Kahle-austin Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Kahle-austin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Biddeford, Maine, registered in 1998, with $8,900,485 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
319 Main St, Biddeford, ME, 04005 EIN 91-1816164 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$8.9M
▲ 721.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.1M
Net assets
$161.7M
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.
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 Kahle-austin 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 rating1766 mo reserves · +88% 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 Kahle-austin Foundation: 1766 mo reserves · +88% 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 Kahle-austin 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 Kahle-austin Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 319 Main St, Biddeford, ME, 04005
- City
- Biddeford
- State
- Maine
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.6M (FY2014) to $8.9M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $41KNet assets $161.7M
Operating margin
87.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$161.8M
Total liabilities
$41K
Net assets
$161.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,900,485▲721% | $1,099,053▼83.0% | $161,743,945▲11.0% | $161,785,070▲10.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | -$1,432,933▼1414% | $6,472,483▲48.7% | $145,684,562▲7.2% | $147,121,537▲8.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$94,656▼101% | $4,354,109▲76.3% | $135,895,501▼13.5% | $135,928,138▼13.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $9,038,637▼70.5% | $2,469,717▼69.3% | $157,039,315▲5.1% | $157,284,385▲2.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $30,647,959▲34.5% | $8,040,754▼59.5% | $149,365,735▲25.4% | $152,782,828▲28.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $22,784,241▲246% | $19,848,679▲328% | $119,136,757▲14.0% | $119,136,757▲14.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $6,593,262▼74.8% | $4,633,499▼42.5% | $104,483,456▼4.8% | $104,484,055▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $26,208,048▼37.7% | $8,055,112▲269% | $109,787,227▲24.9% | $109,855,882▲24.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $42,068,166▲2845% | $2,185,340▼23.9% | $87,891,292▲92.6% | $87,954,292▲92.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $1,428,365▼59.9% | $2,871,224▲7.6% | $45,630,167▼5.1% | $45,637,526▼5.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $3,564,797 | $2,669,502 | $48,069,507 | $48,110,512 | 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 Kahle-austin Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Kahle-austin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-1816164, based in Biddeford, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Kahle-austin Foundation's EIN?
- Kahle-austin Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-1816164.
- How much revenue does Kahle-austin Foundation report?
- Kahle-austin Foundation reported $8,900,485 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Kahle-austin Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Kahle-austin Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Kahle-austin Foundation (EIN 91-1816164) 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.