Friends of Madison School-community Recreation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Friends of Madison School-community Recreation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Madison, Wisconsin, registered in 2001, with $55,200 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
328 E Lakeside St, Madison, WI, 53715 EIN 39-2034615 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2024)
$55K
▼ 13.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$66K
Net assets
$37K
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 Friends of Madison School-community Recreation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · -20% 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 Friends of Madison School-community Recreation: 7 mo reserves · -20% margin earns a C+ 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 Friends of Madison School-community Recreation— 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 Friends of Madison School-community Recreation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 328 E Lakeside St, Madison, WI, 53715
- City
- Madison
- State
- Wisconsin
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $27K (FY2010) to $55K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $37K
Operating margin
-19.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$37K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$37K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55,200▼13.8% | $66,111▼13.5% | $37,467▼22.6% | $37,467▼22.6% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $64,033▲3.0% | $76,406▼38.8% | $48,378▼20.4% | $48,378▼20.4% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $62,198▼3.1% | $124,889▲356% | $60,751▼50.8% | $60,751▼50.8% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $64,169▼33.3% | $27,392▼59.4% | $123,442▲42.4% | $123,442▲42.4% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $96,219▲3.7% | $67,538▼3.1% | $86,665▲49.5% | $86,665▲49.5% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $92,772▲38.0% | $69,730▲11.7% | $57,984▲65.9% | $57,984▲65.9% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $67,239▼19.2% | $62,405▼32.3% | $34,942▲16.1% | $34,942▲16.1% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $83,214▼14.9% | $92,234▲10.4% | $30,108▼23.1% | $30,108▼23.1% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $97,779▼13.0% | $83,543▼26.5% | $39,128▲57.2% | $39,128▲57.2% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $112,340▲52.2% | $113,615▲60.4% | $24,892▼4.9% | $24,892▼4.9% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $73,818▲57.6% | $70,836▲108% | $26,167▲16.7% | $26,167▲16.7% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $46,849▲42.3% | $34,107▼22.6% | $22,428▲132% | $22,428▲132% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $32,914▼2.0% | $44,042▲115% | $9,686▼53.5% | $9,686▼53.5% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $33,588▲24.5% | $20,443▼7.5% | $20,814▲178% | $20,814▲178% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $26,987 | $22,108 | $7,497 | $7,497 | 990EZ |
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.
Grants received · $30K total
1 grant to Friends of Madison School-community Recreation totaling $30K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $30,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of Madison School-community Recreation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Friends of Madison School-community Recreation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-2034615, based in Madison, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Friends of Madison School-community Recreation's EIN?
- Friends of Madison School-community Recreation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-2034615.
- How much revenue does Friends of Madison School-community Recreation report?
- Friends of Madison School-community Recreation reported $55,200 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Friends of Madison School-community Recreation have?
- CharityIndex grades Friends of Madison School-community Recreation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Friends of Madison School-community Recreation (EIN 39-2034615) 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.