Hester E & Edwin W Giddings Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Hester E & Edwin W Giddings Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Colorado Spgs, Colorado, registered in 1994, with $240,663 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1578 Gold Hill Mesa Dr, Colorado Spgs, CO, 80905 EIN 84-1266717 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$241K
▲ 29.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$168K
Net assets
$949K
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
—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 Hester E & Edwin W Giddings Foundation— 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 rating68 mo reserves · +30% 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 Hester E & Edwin W Giddings Foundation: 68 mo reserves · +30% 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 Hester E & Edwin W Giddings Foundation— 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 Hester E & Edwin W Giddings Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1578 Gold Hill Mesa Dr, Colorado Spgs, CO, 80905
- City
- Colorado Spgs
- State
- Colorado
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $158K (FY2019) to $241K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $949K
Operating margin
30.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$949K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$949K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $240,663▲29.8% | $167,863▲12.2% | $948,868▲8.3% | $948,868▲8.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $185,384▲95.8% | $149,569▲14.4% | $875,745▲4.1% | $875,745▲4.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $94,701▼34.9% | $130,729▼8.5% | $841,604▼4.1% | $841,604▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $145,440▲426% | $142,846▲0.5% | $877,632▲0.3% | $877,632▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $27,658▼82.5% | $142,184▲23.2% | $875,038▼11.6% | $875,038▼11.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $158,426 | $115,377 | $989,564 | $989,564 | 990PF |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hester E & Edwin W Giddings Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Hester E & Edwin W Giddings Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 84-1266717, based in Colorado Spgs, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Hester E & Edwin W Giddings Foundation's EIN?
- Hester E & Edwin W Giddings Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-1266717.
- How much revenue does Hester E & Edwin W Giddings Foundation report?
- Hester E & Edwin W Giddings Foundation reported $240,663 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Hester E & Edwin W Giddings Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Hester E & Edwin W Giddings Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Hester E & Edwin W Giddings Foundation (EIN 84-1266717) 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.