Golden Rule Charities - the Pantry is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Flagstaff, Arizona, registered in 2019, with $324,624 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2024)
$325K
▼ 47.7% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$340K
Net assets
$3,189
Employees
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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 Golden Rule Charities - the Pantry— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Golden Rule Charities - the Pantry: 0 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Golden Rule Charities - the Pantry— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Golden Rule Charities - the Pantry: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $668K (FY2019) to $325K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-4.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3,189
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3,189
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $324,624▼47.7% | $340,395▼46.4% | $3,189▼83.2% | $3,189▼83.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $620,550▼19.2% | $635,404▼21.8% | $18,960▼43.9% | $18,960▼43.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $768,344▼10.9% | $812,160▼3.3% | $33,814▼63.2% | $33,814▼63.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $862,118▲42.1% | $840,228▲44.8% | $91,956▲36.8% | $91,956▲36.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $606,650▼9.2% | $580,438▼9.7% | $67,196▲66.3% | $67,196▲66.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $668,261 | $642,636 | $40,400 | $40,400 | 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.
7 grants to Golden Rule Charities - the Pantry totaling $381K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Food Bank Alliance | Community food assistance | 2023 | $141,129 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $6,602 |
| St Marys Food Bank Alliance | Community food assistance | 2021 | $53,042 |
| St Marys Food Bank Alliance | Community food assistance | 2020 | $78,977 |
| St Marys Food Bank Alliance | Community food assistance | 2020 | $78,977 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2019 | $12,000 |
| St Marys Food Bank Alliance | Community food assistance | 2019 | $9,934 |
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Data for Golden Rule Charities - the Pantry (EIN 83-2525483) 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.