Government Accountability & Oversight
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Government Accountability & Oversight is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sheridan, Wyoming, registered in 2018, with $846,761 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1309 Coffeen Ave 3556, Sheridan, WY, 82801 EIN 82-4033903 Since 2018
Revenue (FY2024)
$847K
▲ 47.5% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2024)
$569K
Net assets
$2.1M
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Government Accountability & Oversight— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating44 mo reserves · +33% 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 Government Accountability & Oversight: 44 mo reserves · +33% margin earns a A 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 Government Accountability & Oversight— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Government Accountability & Oversight: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1309 Coffeen Ave 3556, Sheridan, WY, 82801
- City
- Sheridan
- State
- Wyoming
- Category
- Public & Societal Benefit
- Subcategory
- Government & Public Administration
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.4M (FY2018) to $847K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.1M
Operating margin
32.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $846,761▲47.5% | $569,333▲20.9% | $2,070,897▲15.5% | $2,070,897▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $573,958▲32.2% | $470,844▼6.7% | $1,793,469▲6.1% | $1,793,469▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $434,255▼40.2% | $504,662▼6.7% | $1,690,355▼4.0% | $1,690,355▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $726,451▲27.4% | $541,183▲5.2% | $1,760,762▲11.8% | $1,760,762▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $570,027▼40.9% | $514,367▲8.9% | $1,575,494▲3.7% | $1,575,494▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $965,108▼30.5% | $472,170▲30.5% | $1,519,834▲48.1% | $1,519,834▲48.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,387,883 | $361,876 | $1,025,989 | $1,025,989 | 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 · $7,500 total
1 grant to Government Accountability & Oversight totaling $7,500, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2017 | $7,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Government Accountability & Oversight a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Government Accountability & Oversight is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 82-4033903, based in Sheridan, Wyoming. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Government Accountability & Oversight's EIN?
- Government Accountability & Oversight's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 82-4033903.
- How much revenue does Government Accountability & Oversight report?
- Government Accountability & Oversight reported $846,761 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Government Accountability & Oversight have?
- CharityIndex grades Government Accountability & Oversight B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Government Accountability & Oversight (EIN 82-4033903) 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.