Mcdonald-wright Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Palm Springs, California, registered in 1997, with $26,803 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2024)
$27K
▲ 2341.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$31K
Net assets
$269K
Employees
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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 Mcdonald-wright Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Mcdonald-wright Foundation: 105 mo reserves · -15% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Mcdonald-wright Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Mcdonald-wright Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $12K (FY2014) to $27K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-14.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$269K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$269K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,803▲2341% | $30,801▲250% | $268,674▼1.5% | $268,674▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | -$1,196▼106% | $8,801▲9.3% | $272,672▼3.5% | $272,672▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $19,644▼74.2% | $8,049▼87.3% | $282,669▲4.2% | $282,669▲4.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $76,017▲295% | $63,347▲122% | $271,162▲4.9% | $271,162▲4.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $19,253▼34.6% | $28,550▼1.8% | $258,492▼3.3% | $258,492▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $29,418▼47.3% | $29,088▲193% | $267,353▲0.1% | $267,353▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $55,836▲64.9% | $9,928▼61.1% | $266,960▲20.8% | $266,960▲20.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $33,867▲422% | $25,502▲1049% | $221,052▲3.9% | $221,052▲3.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $6,485▼66.8% | $2,219▼59.0% | $212,687▲2.0% | $212,687▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $19,509▲56.5% | $5,406▼23.0% | $208,421▲7.3% | $208,421▲7.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $12,464 | $7,020 | $194,318 | $194,318 | 990PF |
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Data for Mcdonald-wright Foundation (EIN 95-4530438) 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.