W D Ley Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
W D Ley Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buffalo Ctr, Iowa, registered in 2006, with $26,943 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 507, Buffalo Ctr, IA, 50424 EIN 42-1661135 Since 2006
Revenue (FY2024)
$27K
▲ 0.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$26K
Net assets
$510K
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 W D Ley 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 rating232 mo reserves · +2% 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 W D Ley Foundation: 232 mo reserves · +2% 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 W D Ley 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 W D Ley Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 507, Buffalo Ctr, IA, 50424
- City
- Buffalo Ctr
- State
- Iowa
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue held steady from $27K (FY2015) to $27K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $510K
Operating margin
2.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$510K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$510K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,943▲0.4% | $26,415▲1.6% | $509,641▲0.1% | $509,641▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $26,830▲0.1% | $25,995▲0.1% | $509,113▲0.2% | $509,113▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $26,803▲0.4% | $25,965▲0.2% | $508,278▲0.2% | $508,278▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $26,705▼0.1% | $25,914▼0.4% | $507,440▲0.2% | $507,440▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $26,745▲0.4% | $26,031▲0.8% | $506,649▲0.1% | $506,649▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $26,643▼0.8% | $25,825▲0.1% | $505,935▲0.2% | $505,935▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $26,867▲0.7% | $25,795▲0.3% | $505,117▲0.2% | $505,117▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $26,678 | $25,725▼0.2% | $504,045▲0.2% | $504,045▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $26,680▼0.4% | $25,775▲0.2% | $503,091▲0.2% | $503,091▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $26,777 | $25,725▲20.9% | $502,186▲11.5% | $502,186▲11.5% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $21,270 | $450,326 | $450,326 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is W D Ley Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. W D Ley Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1661135, based in Buffalo Ctr, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is W D Ley Foundation's EIN?
- W D Ley Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1661135.
- How much revenue does W D Ley Foundation report?
- W D Ley Foundation reported $26,943 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does W D Ley Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades W D Ley Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for W D Ley Foundation (EIN 42-1661135) 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.