Simon W Wardwell Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Simon W Wardwell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cranston, Rhode Island, registered in 2013, with $1,889,709 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2000 Chapel View Blvd Ste 350, Cranston, RI, 02920 EIN 45-3697597 Since 2013
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.9M
▼ 90.2% vs prior year
Public Safety median: $166K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.7M
Net assets
$17.9M
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 Simon W Wardwell 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 rating127 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 Simon W Wardwell Foundation: 127 mo reserves · +11% 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 Simon W Wardwell Foundation— 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 Simon W Wardwell Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2000 Chapel View Blvd Ste 350, Cranston, RI, 02920
- City
- Cranston
- State
- Rhode Island
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $400 (FY2012) to $1.9M (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $17.9M
Operating margin
10.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$17.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$17.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,889,709▼90.2% | $1,686,387▲6.6% | $17,905,644▲1.1% | $17,905,644▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $19,297,721▲2281% | $1,581,547▲53.0% | $17,702,322▼4.3% | $17,702,322▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $810,631▼58.9% | $1,033,928▲26.7% | $18,503,416▼1.2% | $18,503,416▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,973,818▼89.1% | $815,896▲5110% | $18,723,224▲3.2% | $18,723,224▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $18,139,474 | $15,661▲32527% | $18,145,393▲7436536% | $18,145,393▲7436536% | 990 |
| 2019 | $0▼100% | $48▲60.0% | $244▼16.4% | $244▼16.4% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $60 | $30▲50.0% | $292▲11.5% | $292▲11.5% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $0 | $20 | $262▼7.1% | $262▼7.1% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $0▼100% | $20 | $282▼6.6% | $282▼6.6% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $15▲200% | $0 | $302▲5.2% | $302▲5.2% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $5▲25.0% | $0 | $287▲1.8% | $287▲1.8% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $4▼99.0% | $0▼100% | $282▲1.4% | $282▲1.4% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $400 | $122 | $278 | $278 | 990EZ |
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 Simon W Wardwell Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Simon W Wardwell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-3697597, based in Cranston, Rhode Island. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Simon W Wardwell Foundation's EIN?
- Simon W Wardwell Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-3697597.
- How much revenue does Simon W Wardwell Foundation report?
- Simon W Wardwell Foundation reported $1,889,709 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Simon W Wardwell Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Simon W Wardwell Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Simon W Wardwell Foundation (EIN 45-3697597) 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.