R & J Cope Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
R & J Cope Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 2017, with $217,010 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
812 East State Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53202 EIN 82-1039876 Since 2017
Revenue (FY2025)
$217K
▲ 140.9% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$70K
Net assets
$580K
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 R & J Cope 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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating100 mo reserves · +68% 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 R & J Cope Foundation Inc: 100 mo reserves · +68% 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 R & J Cope 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 →
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 R & J Cope Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 812 East State Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
- City
- Milwaukee
- State
- Wisconsin
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $14K (FY2017) to $217K (FY2025) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $580K
Operating margin
67.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$580K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$580K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $217,010▲141% | $69,794▼18.4% | $579,780▲34.0% | $579,780▲34.0% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $90,080▲316% | $85,560▲93.1% | $432,564▲1.1% | $432,564▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $21,653▼70.3% | $44,307▼0.2% | $428,044▼5.0% | $428,044▼5.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $72,975▲157% | $44,392▼5.0% | $450,698▲5.8% | $450,698▲5.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $28,358▲207% | $46,710▲7.0% | $426,117▼4.1% | $426,117▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | -$26,475▼149% | $43,660▲3.4% | $444,469▼13.6% | $444,469▼13.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $54,256▲134% | $42,224▼26.0% | $514,604▲2.4% | $514,604▲2.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $23,218▲61.3% | $57,047▲148% | $502,306▼7.1% | $502,306▼7.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $14,397 | $23,047 | $540,604 | $540,604 | 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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Frequently asked questions
- Is R & J Cope Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. R & J Cope Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 82-1039876, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is R & J Cope Foundation Inc's EIN?
- R & J Cope Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 82-1039876.
- How much revenue does R & J Cope Foundation Inc report?
- R & J Cope Foundation Inc reported $217,010 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does R & J Cope Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades R & J Cope Foundation Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for R & J Cope Foundation Inc (EIN 82-1039876) 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.