Frank A Wenstrom and M Esther Wenstrom Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Williston, North Dakota, registered in 1997, with $42,921 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$43K
▼ 15.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$29K
Net assets
$480K
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 Frank A Wenstrom and M Esther Wenstrom 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 Frank A Wenstrom and M Esther Wenstrom Foundation: 201 mo reserves · +33% margin earns a B+ 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 Frank A Wenstrom and M Esther Wenstrom 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 Frank A Wenstrom and M Esther Wenstrom Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $84K (FY2019) to $43K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
33.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$480K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$480K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,921▼15.1% | $28,667▲12.9% | $479,809▲3.2% | $479,809▲3.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $50,530▲114% | $25,386▼1.3% | $465,055▲6.0% | $465,055▲6.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $23,628▼30.0% | $25,717▲5.1% | $438,661▼0.3% | $438,661▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $33,759▲12.1% | $24,467▼14.6% | $440,000▲2.5% | $440,000▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $30,120▼64.0% | $28,634▲11.9% | $429,208▲0.6% | $429,208▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $83,688 | $25,583▲74.2% | $426,722▲0.7% | $426,722▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2009 | — | $14,687 | $423,900 | $423,900 | 990PF |
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Data for Frank A Wenstrom and M Esther Wenstrom Foundation (EIN 45-0447357) 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.