Edwin C Meltzer Art Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Edwin C Meltzer Art Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, registered in 2014, with $17,226 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
101 Broad St, Lake Geneva, WI, 53147 EIN 73-1700019 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2024)
$17K
▲ 68.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$172K
Net assets
$996K
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.
F
—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 Edwin C Meltzer Art 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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating70 mo reserves · -896% 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 Edwin C Meltzer Art Foundation Inc: 70 mo reserves · -896% margin earns a F 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 Edwin C Meltzer Art 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 →
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 Edwin C Meltzer Art Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 101 Broad St, Lake Geneva, WI, 53147
- City
- Lake Geneva
- State
- Wisconsin
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $76K (FY2020) to $17K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $996K
Operating margin
-895.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$996K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$996K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,226▲68.6% | $171,542▲23.2% | $995,747▼13.4% | $995,747▼13.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $10,218▲202% | $139,203▼24.2% | $1,150,063▼48.0% | $1,150,063▼48.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$9,970▼102% | $183,749▲3.0% | $2,211,950▼8.1% | $2,217,134▼8.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $543,284▲617% | $178,427▲87.3% | $2,405,669▲17.8% | $2,410,853▲17.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $75,813 | $95,260 | $2,042,397 | $2,057,581 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Edwin C Meltzer Art Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Edwin C Meltzer Art Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 73-1700019, based in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Edwin C Meltzer Art Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Edwin C Meltzer Art Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 73-1700019.
- How much revenue does Edwin C Meltzer Art Foundation Inc report?
- Edwin C Meltzer Art Foundation Inc reported $17,226 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Edwin C Meltzer Art Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Edwin C Meltzer Art Foundation Inc F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Edwin C Meltzer Art Foundation Inc (EIN 73-1700019) 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.