Gertrude M Gardner Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Gertrude M Gardner Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Covington, Louisiana, registered in 1994, with $910 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
416 W 25th Ave, Covington, LA, 70433 EIN 72-1256684 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2023)
$910
▼ 98.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$544
Net assets
$299K
Employees
—
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 Gertrude M Gardner 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 rating6587 mo reserves · +40% 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 Gertrude M Gardner Foundation: 6587 mo reserves · +40% 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 Gertrude M Gardner 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 Gertrude M Gardner Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Show this grade on your website
A live seal — it updates automatically when the grade changes and links donors to this verified profile.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $7,779 (FY2015) to $910 (FY2023) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $299K
Operating margin
40.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$299K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$299K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $910▼98.7% | $544▼98.9% | $298,613▲6.9% | $298,613▲6.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $71,117▼62.2% | $48,489▲1706% | $279,388▲8.8% | $279,388▲8.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $188,332▲657% | $2,685▼92.5% | $256,760▲261% | $256,760▲261% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $24,889▼9.7% | $35,685▲13.1% | $71,113▼13.2% | $71,113▼13.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $27,559▲37.8% | $31,560▲83.8% | $81,909▼4.7% | $81,909▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $20,005▼26.0% | $17,171▲547% | $85,910▲3.4% | $85,910▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $27,037▲248% | $2,653▼22.6% | $83,076▲41.5% | $83,076▲41.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $7,779 | $3,428 | $58,692 | $58,692 | 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 Gertrude M Gardner Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Gertrude M Gardner Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 72-1256684, based in Covington, Louisiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Gertrude M Gardner Foundation's EIN?
- Gertrude M Gardner Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 72-1256684.
- How much revenue does Gertrude M Gardner Foundation report?
- Gertrude M Gardner Foundation reported $910 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Gertrude M Gardner Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Gertrude M Gardner Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
More nonprofits in Covington
Explore more
Data for Gertrude M Gardner Foundation (EIN 72-1256684) 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.