E L Wiegand Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
E L Wiegand Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Reno, Nevada, registered in 1982, with $10,398,976 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
165 W Liberty St Ste 200, Reno, NV, 89501 EIN 94-2839372 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2024)
$10.4M
▲ 89.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$8.0M
Net assets
$163.6M
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 Wiegand 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 rating246 mo reserves · +23% 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 Wiegand Foundation: 246 mo reserves · +23% 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 Wiegand 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 Wiegand Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $6.5M (FY2020) to $10.4M (FY2024) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $4.8MNet assets $163.6M
Operating margin
23.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$168.4M
Total liabilities
$4.8M
Net assets
$163.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,398,976▲89.8% | $7,996,590▼34.4% | $163,622,371▲31.5% | $168,378,503▲29.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $5,478,797▼26.9% | $12,184,107▲28.2% | $124,460,298▼4.9% | $129,923,065▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $7,493,328▲16.2% | $9,503,271▲6.3% | $130,934,718▼18.5% | $132,567,354▼18.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $6,450,079 | $8,942,190 | $160,686,219 | $162,053,300 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is E L Wiegand Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. E L Wiegand Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-2839372, based in Reno, Nevada. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is E L Wiegand Foundation's EIN?
- E L Wiegand Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-2839372.
- How much revenue does E L Wiegand Foundation report?
- E L Wiegand Foundation reported $10,398,976 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does E L Wiegand Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades E L Wiegand Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for E L Wiegand Foundation (EIN 94-2839372) 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.