The Helen G Gifford Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
The Helen G Gifford Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Virginia Bch, Virginia, registered in 1997, with $292,340 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
5000 Corporate Woods Dr Ste 200, Virginia Bch, VA, 23462 EIN 54-1850266 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2024)
$292K
▲ 137.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$263K
Net assets
$2.7M
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 The Helen G Gifford 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 rating121 mo reserves · +10% 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 The Helen G Gifford Foundation: 121 mo reserves · +10% 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 The Helen G Gifford 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 The Helen G Gifford Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 5000 Corporate Woods Dr Ste 200, Virginia Bch, VA, 23462
- City
- Virginia Bch
- State
- Virginia
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $119K (FY2014) to $292K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.7M
Operating margin
10.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $292,340▲138% | $262,904▲7.7% | $2,653,710▲1.1% | $2,653,710▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $123,015▼2.1% | $244,035▼5.5% | $2,624,274▼4.4% | $2,624,274▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $125,696▼30.6% | $258,321▲0.8% | $2,745,294▼4.6% | $2,753,157▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $181,178▼59.4% | $256,242▲7.4% | $2,877,919▼2.5% | $2,886,081▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $445,773▲715% | $238,565▼5.0% | $2,952,983▲7.5% | $2,961,499▲7.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $54,689▼61.5% | $250,994▼0.8% | $2,745,775▼6.7% | $2,745,775▼6.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $142,183▼9.2% | $252,916▼7.6% | $2,942,080▼3.6% | $2,949,863▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $156,566▲54.9% | $273,603▲8.1% | $3,052,813▼3.7% | $3,060,966▼3.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $101,073▲285% | $253,154▼4.4% | $3,169,850▼4.6% | $3,177,852▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | -$54,705▼146% | $264,925▼2.4% | $3,321,931▼8.8% | $3,321,931▼9.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $118,636 | $271,568 | $3,641,561 | $3,650,091 | 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 The Helen G Gifford Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Helen G Gifford Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 54-1850266, based in Virginia Bch, Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Helen G Gifford Foundation's EIN?
- The Helen G Gifford Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 54-1850266.
- How much revenue does The Helen G Gifford Foundation report?
- The Helen G Gifford Foundation reported $292,340 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Helen G Gifford Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades The Helen G Gifford Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Helen G Gifford Foundation (EIN 54-1850266) 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.