Leo J Dowd Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Leo J Dowd Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbus, Nebraska, registered in 1965, with $113,422 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 129, Columbus, NE, 68602 EIN 47-6036428 Since 1965
Revenue (FY2023)
$113K
▼ 18.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$80K
Net assets
$1.3M
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 Leo J Dowd 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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating196 mo reserves · +30% 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 Leo J Dowd Foundation Inc: 196 mo reserves · +30% 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 Leo J Dowd 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 Leo J Dowd Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue held steady from $113K (FY2013) to $113K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.3M
Operating margin
29.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $113,422▼18.6% | $79,885▲0.6% | $1,304,486▲2.6% | $1,304,486▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $139,282▲95.6% | $79,406▲54.9% | $1,270,949▲4.9% | $1,270,949▲4.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $71,218▼2.5% | $51,275▲2.4% | $1,211,073▲1.7% | $1,211,073▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $73,077▲121% | $50,095▲3.6% | $1,191,130▲2.0% | $1,191,130▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $33,057▼74.8% | $48,374▼62.5% | $1,168,148▼1.3% | $1,168,148▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $131,037▲7.0% | $128,966▲287% | $1,183,465▲0.2% | $1,183,465▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $122,414▲2.2% | $33,365▲268% | $1,181,394▲8.2% | $1,181,394▲8.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $119,765▼46.7% | $9,061▼51.2% | $1,092,345▲11.3% | $1,092,345▲11.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $224,846▼31.9% | $18,562▼92.8% | $981,641▲26.6% | $981,641▲26.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $330,259▲192% | $259,130▲498% | $775,357▲10.1% | $775,357▲10.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $112,993 | $43,340▲22.1% | $704,228▲11.0% | $704,228▲11.0% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $35,484 | $634,575 | $634,575 | 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 Leo J Dowd Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Leo J Dowd Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-6036428, based in Columbus, Nebraska. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Leo J Dowd Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Leo J Dowd Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-6036428.
- How much revenue does Leo J Dowd Foundation Inc report?
- Leo J Dowd Foundation Inc reported $113,422 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Leo J Dowd Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Leo J Dowd Foundation Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Leo J Dowd Foundation Inc (EIN 47-6036428) 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.