Melvin S Cohen Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, registered in 1964, with $2,016,357 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.0M
▲ 7.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.0M
Net assets
$35.0M
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 Melvin S Cohen 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 →
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 S Cohen Foundation Inc: 209 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a B+ 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 Melvin S Cohen 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 →
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 S Cohen Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $788K (FY2020) to $2.0M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
0.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$35.0M
Total liabilities
-$1,873
Net assets
$35.0M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,016,357▲7.9% | $2,008,767▼2.5% | $35,033,595 | $35,031,722 | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,869,560▲143% | $2,060,920▼4.8% | $35,026,005▼0.5% | $35,024,613▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $767,906▲61.1% | $2,163,769▼7.4% | $35,217,365▼3.8% | $35,218,156▼3.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $476,716▼39.5% | $2,335,859▼56.2% | $36,613,228▼4.8% | $36,613,228▼4.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $788,445 | $5,338,994 | $38,472,371 | $38,472,371 | 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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Data for Melvin S Cohen Foundation Inc (EIN 39-6075009) 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.