E L Cord Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
E L Cord Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Reno, Nevada, registered in 1964, with $6,635,540 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
550 W Plumb Ln Ste B Pmb 529, Reno, NV, 89509 EIN 36-6072793 Since 1964
Revenue (FY2024)
$6.6M
▲ 77.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.9M
Net assets
$68.8M
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 E L Cord 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 rating167 mo reserves · +26% 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 E L Cord Foundation: 167 mo reserves · +26% 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 E L Cord 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 E L Cord Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.6M (FY2013) to $6.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $68.8M
Operating margin
25.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$68.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$68.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,635,540▲77.3% | $4,933,373▲8.3% | $68,843,302▲2.5% | $68,843,302▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $3,743,098▼35.4% | $4,555,678▲3.5% | $67,141,135▼1.2% | $67,164,874▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $5,790,372▼41.8% | $4,400,369▼24.3% | $67,953,715▲2.1% | $67,960,785▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $9,944,595▲18.5% | $5,813,999▲24.6% | $66,563,712▲6.5% | $66,589,856▲6.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $8,391,744▲67.6% | $4,666,374▲6.6% | $62,487,230▲6.2% | $62,487,230▲6.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $5,006,229▼13.1% | $4,378,231▼2.4% | $58,846,913▲0.9% | $58,857,663▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $5,760,887▲60.1% | $4,484,371▲19.1% | $58,321,274▲2.2% | $58,380,633▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $3,597,767▲98.1% | $3,766,576▼12.2% | $57,044,758▼0.3% | $57,125,966▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,815,821▼55.4% | $4,292,029▼13.0% | $57,213,567▼4.1% | $57,322,855▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $4,070,831▼26.3% | $4,933,351▼4.1% | $59,689,775▼1.4% | $59,877,287▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $5,526,440▲54.7% | $5,146,046▼1.2% | $60,552,295▲0.7% | $60,701,727▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $3,571,725 | $5,207,175▲13.2% | $60,159,743▼7.5% | $60,300,223▼7.3% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $4,598,269 | $65,010,913 | $65,059,815 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is E L Cord Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. E L Cord Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-6072793, based in Reno, Nevada. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is E L Cord Foundation's EIN?
- E L Cord Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-6072793.
- How much revenue does E L Cord Foundation report?
- E L Cord Foundation reported $6,635,540 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does E L Cord Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades E L Cord Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for E L Cord Foundation (EIN 36-6072793) 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.