Gordon A Larson Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Jamestown, North Dakota, registered in 2003, with $146,152 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$146K
▲ 192.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$149K
Net assets
$2.4M
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 Gordon A Larson Foundation Inc— 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 Gordon A Larson Foundation Inc: 190 mo reserves · -2% margin earns a B+ 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 Gordon A Larson Foundation Inc— 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 Gordon A Larson Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $176K (FY2013) to $146K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-2.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.4M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $146,152▲192% | $149,300▲0.5% | $2,361,718▲2.5% | $2,361,718▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $49,979▼50.2% | $148,517▲1.8% | $2,304,210▲6.2% | $2,304,210▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $100,441▼65.1% | $145,834▲1.8% | $2,169,240▼19.4% | $2,169,240▼19.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $287,593▲121% | $143,318▲0.7% | $2,690,789▲5.5% | $2,690,789▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $130,259▲78.1% | $142,297▼0.9% | $2,551,174▲9.0% | $2,551,174▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $73,151▼6.6% | $143,579▲2.6% | $2,341,419▲10.3% | $2,341,419▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $78,335▼76.5% | $139,983▼3.8% | $2,123,095▼9.9% | $2,123,095▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $333,869▲80.4% | $145,445▲3.1% | $2,356,187▲6.0% | $2,356,187▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $185,052▲12.6% | $141,125▲1.6% | $2,222,791▼0.4% | $2,222,791▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $164,305▼7.1% | $138,902▲2.9% | $2,232,546▼5.2% | $2,232,546▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $176,842▲0.5% | $134,936▲2.7% | $2,354,257▲1.5% | $2,354,257▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $175,933 | $131,398 | $2,319,773 | $2,319,773 | 990 |
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Data for Gordon A Larson Foundation Inc (EIN 45-6459283) 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.