Legends of Gold Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Legends of Gold Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Beresford, South Dakota, registered in 2011, with $281,299 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
47256 297th Street, Beresford, SD, 57004 EIN 27-3794971 Since 2011
Revenue (FY2024)
$281K
▼ 37.1% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2024)
$298K
Net assets
$508K
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 Legends of Gold Inc— 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 rating21 mo reserves · -6% 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 Legends of Gold Inc: 21 mo reserves · -6% 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 Legends of Gold 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 Legends of Gold Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 47256 297th Street, Beresford, SD, 57004
- City
- Beresford
- State
- South Dakota
- Category
- Recreation & Sports
- Subcategory
- Amateur Sports
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $169K (FY2012) to $281K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2,092Net assets $508K
Operating margin
-5.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$511K
Total liabilities
$2,092
Net assets
$508K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $281,299▼37.1% | $297,610▼32.0% | $508,472▼3.1% | $510,564▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $447,190▼17.2% | $437,493▼18.5% | $524,783▲1.9% | $542,175▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $539,881▲23.7% | $536,536▲24.0% | $515,086▲0.7% | $582,214▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $436,582▼16.4% | $432,752▼5.4% | $511,741▲0.8% | $511,741▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $521,930▲29.3% | $457,354▲15.4% | $507,911▲20.6% | $507,911▼31.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $403,753▼21.4% | $396,489▲1.4% | $421,282▲45.9% | $736,736▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $513,423▲18.8% | $390,947▼8.8% | $288,751▼2.0% | $702,781▲28.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $432,218▲12.4% | $428,698▲25.3% | $294,522▼37.6% | $547,607▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $384,566▲35.9% | $342,237▲86.3% | $472,213▼4.3% | $555,345▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $283,017▼14.3% | $183,659▼12.1% | $493,283▲25.2% | $493,283▲25.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $330,375▼7.0% | $209,051▼20.3% | $393,925▼8.7% | $393,925▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $355,382▲110% | $262,140▲88.2% | $431,657▲807% | $431,657▲55.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | $169,472 | $139,296 | $47,600 | $278,182 | 990EZ |
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.
Grants received · $276K total
11 grants to Legends of Gold Inc totaling $276K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford | Community health improvement services | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Sanford | Community health improvement services | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Sanford | Program support | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Sanford | Program support | 2021 | $40,000 |
| Sanford | Donation to training center for youth athletes to quality for the olympics - yearly donation $40k; easter wrestling tournament support $1500 | 2020 | $41,500 |
| Sanford | Donation to training center for youth athletes to quality for the olympics - yearly donation $40k; legends grant $4,800 | 2019 | $44,800 |
| Sanford | General support | 2017 | $21,425 |
| Sanford | General support | 2016 | $22,500 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Programs | 2016 | $10,850 |
| Sanford | General support | 2015 | $25,000 |
| Sanford | General support | 2014 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Legends of Gold Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Legends of Gold Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-3794971, based in Beresford, South Dakota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Legends of Gold Inc's EIN?
- Legends of Gold Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-3794971.
- How much revenue does Legends of Gold Inc report?
- Legends of Gold Inc reported $281,299 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Legends of Gold Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Legends of Gold Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Legends of Gold Inc (EIN 27-3794971) 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.