Sand County Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Sand County Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Madison, Wisconsin, registered in 1965, with $7,327,567 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
44 E Mifflin St Ste 1005, Madison, WI, 53703 EIN 39-6089450 Since 1965
Revenue (FY2023)
$7.3M
▼ 23.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$7.5M
Net assets
$16.8M
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.
B
—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 Sand County 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 rating27 mo reserves · -3% 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 Sand County Foundation Inc: 27 mo reserves · -3% 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 Sand County 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 →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Sand County Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.4M (FY2014) to $7.3M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $686KNet assets $16.8M
Operating margin
-2.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$17.5M
Total liabilities
$686K
Net assets
$16.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7,327,567▼23.7% | $7,536,098▲14.5% | $16,799,756▲7.9% | $17,485,614▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $9,598,224▲56.0% | $6,579,675▲75.9% | $15,565,212▲2.9% | $16,718,946▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $6,154,396▲85.2% | $3,741,399▲25.2% | $15,130,305▲25.8% | $15,482,706▲26.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,323,113▲54.3% | $2,988,662▲5.7% | $12,030,141▲19.1% | $12,263,056▲19.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,153,007▼13.2% | $2,828,358▲22.5% | $10,100,253▲10.0% | $10,254,986▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,480,454▲59.1% | $2,307,957▲7.6% | $9,180,269▼4.1% | $9,365,875▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,558,616▼4.7% | $2,145,522▼6.6% | $9,576,791▲1.0% | $9,791,626▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,635,280▼62.1% | $2,297,818▲2.1% | $9,481,175▼2.6% | $9,700,626▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $4,318,306▲83.2% | $2,251,147▲7.1% | $9,730,623▲17.8% | $9,817,419▲15.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,356,586 | $2,102,512 | $8,260,583 | $8,472,358 | 990 |
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.
Grants received · $2.8M total
54 grants to Sand County Foundation Inc totaling $2.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | Philanthropy | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | General operations | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Triple your impact match 2024 | 2024 | $9,750 |
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2023 | $150,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Improve agriculture in lake michigan | 2023 | $96,467 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Philanthropy | 2023 | $85,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Conservation assistance | 2023 | $20,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $10,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Philanthropy | 2022 | $75,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Regenerative agriculture | 2022 | $63,578 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | — | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | General operations | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Ascendium corporate match - triple your impact, 12/2022 | 2022 | $9,750 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | General support | 2022 | $5,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Sand County Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sand County Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-6089450, based in Madison, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sand County Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Sand County Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-6089450.
- How much revenue does Sand County Foundation Inc report?
- Sand County Foundation Inc reported $7,327,567 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Sand County Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Sand County Foundation Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Sand County Foundation Inc (EIN 39-6089450) 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.