Gurdon W Wattles Fund
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Gurdon W Wattles Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Garden City, New York, registered in 1969, with $151,338 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Co Bessemer 1225 Franklin Ave 5, Garden City, NY, 11530 EIN 23-7027979 Since 1969
Revenue (FY2024)
$151K
▲ 31.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$54K
Net assets
$745K
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 Gurdon W Wattles Fund— 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 rating165 mo reserves · +64% 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 Gurdon W Wattles Fund: 165 mo reserves · +64% 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 Gurdon W Wattles Fund— 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 Gurdon W Wattles Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Co Bessemer 1225 Franklin Ave 5, Garden City, NY, 11530
- City
- Garden City
- State
- New York
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $17K (FY2013) to $151K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $745K
Operating margin
64.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$745K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$745K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $151,338▲31.6% | $54,256▲9.6% | $745,001▲15.0% | $745,001▲15.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $114,970▼47.6% | $49,522▲4.6% | $647,905▲11.2% | $647,905▲11.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $219,477▲284% | $47,361▲30.2% | $582,494▲14.3% | $582,494▲14.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $57,084▲60.9% | $36,385▼21.5% | $509,623▲4.2% | $509,623▲4.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $35,485▲28.7% | $46,360▲4.8% | $488,922▼17.2% | $488,922▼17.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $27,563▲64.3% | $44,219▲9.0% | $590,384▼2.7% | $590,384▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $16,775 | $40,582▼5.9% | $607,040▼3.8% | $607,040▼7.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $43,142▲9.9% | $630,847▼3.4% | $653,247 | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $39,259▼4.5% | $653,008▼0.8% | $653,008▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $41,124 | $658,338 | $658,338 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Gurdon W Wattles Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Gurdon W Wattles Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7027979, based in Garden City, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Gurdon W Wattles Fund's EIN?
- Gurdon W Wattles Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7027979.
- How much revenue does Gurdon W Wattles Fund report?
- Gurdon W Wattles Fund reported $151,338 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Gurdon W Wattles Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Gurdon W Wattles Fund C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Gurdon W Wattles Fund (EIN 23-7027979) 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.