Ransford Ray and Clara J Gould Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Ransford Ray and Clara J Gould Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 1971, with $47,519 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 634, Milwaukee, WI, 53201 EIN 41-6056658 Since 1971
Revenue (FY2024)
$48K
▲ 13.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$55K
Net assets
$638K
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 Ransford Ray and Clara J Gould Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating139 mo reserves · -16% 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 Ransford Ray and Clara J Gould Foundation: 139 mo reserves · -16% margin earns a C+ 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 Ransford Ray and Clara J Gould 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 Ransford Ray and Clara J Gould Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $58K (FY2013) to $48K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $638K
Operating margin
-16.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$638K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$638K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,519▲13.3% | $55,153▲4.8% | $637,688▼1.2% | $637,688▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $41,956▲91.0% | $52,622▼18.1% | $645,578▼1.4% | $645,578▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $21,964▼59.9% | $64,287▲24.8% | $654,814▼6.1% | $654,814▼6.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $54,823▲9.6% | $51,501▼3.7% | $697,136▲0.5% | $697,136▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $50,039▼0.9% | $53,494▼1.1% | $693,813▼0.5% | $693,813▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $50,489▲57.1% | $54,087▲5.3% | $697,272▼0.7% | $697,272▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $32,143▼39.2% | $51,342▲5.5% | $701,921▼2.7% | $701,921▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $52,885▲113% | $48,682▲8.7% | $721,183▲0.1% | $721,183▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $24,873▼57.8% | $44,783▼14.0% | $720,160▼2.7% | $720,160▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $58,994▼34.8% | $52,065▼7.8% | $740,070▲0.9% | $740,070▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $90,469▲55.4% | $56,469▲18.3% | $733,142▲4.9% | $733,142▲4.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $58,207 | $47,731▼4.7% | $699,141▲1.5% | $699,141▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $50,080▼4.0% | $688,667▼4.1% | $688,667▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $52,158▼26.8% | $717,974▲5.0% | $717,974▲5.0% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $71,253 | $683,944 | $683,944 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ransford Ray and Clara J Gould Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ransford Ray and Clara J Gould Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-6056658, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ransford Ray and Clara J Gould Foundation's EIN?
- Ransford Ray and Clara J Gould Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-6056658.
- How much revenue does Ransford Ray and Clara J Gould Foundation report?
- Ransford Ray and Clara J Gould Foundation reported $47,519 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ransford Ray and Clara J Gould Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Ransford Ray and Clara J Gould Foundation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ransford Ray and Clara J Gould Foundation (EIN 41-6056658) 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.