Melvin F Wagner Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Melvin F Wagner Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 1970, with $828,610 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 634, Milwaukee, WI, 53201 EIN 39-6129125 Since 1970
Revenue (FY2024)
$829K
▲ 21.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$559K
Net assets
$7.8M
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 Melvin F Wagner 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 rating167 mo reserves · +33% 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 Melvin F Wagner Foundation: 167 mo reserves · +33% 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 Melvin F Wagner 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 Melvin F Wagner Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $936K (FY2013) to $829K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $7.8M
Operating margin
32.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$7.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $828,610▲21.9% | $558,948▲8.3% | $7,790,679▲3.6% | $7,790,679▲3.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $679,542▲92.4% | $516,295▼14.5% | $7,521,056▲2.2% | $7,521,056▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $353,136▼65.9% | $603,731▲8.8% | $7,357,706▼3.3% | $7,357,706▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,034,549▲203% | $554,946▲7.4% | $7,609,057▲6.7% | $7,609,057▲6.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $341,291▼23.3% | $516,672▲4.3% | $7,129,454▼2.4% | $7,129,454▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $444,757▼40.8% | $495,484▼8.2% | $7,304,927▼0.7% | $7,304,927▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $750,833▲10.4% | $539,591▲7.3% | $7,354,560▲1.8% | $7,354,560▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $680,214▲124% | $502,906▲4.1% | $7,226,129▲1.7% | $7,226,129▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $303,901▼7.0% | $482,943▼5.9% | $7,105,956▼1.5% | $7,105,956▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $326,932▼59.4% | $513,344▼5.7% | $7,217,132▼2.5% | $7,217,132▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $804,812▼14.0% | $544,338▲15.5% | $7,403,544▲3.6% | $7,403,544▲3.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $935,620 | $471,221▲2.5% | $7,143,068▲7.0% | $7,143,068▲7.0% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $459,783▼4.0% | $6,678,669▼3.0% | $6,678,669▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $478,698▲4.9% | $6,886,570▼2.4% | $6,886,570▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $456,262 | $7,056,152 | $7,056,152 | 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 Melvin F Wagner Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Melvin F Wagner Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-6129125, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Melvin F Wagner Foundation's EIN?
- Melvin F Wagner Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-6129125.
- How much revenue does Melvin F Wagner Foundation report?
- Melvin F Wagner Foundation reported $828,610 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Melvin F Wagner Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Melvin F Wagner Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Melvin F Wagner Foundation (EIN 39-6129125) 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.