James D and Bess S Polis Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
James D and Bess S Polis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Laramie, Wyoming, registered in 1988, with $41,975 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
2824 Dover Dr, Laramie, WY, 82072 EIN 65-6016835 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2024)
$42K
▲ 17.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$121K
Net assets
$1.1M
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.
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 James D and Bess S Polis 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 rating105 mo reserves · -189% 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 James D and Bess S Polis Foundation: 105 mo reserves · -189% 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 James D and Bess S Polis 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 James D and Bess S Polis Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $157K (FY2013) to $42K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.1M
Operating margin
-188.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,975▲17.6% | $121,193▲72.6% | $1,055,606▼2.3% | $1,045,927▼7.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $35,683▼47.5% | $70,197▼0.7% | $1,080,377▼3.1% | $1,134,824▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $67,941▼69.5% | $70,679▲3.9% | $1,114,891▼0.4% | $1,114,891▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $222,422▼1.5% | $68,000▲16.2% | $1,119,359▲16.0% | $1,119,359▲16.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $225,887▲340% | $58,496▼41.5% | $964,937▲21.0% | $964,937▲21.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $51,301▼0.1% | $99,912▼16.8% | $797,546▼5.6% | $797,546▼5.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $51,353▲23.4% | $120,113▲9.8% | $844,459▼16.5% | $844,459▼16.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $41,602▼43.2% | $109,439▲8.2% | $1,011,827▼6.3% | $1,011,827▼6.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $73,302▼42.6% | $101,108▼35.8% | $1,079,664▼7.6% | $1,079,664▼7.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $127,656▼18.5% | $157,538▼13.8% | $1,169,028▲6.1% | $1,169,028▲6.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $156,705 | $182,697▲86.0% | $1,101,917▲2.5% | $1,101,917▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $98,220 | $1,075,430 | $1,075,430 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is James D and Bess S Polis Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. James D and Bess S Polis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 65-6016835, based in Laramie, Wyoming. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is James D and Bess S Polis Foundation's EIN?
- James D and Bess S Polis Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 65-6016835.
- How much revenue does James D and Bess S Polis Foundation report?
- James D and Bess S Polis Foundation reported $41,975 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does James D and Bess S Polis Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades James D and Bess S Polis Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for James D and Bess S Polis Foundation (EIN 65-6016835) 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.