Donald E Weig Charitable Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Madison, Wisconsin, registered in 2012, with $591,739 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2025)
$592K
▼ 53.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$312K
Net assets
$5.2M
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 Donald E Weig Charitable 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 Donald E Weig Charitable Foundation Inc: 200 mo reserves · +47% 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 Donald E Weig Charitable 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 Donald E Weig Charitable Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $20K (FY2013) to $592K (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
47.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5.2M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $591,739▼53.0% | $311,535▲18.8% | $5,201,281▲13.2% | $5,201,281▲13.2% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $1,258,747▲917% | $262,239▲43.9% | $4,594,967▲23.0% | $4,594,967▲23.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $123,728▼40.9% | $182,202▲156% | $3,735,842▲0.8% | $3,735,842▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $209,206▼93.5% | $71,206▲87.6% | $3,705,418▲4.5% | $3,705,418▲4.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $3,237,301▲45839% | $37,962▼1.3% | $3,546,922▲912% | $3,546,922▲912% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $7,047▼22.1% | $38,449▲1.4% | $350,617▼1.7% | $350,617▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $9,043▼18.6% | $37,907▼64.2% | $356,711▼3.4% | $356,711▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $11,104▼30.5% | $105,818▲162% | $369,289▼25.5% | $369,289▼25.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $15,967▲30.3% | $40,405▲15.2% | $495,566▼43.3% | $495,566▼43.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $12,251▼39.5% | $35,068▼90.2% | $873,637▲7.8% | $873,637▲7.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $20,265▼93.7% | $358,384▲818% | $810,650▼22.0% | $810,650▼22.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $322,579▲1533% | $39,049▼4.6% | $1,038,920▲65.9% | $1,038,920▲65.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $19,757 | $40,920▲621% | $626,304▼3.5% | $626,304▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $5,674 | $648,772 | $648,772 | 990PF |
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Data for Donald E Weig Charitable Foundation Inc (EIN 45-5507760) 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.