John A and Gretchen Dinsdale Charitable Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
John A and Gretchen Dinsdale Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Central City, Nebraska, registered in 1998, with $286,859 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 275, Central City, NE, 68826 EIN 47-0811766 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$287K
▲ 28.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$252K
Net assets
$2.5M
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 John A and Gretchen Dinsdale Charitable 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 rating118 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 John A and Gretchen Dinsdale Charitable Foundation: 118 mo reserves · +12% 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 John A and Gretchen Dinsdale Charitable 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 John A and Gretchen Dinsdale Charitable 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 275, Central City, NE, 68826
- City
- Central City
- State
- Nebraska
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $171K (FY2013) to $287K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.5M
Operating margin
12.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $286,859▲28.7% | $252,269▲0.5% | $2,487,404▲1.4% | $2,487,404▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $222,885▼0.3% | $250,891▼8.5% | $2,452,814▼1.1% | $2,452,814▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $223,569▲130% | $274,315▲16.3% | $2,480,820▼2.0% | $2,480,820▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $97,210▼55.2% | $235,775▲7.8% | $2,531,566▼5.2% | $2,531,566▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $217,102▲20.7% | $218,624▼0.7% | $2,670,131▼0.1% | $2,670,131▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $179,831▼42.5% | $220,191▲8.8% | $2,671,653▼1.5% | $2,671,653▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $313,020▲81.1% | $202,293▲5.4% | $2,712,013▲4.3% | $2,712,014▲4.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $172,884▼31.0% | $191,931▲15.9% | $2,601,286▼0.7% | $2,601,286▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $250,615▲144% | $165,546▲0.1% | $2,620,333▲3.4% | $2,620,333▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $102,762▼41.6% | $165,343▲19.5% | $2,535,264▼2.4% | $2,535,264▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $176,007▲2.7% | $138,413▼2.7% | $2,597,845▲1.5% | $2,597,845▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $171,460 | $142,184▼7.8% | $2,560,251▲1.2% | $2,560,251▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $154,272▼0.1% | $2,530,975▼1.5% | $2,530,975▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $154,450 | $2,568,852 | $2,568,852 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is John A and Gretchen Dinsdale Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John A and Gretchen Dinsdale Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-0811766, based in Central City, Nebraska. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John A and Gretchen Dinsdale Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- John A and Gretchen Dinsdale Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-0811766.
- How much revenue does John A and Gretchen Dinsdale Charitable Foundation report?
- John A and Gretchen Dinsdale Charitable Foundation reported $286,859 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John A and Gretchen Dinsdale Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades John A and Gretchen Dinsdale Charitable Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for John A and Gretchen Dinsdale Charitable Foundation (EIN 47-0811766) 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.