J W Gardner II Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
J W Gardner II Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Quincy, Illinois, registered in 2001, with $925,212 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 140, Quincy, IL, 62306 EIN 37-1404507 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2024)
$925K
▲ 71.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$383K
Net assets
$4.1M
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 J W Gardner II 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 rating129 mo reserves · +59% 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 W Gardner II Foundation: 129 mo reserves · +59% 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 J W Gardner II 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 J W Gardner II Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 140, Quincy, IL, 62306
- City
- Quincy
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $242K (FY2015) to $925K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $4.1M
Operating margin
58.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$4.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $925,212▲71.7% | $383,403▲12.6% | $4,109,202▲15.2% | $4,109,202▲15.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $538,907▲66.9% | $340,446▼17.3% | $3,567,393▲5.9% | $3,567,393▲5.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $322,885▼23.6% | $411,454▲14.8% | $3,368,932▼2.4% | $3,368,932▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $422,815▲20.3% | $358,475▲9.7% | $3,452,501▲1.9% | $3,452,501▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $351,498▲164% | $326,632▲2.8% | $3,388,161▲0.7% | $3,388,161▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $133,345▼56.5% | $317,831▲5.3% | $3,363,295▼5.2% | $3,363,295▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $306,553▲12.6% | $301,831▲18.5% | $3,547,781▲0.1% | $3,547,781▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $272,214▲0.3% | $254,646▲6.1% | $3,544,802▲0.5% | $3,544,802▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $271,468▲12.2% | $239,942▼18.7% | $3,525,807▲0.9% | $3,525,807▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $241,938 | $295,251 | $3,495,259 | $3,495,259 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is J W Gardner II Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. J W Gardner II Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 37-1404507, based in Quincy, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is J W Gardner II Foundation's EIN?
- J W Gardner II Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 37-1404507.
- How much revenue does J W Gardner II Foundation report?
- J W Gardner II Foundation reported $925,212 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does J W Gardner II Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades J W Gardner II Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for J W Gardner II Foundation (EIN 37-1404507) 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.