Vernon S and Rowena W Griffith Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Vernon S and Rowena W Griffith Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sheridan, Wyoming, registered in 1971, with $860,863 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1811 S Sheridan Ave, Sheridan, WY, 82801 EIN 23-7135835 Since 1971
Revenue (FY2024)
$861K
▲ 20.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$825K
Net assets
$15.1M
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 Vernon S and Rowena W Griffith 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 rating220 mo reserves · +4% 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 Vernon S and Rowena W Griffith Foundation: 220 mo reserves · +4% 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 Vernon S and Rowena W Griffith 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 Vernon S and Rowena W Griffith Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.3M (FY2014) to $861K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3,718Net assets $15.1M
Operating margin
4.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$15.1M
Total liabilities
$3,718
Net assets
$15.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $860,863▲20.5% | $824,759▼17.2% | $15,124,998▲0.2% | $15,128,716▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $714,326▲31.6% | $996,181▲2.2% | $15,088,894▼1.8% | $15,088,894▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $542,711▼62.7% | $974,665▲16.1% | $15,370,749▼2.7% | $15,375,554▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,455,376▲40.3% | $839,329▲11.9% | $15,802,703▲4.1% | $15,808,238▲4.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,036,988▲192% | $749,854▼7.6% | $15,186,656▲1.9% | $15,189,174▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $354,548▼79.9% | $811,230▼16.0% | $14,899,522▼2.9% | $14,899,522▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,767,015▲284% | $965,250▼21.6% | $15,351,640▲5.5% | $15,358,614▲5.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $459,805▼24.2% | $1,230,923▲46.7% | $14,549,875▼5.0% | $14,553,001▼5.0% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $606,771▼31.6% | $839,151▼2.3% | $15,320,993▼1.5% | $15,320,993▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $887,623▼33.5% | $858,680▼10.0% | $15,553,373▲0.2% | $15,553,373▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,334,251 | $953,841▲56.6% | $15,524,430▲9.9% | $15,524,430▲9.9% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $609,060 | $14,125,336 | $14,127,811 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Vernon S and Rowena W Griffith Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Vernon S and Rowena W Griffith Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7135835, based in Sheridan, Wyoming. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Vernon S and Rowena W Griffith Foundation's EIN?
- Vernon S and Rowena W Griffith Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7135835.
- How much revenue does Vernon S and Rowena W Griffith Foundation report?
- Vernon S and Rowena W Griffith Foundation reported $860,863 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Vernon S and Rowena W Griffith Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Vernon S and Rowena W Griffith Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Vernon S and Rowena W Griffith Foundation (EIN 23-7135835) 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.