George A and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
George A and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cranston, Rhode Island, registered in 1965, with $610,481 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2000 Chapel View Blvd Ste 350, Cranston, RI, 02920 EIN 05-0275563 Since 1965
Revenue (FY2023)
$610K
▲ 71.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$575K
Net assets
$15.1M
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 George A and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation— 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 rating316 mo reserves · +6% 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 George A and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation: 316 mo reserves · +6% 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 George A and Eliza Gardner Howard 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 George A and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2000 Chapel View Blvd Ste 350, Cranston, RI, 02920
- City
- Cranston
- State
- Rhode Island
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.0M (FY2014) to $610K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $15.1M
Operating margin
5.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$15.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$15.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $610,481▲71.5% | $574,814▲2.1% | $15,138,622▲5.6% | $15,138,622▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $356,049▼53.2% | $562,938▲11.5% | $14,333,834▼8.2% | $14,333,834▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $761,074▲81.9% | $504,760▲3.4% | $15,619,793▲15.8% | $15,619,793▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $418,371▼55.4% | $488,064▼2.5% | $13,493,844▲2.6% | $13,493,844▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $938,868▲112% | $500,517▲9.5% | $13,157,780▲19.6% | $13,193,020▲19.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $443,227▼43.1% | $457,189▲0.7% | $11,004,482▲4.9% | $11,006,042▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $779,519▲18.5% | $453,803▼4.5% | $10,494,680▲3.2% | $10,518,525▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $657,981▼2.1% | $475,126▼1.8% | $10,168,964▲1.8% | $10,168,964▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $672,101▼34.3% | $483,959▲8.2% | $9,988,270▲1.9% | $9,992,160▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,023,687 | $447,269 | $9,800,128 | $9,815,288 | 990 |
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 George A and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. George A and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 05-0275563, based in Cranston, Rhode Island. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is George A and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation's EIN?
- George A and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 05-0275563.
- How much revenue does George A and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation report?
- George A and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation reported $610,481 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does George A and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades George A and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for George A and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation (EIN 05-0275563) 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.