J A Wedum Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
J A Wedum Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Plymouth, Minnesota, registered in 1963, with $32,945,038 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Two Carlson Parkway North, Plymouth, MN, 55447 EIN 41-6025661 Since 1963
Revenue (FY2023)
$32.9M
▲ 16.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$29.1M
Net assets
$90.7M
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
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 J A Wedum Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating37 mo reserves · +12% 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 J A Wedum Foundation: 37 mo reserves · +12% margin earns a A 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 J A Wedum 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 J A Wedum Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $36.7M (FY2013) to $32.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $73.6MNet assets $90.7M
Operating margin
11.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$164.3M
Total liabilities
$73.6M
Net assets
$90.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $32,945,038▲16.9% | $29,064,403▲9.2% | $90,705,773▲4.8% | $164,265,416▲8.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $28,181,017▼0.9% | $26,608,240▼8.1% | $86,516,395▲2.0% | $150,939,494▲6.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $28,441,684▼5.6% | $28,947,270▲29.9% | $84,780,161▼0.6% | $141,295,178▼15.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $30,141,821▼46.5% | $22,284,335▼1.4% | $85,306,713▲11.2% | $166,620,962▲26.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $56,321,347▲34.0% | $22,604,205▼22.3% | $76,715,994▲78.4% | $132,054,818▲11.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $42,017,334▲0.6% | $29,097,193▼13.8% | $42,999,197▲44.1% | $118,226,776▼8.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $41,776,907▲18.3% | $33,748,979▲10.3% | $29,841,335▲37.9% | $128,527,754▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $35,320,198▲1.2% | $30,605,801▼3.8% | $21,632,536▲28.2% | $130,325,319▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $34,916,699▼4.6% | $31,806,789▼0.1% | $16,869,109▲23.2% | $129,440,178▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $36,594,434▼0.3% | $31,830,311▲0.2% | $13,690,592▲68.8% | $127,116,728▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $36,702,426 | $31,768,211▼18.4% | $8,108,589▲117% | $127,220,845▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $38,923,549▲1.1% | $3,733,358▲140% | $124,865,264▼24.6% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $38,483,656 | -$9,234,095 | $165,506,570 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is J A Wedum Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. J A Wedum Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-6025661, based in Plymouth, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is J A Wedum Foundation's EIN?
- J A Wedum Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-6025661.
- How much revenue does J A Wedum Foundation report?
- J A Wedum Foundation reported $32,945,038 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does J A Wedum Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades J A Wedum Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for J A Wedum Foundation (EIN 41-6025661) 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.