Variety-the Childrens Charity of Wisconsin Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Variety-the Childrens Charity of Wisconsin Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Elm Grove, Wisconsin, registered in 1960, with $509,854 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
12425 Knoll Rd Ste 110, Elm Grove, WI, 53122 EIN 39-0977152 Since 1960
Revenue (FY2023)
$510K
▼ 9.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$641K
Net assets
$564K
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.
D
—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 Variety-the Childrens Charity of Wisconsin Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · -26% 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 Variety-the Childrens Charity of Wisconsin Inc: 11 mo reserves · -26% margin earns a D 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 Variety-the Childrens Charity of Wisconsin Inc— 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 Variety-the Childrens Charity of Wisconsin Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $594K (FY2015) to $510K (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $189KNet assets $564K
Operating margin
-25.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$753K
Total liabilities
$189K
Net assets
$564K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $509,854▼9.6% | $640,766▲4.2% | $563,807▼7.5% | $753,221▲17.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $564,221▲7.7% | $614,685▲14.9% | $609,366▼3.1% | $641,869▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $523,999▼5.9% | $534,919▲19.8% | $629,120▼15.5% | $657,324▼15.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $556,905▲20.1% | $446,486▲4.2% | $744,171▲28.6% | $773,115▲30.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $463,519▲47.3% | $428,285▼26.0% | $578,751▲14.4% | $594,553▼13.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $314,743▼30.9% | $578,472▲35.5% | $505,890▼35.6% | $684,272▼13.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $455,666▲3.0% | $426,790▼16.4% | $785,744▲4.0% | $793,897▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $442,269▼25.6% | $510,679▼14.8% | $755,692▲0.6% | $804,169▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $594,253 | $599,183 | $750,876 | $823,838 | 990 |
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.
Grants received · $23K total
4 grants to Variety-the Childrens Charity of Wisconsin Inc totaling $23K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $5,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2021 | $12,371 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | General support | 2016 | $250 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Variety-the Childrens Charity of Wisconsin Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Variety-the Childrens Charity of Wisconsin Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-0977152, based in Elm Grove, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Variety-the Childrens Charity of Wisconsin Inc's EIN?
- Variety-the Childrens Charity of Wisconsin Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-0977152.
- How much revenue does Variety-the Childrens Charity of Wisconsin Inc report?
- Variety-the Childrens Charity of Wisconsin Inc reported $509,854 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Variety-the Childrens Charity of Wisconsin Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Variety-the Childrens Charity of Wisconsin Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Variety-the Childrens Charity of Wisconsin Inc (EIN 39-0977152) 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.