Ernest A Sommer Memorial Lecture Fund
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Ernest A Sommer Memorial Lecture Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 1970, with $212,554 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 634, Milwaukee, WI, 53201 EIN 93-6019493 Since 1970
Revenue (FY2024)
$213K
▲ 98.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$136K
Net assets
$1.6M
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 Ernest A Sommer Memorial Lecture Fund— 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 rating141 mo reserves · +36% 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 Ernest A Sommer Memorial Lecture Fund: 141 mo reserves · +36% 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 Ernest A Sommer Memorial Lecture Fund— 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 Ernest A Sommer Memorial Lecture Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $61K (FY2013) to $213K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.6M
Operating margin
36.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $212,554▲98.9% | $135,646▲3.5% | $1,592,457▲5.1% | $1,592,457▲5.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $106,886▲110% | $131,028▼9.6% | $1,515,545▼1.6% | $1,515,545▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $50,802▼78.4% | $144,976▲720% | $1,539,689▼5.8% | $1,539,689▼5.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $235,518▲381% | $17,671▲3.0% | $1,633,861▲15.4% | $1,633,861▲15.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $48,929▲21.3% | $17,163▼85.7% | $1,416,011▲2.4% | $1,416,011▲2.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $40,322▼56.5% | $120,318▲128% | $1,383,244▼5.4% | $1,383,244▼5.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $92,609▲121% | $52,718▼62.1% | $1,462,417▼1.1% | $1,462,417▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $41,824▼67.6% | $138,958▼6.7% | $1,479,056▼6.2% | $1,479,056▼6.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $128,919▲25.4% | $148,858▲52.6% | $1,576,587▼1.2% | $1,576,587▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $102,837▲67.4% | $97,551▼19.9% | $1,596,524▲0.3% | $1,596,524▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $61,416 | $121,826▼8.8% | $1,591,240▼3.7% | $1,591,240▼3.7% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $133,509▲2.6% | $1,651,650▼2.7% | $1,651,650▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $130,109▼25.0% | $1,698,054▼0.6% | $1,698,054▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $173,399 | $1,708,005 | $1,708,005 | 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 Ernest A Sommer Memorial Lecture Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ernest A Sommer Memorial Lecture Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 93-6019493, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ernest A Sommer Memorial Lecture Fund's EIN?
- Ernest A Sommer Memorial Lecture Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 93-6019493.
- How much revenue does Ernest A Sommer Memorial Lecture Fund report?
- Ernest A Sommer Memorial Lecture Fund reported $212,554 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ernest A Sommer Memorial Lecture Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Ernest A Sommer Memorial Lecture Fund C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ernest A Sommer Memorial Lecture Fund (EIN 93-6019493) 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.