George & Michael Gardner Fund
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
George & Michael Gardner Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ridgway, Colorado, registered in 2015, with $29,325 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 105, Ridgway, CO, 81432 EIN 46-3637800 Since 2015
Revenue (FY2024)
$29K
▼ 35.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$36K
Net assets
$54K
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 & Michael Gardner Fund— 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 rating18 mo reserves · -22% 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 & Michael Gardner Fund: 18 mo reserves · -22% 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 George & Michael Gardner Fund— 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 & Michael Gardner Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 105, Ridgway, CO, 81432
- City
- Ridgway
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $18K (FY2014) to $29K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $54K
Operating margin
-22.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$54K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$54K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,325▼35.0% | $35,769▲57.7% | $53,774▼10.7% | $53,774▼10.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $45,104▲85.8% | $22,685▼41.4% | $60,218▲59.3% | $60,218▲59.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $24,271▼36.2% | $38,717▲39.1% | $37,799▼27.7% | $37,799▼27.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $38,023▲85.7% | $27,829▲232% | $52,245▲24.2% | $52,245▲24.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $20,472▲5.6% | $8,393▼62.5% | $42,051▲40.3% | $42,051▲40.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $19,392▲26.7% | $22,387▲91.9% | $29,975▼9.1% | $29,975▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $15,306▼5.6% | $11,666▼32.1% | $32,970▲12.4% | $32,970▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $16,215▲4.2% | $17,193▲33.5% | $29,330▼3.2% | $29,330▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $15,557▼33.3% | $12,876▲164% | $30,308▲9.7% | $30,308▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $23,318▲27.1% | $4,882▼46.7% | $27,627▲201% | $27,627▲201% | 990 |
| 2014 | $18,344 | $9,153 | $9,191 | $9,191 | 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.
Grants received · $53K total
5 grants to George & Michael Gardner Fund totaling $53K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $11,900 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $10,400 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,100 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,100 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $10,100 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is George & Michael Gardner Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. George & Michael Gardner Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-3637800, based in Ridgway, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is George & Michael Gardner Fund's EIN?
- George & Michael Gardner Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-3637800.
- How much revenue does George & Michael Gardner Fund report?
- George & Michael Gardner Fund reported $29,325 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does George & Michael Gardner Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades George & Michael Gardner Fund C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for George & Michael Gardner Fund (EIN 46-3637800) 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.