Sandra & John Gates Charitable Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Sandra & John Gates Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, registered in 2018, with $13,671 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
77 E King St, Shippensburg, PA, 17257 EIN 82-3471704 Since 2018
Revenue (FY2025)
$14K
▲ 75.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$13K
Net assets
$194K
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 Sandra & John Gates Charitable Foundation— 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 rating178 mo reserves · +4% 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 Sandra & John Gates Charitable Foundation: 178 mo reserves · +4% 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 Sandra & John Gates Charitable 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 Sandra & John Gates Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 77 E King St, Shippensburg, PA, 17257
- City
- Shippensburg
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $224K (FY2018) to $14K (FY2025) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $194K
Operating margin
4.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$194K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$194K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,671▲75.3% | $13,073▼11.0% | $194,134▲0.1% | $194,134▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $7,800▲36.1% | $14,697▼2.9% | $193,903▼3.4% | $193,903▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $5,733▲345% | $15,129▼2.0% | $200,767▼4.5% | $200,767▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$2,343▼108% | $15,432▲2.1% | $210,163▼7.8% | $210,163▼7.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $28,864▲32.9% | $15,111▲1.0% | $227,938▲6.4% | $227,938▲6.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $21,721▲101% | $14,961▲5.2% | $214,185▲3.3% | $214,185▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $10,812▼95.2% | $14,228▲8.3% | $207,425▼1.6% | $207,425▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $223,983 | $13,142 | $210,841 | $210,841 | 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 Sandra & John Gates Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sandra & John Gates Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 82-3471704, based in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sandra & John Gates Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Sandra & John Gates Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 82-3471704.
- How much revenue does Sandra & John Gates Charitable Foundation report?
- Sandra & John Gates Charitable Foundation reported $13,671 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Sandra & John Gates Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Sandra & John Gates Charitable Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Sandra & John Gates Charitable Foundation (EIN 82-3471704) 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.