Thomas A Plein Foundation Ltd
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Thomas A Plein Foundation Ltd is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Appleton, Wisconsin, registered in 1987, with $3,419,711 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
N260 Stoney Brook Rd, Appleton, WI, 54915 EIN 39-1558684 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.4M
▲ 640.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$626K
Net assets
$8.7M
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 Thomas A Plein Foundation Ltd— 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 rating168 mo reserves · +82% 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 Thomas A Plein Foundation Ltd: 168 mo reserves · +82% 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 Thomas A Plein Foundation Ltd— 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 Thomas A Plein Foundation Ltd: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $406K (FY2013) to $3.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $8.7M
Operating margin
81.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$8.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,419,711▲641% | $626,061▲19.2% | $8,742,695▲47.0% | $8,742,695▲47.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $461,659▲111% | $525,027▼0.5% | $5,949,045▼1.1% | $5,949,045▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $219,141▼74.9% | $527,597▲7.0% | $6,012,413▼4.9% | $6,012,413▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $874,490▲78.8% | $493,034▼2.4% | $6,320,869▲6.4% | $6,320,869▲6.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $488,957▼5.4% | $505,037▼1.8% | $5,939,413▼0.3% | $5,939,413▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $516,817▲70.0% | $514,172▲2.6% | $5,955,493 | $5,955,493 | 990PF |
| 2018 | $303,928▼26.0% | $501,010▲5.4% | $5,952,848▼3.2% | $5,952,848▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $410,485▲64.7% | $475,367▲1.4% | $6,149,930▼1.0% | $6,149,930▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $249,171▼70.7% | $469,012▼6.1% | $6,214,812▼3.4% | $6,214,812▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $849,769▲0.5% | $499,720▼3.5% | $6,434,653▲5.8% | $6,434,653▲5.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $845,371▲108% | $517,963▲28.0% | $6,084,604▲5.7% | $6,084,604▲5.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $405,553 | $404,503▼0.4% | $5,757,196 | $5,757,196 | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $406,208▲1.0% | $5,756,146▼1.8% | $5,756,146▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $402,159▲3.5% | $5,862,957▼0.6% | $5,862,957▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $388,514 | $5,900,364 | $5,900,364 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Thomas A Plein Foundation Ltd a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Thomas A Plein Foundation Ltd is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-1558684, based in Appleton, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Thomas A Plein Foundation Ltd's EIN?
- Thomas A Plein Foundation Ltd's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-1558684.
- How much revenue does Thomas A Plein Foundation Ltd report?
- Thomas A Plein Foundation Ltd reported $3,419,711 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Thomas A Plein Foundation Ltd have?
- CharityIndex grades Thomas A Plein Foundation Ltd C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Thomas A Plein Foundation Ltd (EIN 39-1558684) 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.