Michael W@louis Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, registered in 2017, with $1,184,559 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.2M
▲ 59.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$886K
Net assets
$7.5M
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 Michael W@louis Charitable 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 Michael W@louis Charitable Foundation: 102 mo reserves · +25% 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 Michael W@louis Charitable 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 Michael W@louis Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $557K (FY2017) to $1.2M (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
25.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$7.5M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,184,559▲59.5% | $886,235▲33.2% | $7,536,920▲4.1% | $7,536,920▲4.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $742,734▲29.5% | $665,365▼17.1% | $7,238,562▲1.1% | $7,238,562▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $573,501▼63.8% | $802,390▲0.2% | $7,161,662▼3.1% | $7,161,662▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,584,575▼1.1% | $800,629▼1.0% | $7,391,595▲11.9% | $7,391,595▲11.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,601,427▲86.1% | $808,835▲8.6% | $6,607,538▲13.7% | $6,607,538▲13.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $860,322▲54.3% | $744,883▼6.6% | $5,809,425▲4.1% | $5,809,425▲4.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $557,470 | $797,638 | $5,582,106 | $5,582,106 | 990PF |
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Data for Michael W@louis Charitable Foundation (EIN 81-3640917) 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.