John W and Mary M Koessler Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
John W and Mary M Koessler Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buffalo, New York, registered in 1992, with $24,415 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
976 Delaware Ave Ste 2, Buffalo, NY, 14209 EIN 16-1406643 Since 1992
Revenue (FY2024)
$24K
▲ 50.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$46K
Net assets
$787K
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 John W and Mary M Koessler Foundation Inc— 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 rating207 mo reserves · -87% 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 W and Mary M Koessler Foundation Inc: 207 mo reserves · -87% 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 John W and Mary M Koessler Foundation Inc— 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 W and Mary M Koessler Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $40K (FY2013) to $24K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $787K
Operating margin
-87.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$787K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$787K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,415▲50.6% | $45,715▲3.2% | $787,320▼2.6% | $787,320▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $16,216▲191% | $44,302▲9.4% | $808,620▼3.4% | $808,620▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $5,582▼96.7% | $40,495▲545% | $836,706▼4.0% | $836,706▼4.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $171,365▼75.7% | $6,276▲182% | $871,619▲23.4% | $871,619▲23.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $703,911 | $2,225▲985% | $706,530▲14486% | $706,530▲14486% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $0 | $205▲13.9% | $4,844▼4.1% | $4,844▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $0 | $180 | $5,049▼3.4% | $5,049▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $0 | $180 | $5,229▼3.3% | $5,229▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $0 | $0▼100% | $5,409 | $5,409 | 990PF |
| 2015 | $0▼100% | $201▼99.9% | $5,409▼3.6% | $5,409▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $17,412▼56.4% | $172,706▼0.1% | $5,610▼96.5% | $5,610▼96.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $39,951 | $172,812▼25.3% | $160,904▼45.2% | $160,904▼45.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $231,420▲92.1% | $293,765▼38.4% | $293,765▼38.4% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $120,475 | $477,053 | $477,053 | 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 John W and Mary M Koessler Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John W and Mary M Koessler Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-1406643, based in Buffalo, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John W and Mary M Koessler Foundation Inc's EIN?
- John W and Mary M Koessler Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-1406643.
- How much revenue does John W and Mary M Koessler Foundation Inc report?
- John W and Mary M Koessler Foundation Inc reported $24,415 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John W and Mary M Koessler Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades John W and Mary M Koessler Foundation Inc F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for John W and Mary M Koessler Foundation Inc (EIN 16-1406643) 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.