Donald E Nielsen Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Donald E Nielsen Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Oakland, Nebraska, registered in 2006, with $1,383,871 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 62, Oakland, NE, 68045 EIN 20-2629290 Since 2006
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.4M
▼ 27.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.2M
Net assets
$16.5M
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 E Nielsen 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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating160 mo reserves · +10% 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 E Nielsen Foundation Inc: 160 mo reserves · +10% 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 E Nielsen 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 →
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 E Nielsen Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 62, Oakland, NE, 68045
- City
- Oakland
- State
- Nebraska
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.6M (FY2013) to $1.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $16.5M
Operating margin
10.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$16.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$16.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,383,871▼27.1% | $1,241,396▼39.0% | $16,532,670▲1.0% | $16,532,670▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,898,030▲1101% | $2,035,271▲35.8% | $16,366,332▼16.5% | $16,366,332▼16.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$189,676▼127% | $1,498,722▲8.7% | $19,604,858▼8.1% | $19,604,858▼8.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $706,254▼78.3% | $1,378,501▼26.0% | $21,327,552▼0.7% | $21,327,552▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $3,247,348▲2124% | $1,862,641▲84.1% | $21,467,545▼11.2% | $21,467,545▼11.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $145,988▼95.0% | $1,011,823▼5.8% | $24,165,350▲5.0% | $24,165,350▲5.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $2,911,729▲1.3% | $1,074,164▼31.7% | $23,021,231▲13.8% | $23,021,231▲13.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $2,873,622▲20.6% | $1,572,131▼18.3% | $20,237,169▼2.6% | $20,237,169▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $2,383,385▲75.1% | $1,925,204▲122% | $20,777,978▲60.0% | $20,777,978▲60.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $1,360,891▼45.2% | $867,639▼25.2% | $12,982,299▼7.5% | $12,982,299▼7.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $2,483,700▲58.9% | $1,159,827▲38.8% | $14,036,970▼5.6% | $14,036,970▼5.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $1,563,438 | $835,718▲23.4% | $14,875,889▲6.3% | $14,875,889▲6.3% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $676,987▲58.5% | $13,988,941▲15.5% | $13,988,941▲15.5% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $426,997▼28.5% | $12,109,951▲57.5% | $12,109,951▲57.5% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $597,374▲1901% | $7,689,776▼6.0% | $7,689,776▼6.0% | 990PF |
| 2009 | — | $29,847 | $8,180,672 | $8,180,672 | 990PF |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Donald E Nielsen Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Donald E Nielsen Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-2629290, based in Oakland, Nebraska. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Donald E Nielsen Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Donald E Nielsen Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-2629290.
- How much revenue does Donald E Nielsen Foundation Inc report?
- Donald E Nielsen Foundation Inc reported $1,383,871 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Donald E Nielsen Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Donald E Nielsen Foundation Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Donald E Nielsen Foundation Inc (EIN 20-2629290) 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.