Pamela K Watanabe-gerdes & Kyle E Gerdes Charitable Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Pamela K Watanabe-gerdes & Kyle E Gerdes Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Waterloo, Nebraska, registered in 2001, with $75,605 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
24321 Leavenworth Cir, Waterloo, NE, 68069 EIN 47-0837289 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2024)
$76K
▲ 3141.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$29K
Net assets
$50K
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+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Pamela K Watanabe-gerdes & Kyle E Gerdes 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 →
AFinancial health25% of the rating21 mo reserves · +62% 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 Pamela K Watanabe-gerdes & Kyle E Gerdes Charitable Foundation: 21 mo reserves · +62% margin earns a A 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 Pamela K Watanabe-gerdes & Kyle E Gerdes 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 →
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 Pamela K Watanabe-gerdes & Kyle E Gerdes Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 24321 Leavenworth Cir, Waterloo, NE, 68069
- City
- Waterloo
- State
- Nebraska
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $30K (FY2013) to $76K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $50K
Operating margin
62.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$50K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$50K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $75,605▲3141% | $28,555▲7.9% | $50,395▲1407% | $50,395▲1407% | 990PF |
| 2023 | -$2,486▲49.1% | $26,465▼45.1% | $3,345▼89.6% | $3,345▼89.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$4,886▼102% | $48,163▼61.2% | $32,296▼62.2% | $32,296▼62.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $199,273▲21597% | $123,996▲157% | $85,345▲748% | $85,345▲748% | 990PF |
| 2020 | -$927▲54.0% | $48,256▲100% | $10,068▼83.0% | $10,068▼83.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | -$2,014▼148% | $24,121▼9.1% | $59,251▼30.6% | $59,251▼30.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $4,185▼92.6% | $26,528▲19.5% | $85,386▼20.7% | $85,386▼20.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $56,704▼26.9% | $22,192▼14.4% | $107,729▲47.1% | $107,729▲47.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $77,546 | $25,939▼30.8% | $73,217▲239% | $73,217▲239% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $0▼100% | $37,460▲58.8% | $21,610▼63.4% | $21,610▼63.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $74,982▲151% | $23,595▼57.3% | $59,070▲669% | $59,070▲669% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $29,865 | $55,245▼3.6% | $7,683▼76.8% | $7,683▼76.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $57,300▼42.4% | $33,063▲104% | $33,063▲104% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $99,533▲17.8% | $16,215▼83.6% | $16,215▼83.6% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $84,499 | $98,611 | $98,611 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Pamela K Watanabe-gerdes & Kyle E Gerdes Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Pamela K Watanabe-gerdes & Kyle E Gerdes Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-0837289, based in Waterloo, Nebraska. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Pamela K Watanabe-gerdes & Kyle E Gerdes Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Pamela K Watanabe-gerdes & Kyle E Gerdes Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-0837289.
- How much revenue does Pamela K Watanabe-gerdes & Kyle E Gerdes Charitable Foundation report?
- Pamela K Watanabe-gerdes & Kyle E Gerdes Charitable Foundation reported $75,605 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Pamela K Watanabe-gerdes & Kyle E Gerdes Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Pamela K Watanabe-gerdes & Kyle E Gerdes Charitable Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Pamela K Watanabe-gerdes & Kyle E Gerdes Charitable Foundation (EIN 47-0837289) 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.