Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Declining revenue
Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ridgefield, Connecticut, registered in 2015, with $54,307 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 937, Ridgefield, CT, 06877 EIN 47-2868299 Since 2015
Revenue (FY2024)
$54K
▲ 8.9% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$60K
Net assets
$3,652
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 Rodney M Gould 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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · -11% 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 Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc: 1 mo reserves · -11% 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 Rodney M Gould 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 Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 937, Ridgefield, CT, 06877
- City
- Ridgefield
- State
- Connecticut
- Subcategory
- Philanthropy Programs
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $27K (FY2016) to $54K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $3,652
Operating margin
-10.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3,652
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3,652
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,307▲8.9% | $60,249▲10.3% | $3,652▼61.9% | $3,652▼74.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $49,878▼35.2% | $54,642▼40.0% | $9,594▼22.9% | $14,248▲14.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $76,921▼39.3% | $91,085▼32.7% | $12,437▼53.2% | $12,437▼53.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $126,800▲33.4% | $135,435▲47.8% | $26,601▼24.5% | $26,601▼24.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $95,067▲43.7% | $91,612▲102% | $35,236▲10.9% | $35,236▲10.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $66,164▲134% | $45,270▲2.4% | $31,781▲206% | $31,781▲206% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $28,326▼61.3% | $44,194▼13.5% | $10,387▼60.4% | $10,387▼60.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $73,110▲172% | $51,075▲13.7% | $26,255▲522% | $26,255▲522% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $26,910 | $44,913 | $4,220 | $4,220 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-2868299, based in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-2868299.
- How much revenue does Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc report?
- Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc reported $54,307 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc (EIN 47-2868299) 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.