Fred & Elli Iselin Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Fred & Elli Iselin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Basalt, Colorado, registered in 1989, with $136,720 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
432 Meadow Ct, Basalt, CO, 81621 EIN 74-2521631 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2023)
$137K
▲ 305.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$183K
Net assets
$2.6M
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.
D
—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 Fred & Elli Iselin Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating169 mo reserves · -34% 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 Fred & Elli Iselin Foundation: 169 mo reserves · -34% margin earns a D 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 Fred & Elli Iselin Foundation— 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 Fred & Elli Iselin Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $299K (FY2013) to $137K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.6M
Operating margin
-34.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $136,720▲306% | $183,383▼5.3% | $2,585,282▲10.1% | $2,585,282▲10.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $33,708▼95.1% | $193,583▼3.3% | $2,349,081▼13.0% | $2,349,081▼13.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $682,088▲606% | $200,215▲2.0% | $2,700,166▲10.9% | $2,700,166▲10.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $96,634▼32.7% | $196,280▲3.6% | $2,435,260▼1.1% | $2,435,260▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $143,594▼48.1% | $189,453▲8.7% | $2,462,424▲14.7% | $2,462,424▲14.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $276,580▲32.2% | $174,235▼13.5% | $2,146,798▼14.2% | $2,146,798▼14.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $209,173▲27.9% | $201,500▲7.2% | $2,501,818▲8.5% | $2,501,818▲8.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $163,532▲30.0% | $187,927▲2.7% | $2,305,486▼0.3% | $2,305,486▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $125,766▼60.5% | $183,032▼6.9% | $2,311,881▼8.5% | $2,311,881▼8.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $318,583▲6.6% | $196,687▼4.0% | $2,527,663▼2.1% | $2,527,663▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $298,976 | $204,929▲5.1% | $2,581,502▲19.4% | $2,585,348▲19.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $195,038▲8.5% | $2,161,635▲5.6% | $2,161,635▲5.6% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $179,837▲6.8% | $2,046,273▼11.0% | $2,046,273▼11.0% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $168,462 | $2,298,537 | $2,298,537 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Fred & Elli Iselin Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Fred & Elli Iselin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-2521631, based in Basalt, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Fred & Elli Iselin Foundation's EIN?
- Fred & Elli Iselin Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-2521631.
- How much revenue does Fred & Elli Iselin Foundation report?
- Fred & Elli Iselin Foundation reported $136,720 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Fred & Elli Iselin Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Fred & Elli Iselin Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Fred & Elli Iselin Foundation (EIN 74-2521631) 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.