Gypsy Lore Society-founded 1888 Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Gypsy Lore Society-founded 1888 Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Forest Grove, Oregon, registered in 1979, with $11,561 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1406 Filbert St, Forest Grove, OR, 97116 EIN 22-2265890 Since 1979
Revenue (FY2023)
$12K
▼ 29.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$15K
Net assets
$292K
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.
D
—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 Gypsy Lore Society-founded 1888 Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating228 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 Gypsy Lore Society-founded 1888 Inc: 228 mo reserves · -33% margin earns a D 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 Gypsy Lore Society-founded 1888 Inc— 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 Gypsy Lore Society-founded 1888 Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1406 Filbert St, Forest Grove, OR, 97116
- City
- Forest Grove
- State
- Oregon
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $148K (FY2010) to $12K (FY2023) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $54Net assets $292K
Operating margin
-33.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$292K
Total liabilities
$54
Net assets
$292K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11,561▼29.4% | $15,378▼26.4% | $292,228▲10.3% | $292,282▲10.3% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $16,386▼35.9% | $20,888▼20.1% | $264,916▼13.0% | $264,945▼13.0% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $25,559▲208% | $26,133▲153% | $304,408▲9.9% | $304,437▲9.9% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $8,291▼78.3% | $10,317▼74.5% | $277,072▲8.9% | $277,103▲8.9% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $38,168▲19.3% | $40,421▲74.2% | $254,394▲14.5% | $254,425▲14.4% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $31,998▲43.6% | $23,198▲61.8% | $222,275▼6.3% | $222,314▼6.3% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $22,287▲24.1% | $14,339▲39.4% | $237,118▲12.1% | $237,155▲12.1% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $17,963▼4.4% | $10,287▼21.1% | $211,614▲5.0% | $211,650▲5.0% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $18,799▼20.4% | $13,042▼3.3% | $201,445▼1.8% | $201,505▼1.8% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $23,610▲30.3% | $13,482▲17.1% | $205,090▲4.1% | $205,139▲4.1% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $18,118▲54.6% | $11,517▼28.2% | $197,072▲28.4% | $197,152▲28.5% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $11,719▲3.4% | $16,048▲2.3% | $153,458▼2.7% | $153,470▼2.8% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $11,332▼92.4% | $15,685▲34.9% | $157,787▼2.7% | $157,915▼2.6% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $148,220 | $11,631 | $162,140 | $162,140 | 990EZ |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Gypsy Lore Society-founded 1888 Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Gypsy Lore Society-founded 1888 Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-2265890, based in Forest Grove, Oregon. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Gypsy Lore Society-founded 1888 Inc's EIN?
- Gypsy Lore Society-founded 1888 Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 22-2265890.
- How much revenue does Gypsy Lore Society-founded 1888 Inc report?
- Gypsy Lore Society-founded 1888 Inc reported $11,561 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Gypsy Lore Society-founded 1888 Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Gypsy Lore Society-founded 1888 Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Gypsy Lore Society-founded 1888 Inc (EIN 22-2265890) 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.