Robert E Ringdahl Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Robert E Ringdahl Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, registered in 1992, with $1,135,636 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 1626, La Crosse, WI, 54602 EIN 39-1737656 Since 1992
Revenue (FY2025)
$1.1M
▲ 226.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$289K
Net assets
$5.4M
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 Robert E Ringdahl 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 rating225 mo reserves · +75% 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 Robert E Ringdahl Foundation Inc: 225 mo reserves · +75% 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 Robert E Ringdahl 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 Robert E Ringdahl Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $2.8M (FY2013) to $1.1M (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $5.4M
Operating margin
74.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,135,636▲226% | $288,603▲10.7% | $5,420,818▲16.0% | $5,420,818▲16.0% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $348,179▲16.9% | $260,821▲0.6% | $4,674,483▲1.9% | $4,674,483▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $297,766▲21.3% | $259,149▼10.1% | $4,587,892▲0.8% | $4,587,892▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $245,454▼55.2% | $288,317▲23.2% | $4,549,275▼1.1% | $4,549,275▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $547,368▼23.8% | $234,072▲7.9% | $4,598,966▲7.2% | $4,598,966▲7.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $718,450▲174% | $216,986▲1.5% | $4,289,630▲13.2% | $4,289,630▲13.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $262,016▼27.4% | $213,873▲6.6% | $3,788,166▲1.3% | $3,788,166▲1.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $360,847▲7.9% | $200,691▲6.7% | $3,740,023▲4.5% | $3,740,023▲4.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $334,280▲310% | $188,173▲0.2% | $3,579,867▲4.2% | $3,579,867▲4.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $81,613▼63.2% | $187,863▲2.0% | $3,434,095▼3.0% | $3,434,095▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $221,961▼33.3% | $184,102▲212% | $3,540,569▲1.1% | $3,540,569▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $332,939▼88.2% | $58,972▲104% | $3,502,710▲8.5% | $3,502,710▲8.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $2,825,579 | $28,869▲26.7% | $3,228,743▲647% | $3,228,743▲647% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $22,791▼8.1% | $432,033▼3.0% | $432,033▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $24,807 | $445,244 | $445,244 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Robert E Ringdahl Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Robert E Ringdahl Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-1737656, based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Robert E Ringdahl Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Robert E Ringdahl Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-1737656.
- How much revenue does Robert E Ringdahl Foundation Inc report?
- Robert E Ringdahl Foundation Inc reported $1,135,636 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Robert E Ringdahl Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Robert E Ringdahl Foundation Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Robert E Ringdahl Foundation Inc (EIN 39-1737656) 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.