Gardner C Waite Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Gardner C Waite Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bozeman, Montana, registered in 1989, with $108,781 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1184 N 15th Ave Ste 1, Bozeman, MT, 59715 EIN 36-3621932 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2023)
$109K
▲ 122.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$79K
Net assets
$1.2M
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.
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 Gardner C Waite Foundation Inc— 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 rating180 mo reserves · +27% 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 Gardner C Waite Foundation Inc: 180 mo reserves · +27% 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 Gardner C Waite Foundation Inc— 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 Gardner C Waite Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $44K (FY2013) to $109K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.2M
Operating margin
27.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $108,781▲123% | $78,969▼42.5% | $1,184,382▲2.9% | $1,184,382▲2.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $48,839▼16.0% | $137,426▲54.7% | $1,151,520▼7.1% | $1,151,520▼7.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $58,117▲43.5% | $88,822▲9.2% | $1,240,107▼2.4% | $1,240,107▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $40,497▼2.3% | $81,345▼1.9% | $1,270,812▲2.5% | $1,270,812▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $41,460▼26.0% | $82,889▼3.1% | $1,239,480▼2.1% | $1,239,480▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $55,991▲20.2% | $85,512▲3.3% | $1,265,651▼0.8% | $1,265,652▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $46,588▲10.8% | $82,803▲2.9% | $1,275,961▼0.4% | $1,275,961▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $42,038▼9.6% | $80,461▼7.6% | $1,280,736▼1.5% | $1,280,736▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $46,525▼7.6% | $87,078▲2.1% | $1,300,485▼1.0% | $1,300,485▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $50,374▲13.9% | $85,280▲1.1% | $1,314,175▲0.1% | $1,314,175▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $44,211 | $84,349▼44.1% | $1,312,568▲0.6% | $1,312,568▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $150,892 | $1,304,930 | $1,304,930 | 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 Gardner C Waite Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Gardner C Waite Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3621932, based in Bozeman, Montana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Gardner C Waite Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Gardner C Waite Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3621932.
- How much revenue does Gardner C Waite Foundation Inc report?
- Gardner C Waite Foundation Inc reported $108,781 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Gardner C Waite Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Gardner C Waite Foundation Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Gardner C Waite Foundation Inc (EIN 36-3621932) 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.