Donald M Anderson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Madison, Wisconsin, registered in 1995, with $21,984 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2024)
$22K
▲ 178.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$47K
Net assets
$579K
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 M Anderson 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 Donald M Anderson Foundation: 147 mo reserves · -114% 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 Donald M Anderson 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 Donald M Anderson Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $60K (FY2013) to $22K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-114.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$579K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$579K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,984▲179% | $47,086▼5.7% | $578,609▼10.7% | $578,609▼10.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | -$27,891▼16.7% | $49,915▼20.4% | $647,988▲15.5% | $647,988▲15.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$23,905▼141% | $62,725▲0.4% | $561,030▼33.5% | $561,030▼33.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $57,860▼67.1% | $62,452▲4.1% | $844,210▼0.5% | $844,210▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $175,764▲200% | $59,965▲6.6% | $848,788▲0.7% | $848,788▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $58,496▲0.7% | $56,246▼5.9% | $842,911▲22.6% | $842,911▲22.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $58,092▼4.2% | $59,782▲6.1% | $687,727▼14.6% | $687,727▼14.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $60,627▲67.4% | $56,354▼6.1% | $805,695▲11.0% | $805,695▲11.0% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $36,223▼16.2% | $60,045▼3.6% | $726,037▼1.3% | $726,037▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $43,239▲16.3% | $62,305▲6.8% | $735,435▼8.2% | $735,435▼8.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $37,175▼38.5% | $58,346▲4.9% | $800,835▼3.0% | $800,835▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $60,440 | $55,644▼2.4% | $825,365▲13.7% | $825,365▲13.7% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $57,004 | $725,639 | $725,639 | 990PF |
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Data for Donald M Anderson Foundation (EIN 39-6614493) 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.