Sylvia & William W Gretsch Memorial Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Sylvia & William W Gretsch Memorial Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ridgeland, South Carolina, registered in 1988, with $228,751 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 358, Ridgeland, SC, 29936 EIN 57-0834797 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2024)
$229K
▲ 706.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$104K
Net assets
$1.5M
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 Sylvia & William W Gretsch Memorial 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 rating172 mo reserves · +54% 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 Sylvia & William W Gretsch Memorial Foundation: 172 mo reserves · +54% 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 Sylvia & William W Gretsch Memorial 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 Sylvia & William W Gretsch Memorial Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 358, Ridgeland, SC, 29936
- City
- Ridgeland
- State
- South Carolina
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $62K (FY2013) to $229K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.5M
Operating margin
54.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $228,751▲706% | $104,458▼6.6% | $1,499,785▲10.6% | $1,499,785▲10.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $28,364▲44.2% | $111,814▼73.0% | $1,356,090▼6.2% | $1,356,090▼6.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $19,676▼97.8% | $413,558▲168% | $1,445,875▼20.9% | $1,445,875▼20.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $894,214▲4217% | $154,440▲445% | $1,828,004▲68.1% | $1,828,004▲68.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $20,716▼25.2% | $28,357▼42.6% | $1,087,208▼0.7% | $1,087,208▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $27,700▼36.9% | $49,369▲7.9% | $1,094,849▼1.9% | $1,094,849▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $43,885▼17.2% | $45,767▼16.7% | $1,116,518▼0.2% | $1,116,518▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $53,033▼4.0% | $54,964▼16.8% | $1,118,400▲0.8% | $1,118,400▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $55,232▼36.9% | $66,042▲6.8% | $1,109,016▲1.0% | $1,109,016▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $87,515▲234% | $61,842▼2.7% | $1,097,511▲2.4% | $1,097,511▲2.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $26,196▼57.7% | $63,589▼87.8% | $1,071,838▼3.4% | $1,071,838▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $61,985 | $520,092▲877% | $1,109,231▼28.9% | $1,109,231▼28.9% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $53,253▼59.4% | $1,561,120▲2.2% | $1,561,120▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $131,035▲37.9% | $1,527,393▼2.9% | $1,527,393▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $95,001 | $1,572,469 | $1,572,469 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sylvia & William W Gretsch Memorial Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sylvia & William W Gretsch Memorial Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 57-0834797, based in Ridgeland, South Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sylvia & William W Gretsch Memorial Foundation's EIN?
- Sylvia & William W Gretsch Memorial Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 57-0834797.
- How much revenue does Sylvia & William W Gretsch Memorial Foundation report?
- Sylvia & William W Gretsch Memorial Foundation reported $228,751 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Sylvia & William W Gretsch Memorial Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Sylvia & William W Gretsch Memorial Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Sylvia & William W Gretsch Memorial Foundation (EIN 57-0834797) 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.