W A Sheaffer Memorial Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Mahtomedi, Minnesota, registered in 1953, with $461 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2024)
$461
▲ 6.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1,892
Net assets
$143K
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 W A Sheaffer Memorial Foundation Inc— 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 W A Sheaffer Memorial Foundation Inc: 907 mo reserves · -310% margin earns a F 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 W A Sheaffer Memorial Foundation Inc— 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 W A Sheaffer Memorial Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $81K (FY2013) to $461 (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-310.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$143K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$143K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $461▲6.7% | $1,892▼43.6% | $143,008▼1.0% | $143,008▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $432▼1.4% | $3,356▲63.1% | $144,439▼2.0% | $144,439▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $438▲4.5% | $2,058▼81.0% | $147,363▼1.1% | $147,363▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $419▼15.4% | $10,844▲15.2% | $148,983▼6.5% | $148,983▼6.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $495▼77.3% | $9,410▼40.7% | $159,408▼5.3% | $159,408▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $2,179▲278% | $15,867▼54.1% | $168,323▼7.5% | $168,323▼7.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | -$1,222▼167% | $34,575▼10.9% | $182,011▼16.4% | $182,011▼16.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,831▼97.9% | $38,813▼83.6% | $217,808▼14.5% | $217,808▼14.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $88,578▲10.6% | $235,954▲98.0% | $254,790▼36.6% | $254,790▼36.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $80,071▲21.5% | $119,148▲48.2% | $402,166▼8.9% | $402,166▼8.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $65,892▼18.8% | $80,402▼65.6% | $441,243▼3.2% | $441,243▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $81,189 | $233,984▲146% | $455,753▼25.1% | $455,753▼25.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $95,031 | $608,548 | $608,548 | 990PF |
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Data for W A Sheaffer Memorial Foundation Inc (EIN 42-6060302) 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.