Grace S & W Linton Nelson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Radnor, Pennsylvania, registered in 1985, with $1,041,087 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.0M
▲ 69.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.5M
Net assets
$21.8M
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 Grace S & W Linton Nelson Foundation— 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 Grace S & W Linton Nelson Foundation: 172 mo reserves · -46% margin earns a D 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 Grace S & W Linton Nelson Foundation— 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 Grace S & W Linton Nelson Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $3.5M (FY2013) to $1.0M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-46.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$21.8M
Total liabilities
$2,023
Net assets
$21.8M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,041,087▲69.6% | $1,521,799▲5.2% | $21,830,575▲2.8% | $21,832,598▲2.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $613,891▼67.5% | $1,446,858▲5.5% | $21,225,938▲5.6% | $21,225,938▲5.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,890,218▲11.9% | $1,371,322▼11.8% | $20,106,270▼21.7% | $20,106,270▼21.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,689,847▲336% | $1,555,510▲9.4% | $25,664,975▲5.2% | $25,664,975▲5.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $387,376▼63.3% | $1,422,408▲7.1% | $24,398,908▲9.8% | $24,398,908▲9.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,054,334▼48.3% | $1,328,672▲15.9% | $22,212,209▲12.3% | $22,212,209▲12.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $2,039,103▲9.3% | $1,146,449▼5.9% | $19,780,098▼0.7% | $19,780,098▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,865,638▲178% | $1,217,753▲4.0% | $19,920,240▲3.3% | $19,920,240▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $670,028▼49.5% | $1,170,383▲15.4% | $19,275,290▼2.7% | $19,275,290▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,327,378▼62.2% | $1,014,180▲8.9% | $19,819,813▲1.4% | $19,819,813▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $3,511,826 | $931,711 | $19,550,559 | $19,550,590 | 990PF |
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Data for Grace S & W Linton Nelson Foundation (EIN 22-2583922) 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.