Gertrude S Gordon Private Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Gertrude S Gordon Private Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, registered in 2002, with $908,134 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
230 Front St N, La Crosse, WI, 54601 EIN 31-6672080 Since 2002
Revenue (FY2025)
$908K
▲ 61.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$647K
Net assets
$9.0M
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 Gertrude S Gordon Private 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 rating167 mo reserves · +29% 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 S Gordon Private Foundation: 167 mo reserves · +29% 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 S Gordon Private 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 S Gordon Private Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 230 Front St N, La Crosse, WI, 54601
- City
- La Crosse
- State
- Wisconsin
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $884K (FY2013) to $908K (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $9.0M
Operating margin
28.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$9.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$9.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $908,134▲61.4% | $647,074▲1.1% | $8,987,852▲2.9% | $8,987,852▲2.9% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $562,525▼9.6% | $639,752▲6.7% | $8,730,438▼0.9% | $8,730,438▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $622,517▲84.2% | $599,826▼13.4% | $8,805,318▲0.3% | $8,805,318▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $338,044▼67.2% | $693,008▲7.0% | $8,779,687▼3.9% | $8,779,687▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,030,788▲116% | $647,754▲16.4% | $9,136,798▲4.4% | $9,136,798▲4.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $476,529▲40.1% | $556,675▼6.0% | $8,755,683▼0.9% | $8,755,683▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $340,164▼49.8% | $591,896▼8.2% | $8,832,841▼2.8% | $8,832,841▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $677,122▼38.2% | $644,703▲12.3% | $9,083,525▲0.3% | $9,083,525▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,096,309▲174% | $573,949▲5.2% | $9,052,758▲6.1% | $9,052,758▲6.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $399,750▼34.8% | $545,644▼12.5% | $8,531,548▼1.7% | $8,531,548▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $613,447▼55.6% | $623,417▲5.1% | $8,677,536▼0.1% | $8,677,536▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,382,583▲56.4% | $592,940▲12.6% | $8,688,214▲10.0% | $8,688,214▲10.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $884,237 | $526,745▲2.5% | $7,899,528▲4.8% | $7,899,528▲4.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $514,081▲8.3% | $7,541,245▼3.0% | $7,541,245▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $474,465 | $7,776,262 | $7,776,262 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Gertrude S Gordon Private Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Gertrude S Gordon Private Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-6672080, based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Gertrude S Gordon Private Foundation's EIN?
- Gertrude S Gordon Private Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-6672080.
- How much revenue does Gertrude S Gordon Private Foundation report?
- Gertrude S Gordon Private Foundation reported $908,134 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Gertrude S Gordon Private Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Gertrude S Gordon Private Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Gertrude S Gordon Private Foundation (EIN 31-6672080) 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.