Edward J & Sally Cherry Dempsey Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, registered in 2017, with $18,595 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2024)
$19K
▼ 11.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$19K
Net assets
$1,709
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 Edward J & Sally Cherry Dempsey Charitable 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 Edward J & Sally Cherry Dempsey Charitable Foundation: 1 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a C+ 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 Edward J & Sally Cherry Dempsey Charitable 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 Edward J & Sally Cherry Dempsey Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $0 (FY2017) to $19K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-1.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1,709
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1,709
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,595▼11.2% | $18,816▼9.1% | $1,709▲4.9% | $1,709▲4.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $20,936▲18.6% | $20,704▲17.4% | $1,629▲4.8% | $1,629▲4.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $17,658▼45.5% | $17,638▲6.3% | $1,555▲1.4% | $1,555▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $32,372▲90.1% | $16,585 | $1,534▲46.4% | $1,534▲46.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $17,027▲0.8% | $16,585▲1.8% | $1,048▲72.9% | $1,048▲72.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $16,891▲36.0% | $16,285▲31.1% | $606 | $606 | 990PF |
| 2018 | $12,424 | $12,424 | $0 | $0 | 990PF |
| 2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 990PF |
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Data for Edward J & Sally Cherry Dempsey Charitable Foundation (EIN 81-4420630) 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.