Gelatt-gephart Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Gelatt-gephart Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, registered in 1989, with $210,592 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 1626, La Crosse, WI, 54602 EIN 39-1624154 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2024)
$211K
▲ 28.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$467K
Net assets
$6.3M
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.
F
—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 Gelatt-gephart 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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating161 mo reserves · -122% 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 Gelatt-gephart Foundation Inc: 161 mo reserves · -122% margin earns a F 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 Gelatt-gephart 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 Gelatt-gephart 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 $65K (FY2013) to $211K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $6.3M
Operating margin
-121.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$6.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $210,592▲28.8% | $467,337▲2.1% | $6,288,203▼3.9% | $6,288,203▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $163,530▼40.9% | $457,769▼11.4% | $6,544,948▼4.3% | $6,544,948▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $276,797▼17.7% | $516,755▼3.3% | $6,839,187▼3.4% | $6,839,187▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $336,506▲1.7% | $534,267▲10.4% | $7,079,145▼2.7% | $7,079,145▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $330,871▲20.7% | $483,883▼3.7% | $7,276,906▼2.1% | $7,276,906▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $274,219▼12.9% | $502,290▲9.3% | $7,429,918▼3.0% | $7,429,918▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $314,667▲108% | $459,641▼10.5% | $7,657,989▼1.9% | $7,657,989▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $151,564▼83.1% | $513,786▲68.3% | $7,802,963▼4.4% | $7,802,963▼4.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $898,839▼57.7% | $305,205▲17.2% | $8,165,185▲7.8% | $8,165,185▲7.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $2,124,987▼61.0% | $260,478▲37.7% | $7,571,551▲32.7% | $7,571,551▲32.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $5,452,567▲8345% | $189,135▲191% | $5,707,042▲782% | $5,707,042▲782% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $64,566 | $65,026▲22.0% | $647,321▼0.1% | $647,321▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $53,318▲7.8% | $647,781▼3.1% | $647,781▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $49,459▲5.4% | $668,633▼2.8% | $668,633▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $46,937 | $687,865 | $687,865 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Gelatt-gephart Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Gelatt-gephart Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-1624154, based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Gelatt-gephart Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Gelatt-gephart Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-1624154.
- How much revenue does Gelatt-gephart Foundation Inc report?
- Gelatt-gephart Foundation Inc reported $210,592 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Gelatt-gephart Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Gelatt-gephart Foundation Inc F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Gelatt-gephart Foundation Inc (EIN 39-1624154) 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.