The William S Rothermel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, registered in 2007, with $49,223 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$49K
▼ 7.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$5,103
Net assets
$213K
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 The William S Rothermel 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 The William S Rothermel Foundation: 501 mo reserves · +90% 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 The William S Rothermel 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 The William S Rothermel Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $1,251 (FY2013) to $49K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
89.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$213K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$213K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,223▼7.0% | $5,103▼58.8% | $212,864▲26.1% | $212,864▲26.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $52,931▼6.0% | $12,395▲226% | $168,744▲31.6% | $168,744▲31.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $56,323▲113% | $3,805▲56.2% | $128,208▲69.4% | $128,208▲69.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $26,503▲44.5% | $2,436▼53.6% | $75,690▲46.6% | $75,690▲46.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $18,342▼7.7% | $5,245▲23.1% | $51,623▲34.0% | $51,623▲34.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $19,869▲253% | $4,262▼18.0% | $38,526▲68.1% | $38,526▲68.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $5,629▲80.9% | $5,199▲107% | $22,919▲1.9% | $22,919▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $3,112▲2654% | $2,517▲96.9% | $22,489▲2.7% | $22,489▲2.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $113▼92.9% | $1,278▼38.8% | $21,894▼5.1% | $21,894▼5.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $1,586▲158500% | $2,087▼84.1% | $23,059▼2.1% | $23,059▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1▼99.9% | $13,165▲19.5% | $23,560▼35.8% | $23,560▼35.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $1,251 | $11,020▲1329% | $36,724▼21.0% | $36,724▼21.0% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $771▼88.1% | $46,493▲69.4% | $46,493▲67.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $6,482 | $27,450 | $27,827 | 990PF |
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Data for The William S Rothermel Foundation (EIN 20-3912108) 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.