordon 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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating163 mo reserves · +30% 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 Donald A Gordon Private Foundation: 163 mo reserves · +30% 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 Donald A Gordon 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 →
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 Donald A Gordon Private Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 230 Front St N, La Crosse, WI, 54601
- City
- La Crosse
- State
- Wisconsin
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $482K (FY2013) to $469K (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $4.5M
Operating margin
29.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$4.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $468,850▲66.1% | $330,432▲1.5% | $4,499,584▲3.1% | $4,499,584▲3.1% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $282,325▼12.8% | $325,556▲6.1% | $4,363,029▼1.0% | $4,363,029▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $323,726▲85.0% | $306,921▼14.2% | $4,405,047▲0.4% | $4,405,047▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $174,997▼66.3% | $357,743▲8.7% | $4,386,780▼4.0% | $4,386,780▼4.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $518,806▲112% | $329,030▲10.9% | $4,570,638▲4.3% | $4,570,638▲4.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $244,471▲44.8% | $296,608▼2.0% | $4,381,800▼1.1% | $4,381,800▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $168,811▼51.1% | $302,520▼10.8% | $4,432,426▼2.9% | $4,432,426▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $344,961▼39.5% | $339,305▲13.3% | $4,565,465▲0.1% | $4,565,465▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $570,305▲171% | $299,555▲4.3% | $4,560,727▲6.3% | $4,560,727▲6.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $210,203▼39.3% | $287,096▼12.2% | $4,290,561▼1.8% | $4,290,562▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $346,536▼45.6% | $326,839▲5.8% | $4,367,468▲0.4% | $4,367,468▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $637,161▲32.3% | $308,914▲10.5% | $4,348,045▲8.2% | $4,348,045▲8.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $481,784 | $279,544▲1.5% | $4,020,269▲5.3% | $4,020,269▲5.3% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $275,319▲8.5% | $3,817,489▼3.2% | $3,817,489▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $253,810 | $3,943,807 | $3,943,807 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Donald A Gordon Private Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Donald A Gordon Private Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-6672086, based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Donald A Gordon Private Foundation's EIN?
- Donald A Gordon Private Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-6672086.
- How much revenue does Donald A Gordon Private Foundation report?
- Donald A Gordon Private Foundation reported $468,850 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Donald A Gordon Private Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Donald A Gordon Private Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Donald A Gordon Private Foundation (EIN 31-6672086) 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.