Elsie & William Viles Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Elsie & William Viles Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Augusta, Maine, registered in 1991, with $1,250,357 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
71 Stone St, Augusta, ME, 04330 EIN 22-3089641 Since 1991
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.3M
▲ 24.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.2M
Net assets
$21.2M
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.
B
—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 Elsie & William Viles 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 rating211 mo reserves · +4% 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 Elsie & William Viles Foundation: 211 mo reserves · +4% 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 Elsie & William Viles Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Elsie & William Viles Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $291K (FY2019) to $1.3M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $21.2M
Operating margin
3.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$21.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$21.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,250,357▲24.0% | $1,203,737▲6.4% | $21,150,642▲4.2% | $21,150,642▲4.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,008,374▼7.2% | $1,131,168▲3.3% | $20,296,370▲7.2% | $20,296,370▲7.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,086,883▲3.0% | $1,094,814▼3.5% | $18,931,826▲2.4% | $18,931,826▲2.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,055,598▼25.2% | $1,134,187▲16.8% | $18,492,972▼10.4% | $18,492,972▼10.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,411,856▲386% | $971,196▲1.0% | $20,628,685▲17.3% | $20,628,685▲17.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $290,729 | $962,053▲1969% | $17,589,669▲2644% | $17,589,669▲2644% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $46,488▼12.9% | $641,054▼6.2% | $641,054▼6.2% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $53,377 | $683,475 | $683,475 | 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 Elsie & William Viles Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Elsie & William Viles Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-3089641, based in Augusta, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Elsie & William Viles Foundation's EIN?
- Elsie & William Viles Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 22-3089641.
- How much revenue does Elsie & William Viles Foundation report?
- Elsie & William Viles Foundation reported $1,250,357 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Elsie & William Viles Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Elsie & William Viles Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Elsie & William Viles Foundation (EIN 22-3089641) 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.