Sheldon F Reese Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, registered in 1980, with $570,167 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2025)
$570K
▲ 61.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$360K
Net assets
$5.1M
Employees
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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 Sheldon F Reese Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Sheldon F Reese Foundation: 169 mo reserves · +37% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Sheldon F Reese Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Sheldon F Reese Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $195K (FY2013) to $570K (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
36.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5.1M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $570,167▲61.5% | $359,722▲8.2% | $5,056,079▲4.3% | $5,056,079▲4.3% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $353,017▼49.6% | $332,415▲8.3% | $4,845,634▲0.4% | $4,845,634▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $699,869▲115% | $307,034▲8.1% | $4,825,032▲8.9% | $4,825,032▲8.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $325,474▼28.2% | $284,019▲14.5% | $4,432,197▲0.9% | $4,432,197▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $453,297▲97.1% | $248,072▼20.1% | $4,390,742▲4.9% | $4,390,742▲4.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $230,002▼23.8% | $310,528▲20.3% | $4,185,517▼1.9% | $4,185,517▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $301,948▼29.6% | $258,022▲27.1% | $4,266,043▲1.0% | $4,266,043▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $428,772▲62.5% | $203,044▼6.1% | $4,222,117▲5.6% | $4,222,117▲5.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $263,844▲46.8% | $216,249▼18.4% | $3,996,389▲1.2% | $3,996,389▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $179,729▼60.8% | $264,875▲12.6% | $3,950,405▼2.1% | $3,950,405▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $458,113▲56.4% | $235,135▲7.9% | $4,035,551▲5.8% | $4,035,551▲5.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $292,954▲50.1% | $217,947▼1.3% | $3,812,573▲2.0% | $3,812,573▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $195,200 | $220,752▲8.5% | $3,737,566▼0.7% | $3,737,566▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $203,428▲3.6% | $3,763,118▼3.4% | $3,763,118▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $196,291▲12.1% | $3,897,384▼2.9% | $3,897,384▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $175,069 | $4,012,394 | $4,012,394 | 990PF |
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Data for Sheldon F Reese Foundation (EIN 46-0358682) 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.