H S Ostlin Educational Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
H S Ostlin Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 1986, with $8,430 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 634, Milwaukee, WI, 53201 EIN 42-1244546 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2024)
$8,430
▼ 60.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$39K
Net assets
$639K
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.
F
—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 H S Ostlin Educational Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating199 mo reserves · -357% 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 H S Ostlin Educational Foundation: 199 mo reserves · -357% margin earns a F 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 H S Ostlin Educational Foundation— 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 H S Ostlin Educational Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $47K (FY2013) to $8,430 (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $639K
Operating margin
-357.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$639K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$639K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,430▼60.9% | $38,538▲2.0% | $638,955▼4.5% | $638,955▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $21,567▼9.7% | $37,797▼14.0% | $669,077▼2.4% | $669,077▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $23,882▼75.7% | $43,937▲8.7% | $685,308▼2.8% | $685,308▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $98,463▲376% | $40,421▼3.0% | $705,370▲9.0% | $705,370▲9.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $20,684 | $41,672▲6.1% | $647,331▲15.5% | $647,331▲15.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $20,690▼38.5% | $39,258▼0.8% | $560,684▼3.2% | $560,684▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $33,621▲105% | $39,570▼1.3% | $579,252▼1.0% | $579,252▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $16,370▲302% | $40,103▲0.1% | $585,203▼3.9% | $585,203▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $4,074▼88.1% | $40,067▲3.3% | $608,851▼5.6% | $608,851▼5.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $34,358▼27.0% | $38,776▼29.3% | $644,823▼0.2% | $644,823▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $47,075 | $54,864▲129% | $646,315▼1.5% | $646,315▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $24,007▲18.8% | $656,138▲3.1% | $656,138▲3.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $20,215▼6.2% | $636,452▲2.7% | $636,452▲2.7% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $21,546 | $619,975 | $619,975 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is H S Ostlin Educational Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. H S Ostlin Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1244546, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is H S Ostlin Educational Foundation's EIN?
- H S Ostlin Educational Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1244546.
- How much revenue does H S Ostlin Educational Foundation report?
- H S Ostlin Educational Foundation reported $8,430 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does H S Ostlin Educational Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades H S Ostlin Educational Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for H S Ostlin Educational Foundation (EIN 42-1244546) 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.