Norman J and Gerry Sue Arnold Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbia, South Carolina, registered in 1966, with $402,603 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2024)
$403K
▼ 12.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$559K
Net assets
$5.8M
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 Norman J and Gerry Sue Arnold 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 Norman J and Gerry Sue Arnold Foundation: 125 mo reserves · -39% margin earns a D 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 Norman J and Gerry Sue Arnold 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 Norman J and Gerry Sue Arnold Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $161K (FY2013) to $403K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-38.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5.8M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $402,603▼12.3% | $559,205▲14.3% | $5,838,958▼2.6% | $5,838,958▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $458,874▲13.7% | $489,221▼4.2% | $5,995,560▼0.5% | $5,997,424▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $403,746▼38.7% | $510,779▼6.9% | $6,025,907▼1.7% | $6,025,907▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $658,669▲95.8% | $548,367▲15.5% | $6,132,940▲1.8% | $6,132,940▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $336,370▼4.4% | $474,864▼6.8% | $6,022,638▼2.2% | $6,022,638▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $351,943▼18.7% | $509,257▲15.9% | $6,161,132▼2.5% | $6,166,132▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $432,920▲6574% | $439,286▲34.0% | $6,318,446▼5.1% | $6,333,446▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $6,487▼87.3% | $327,920▲38.8% | $6,658,564▲205% | $6,658,564▲205% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $51,185▼91.8% | $236,237▲299% | $2,184,990▼9.1% | $2,184,990▼9.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $625,193▲289% | $59,218▼52.7% | $2,403,265▲30.9% | $2,403,265▲30.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $160,763 | $125,089 | $1,836,472 | $1,836,472 | 990PF |
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Data for Norman J and Gerry Sue Arnold Foundation (EIN 57-6029371) 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.