W K Kellogg Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Declining revenue
W K Kellogg Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Battle Creek, Michigan, registered in 2014, with $375,949,882 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1 Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI, 49017 EIN 38-1359264 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2023)
$375.9M
▼ 1.9% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$379.0M
Net assets
$130.7M
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 K Kellogg Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · -1% 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 K Kellogg Foundation: 4 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a A 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 K Kellogg Foundation— 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 W K Kellogg Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1 Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI, 49017
- City
- Battle Creek
- State
- Michigan
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $383.2M (FY2013) to $375.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $323.7MNet assets $130.7M
Operating margin
-0.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$454.4M
Total liabilities
$323.7M
Net assets
$130.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $375,949,882▼1.9% | $378,971,608▼27.4% | $130,722,975▲3.1% | $454,402,214▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $383,208,005▼3.3% | $522,354,331▲42.6% | $126,817,268▼52.4% | $474,525,317▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $396,233,731▼40.8% | $366,426,426▼35.9% | $266,303,474▲2.5% | $487,711,266▼22.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $669,779,528▲89.3% | $571,702,401▲76.0% | $259,840,179▲153% | $631,135,261▲63.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $353,854,152▼0.7% | $324,921,728▲3.5% | $102,718,348▲63.0% | $385,996,612▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $356,372,919▼7.8% | $313,826,340▼25.4% | $63,029,606▲56.2% | $389,091,835▼5.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $386,458,662▼3.7% | $420,819,180▼0.8% | $40,359,170▼30.6% | $412,181,797▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $401,464,030▼0.7% | $424,190,736▼11.6% | $58,135,874▲2.1% | $424,091,383▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $404,274,322▲3.6% | $479,963,671▲31.8% | $56,937,182▼54.1% | $428,169,622▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $390,232,182▲1.8% | $364,039,798▼9.8% | $123,951,825▼4.5% | $418,990,707▼6.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $383,197,792 | $403,691,524▲67.6% | $129,774,632▼1.2% | $448,430,564▲4.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $240,818,340▼48.3% | $131,297,270▲234% | $428,517,444▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $465,982,094▲21.8% | $39,300,186▼73.6% | $442,281,576▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $382,532,302▼11.2% | $148,906,160▲1.1% | $465,120,046▲5.2% | 990PF |
| 2009 | — | $431,021,212 | $147,302,284 | $442,172,465 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Carlos Rangel — $1,425,838 (0.38% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Rangel | Chief Investments Officer | 40 | $1,425,838 |
| La June Montgomery Tabron | President & Ceo | 40 | $1,030,786 |
| Carla Thompson Payton | Chief Strategist & Impact Officer | 40 | $513,283 |
| Donald Williamson | Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer | 40 | $450,267 |
| Kahlil Williams | General Counsel & Corporate Secretary (start 2/5/2024) | 40 | $288,140 |
| Khan Nedd | Trustee / Chief Governance Officer | 7 | $66,667 |
| Cathann Kress | Trustee | 7 | $63,333 |
| Celeste Clark | Trustee | 7 | $60,000 |
| Christina Hanger | Trustee | 7 | $60,000 |
| Milton Chen | Trustee | 7 | $60,000 |
| Ramon Murguia | Trustee | 7 | $60,000 |
| Richard Tsoumas | Trustee | 7 | $60,000 |
| Roderick Gillum | Trustee | 7 | $60,000 |
| Denise Brooks-williams | Trustee (start 10/1/2023) | 7 | $55,000 |
Grants received · $1.5M total
7 grants to W K Kellogg Foundation totaling $1.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Venture Fund | Agriculture, food, nutrition | 2022 | $94,541 |
| Rogosin Institute Inc | New pathways to health and opportunities program | 2021 | $16,900 |
| Rogosin Institute Inc | New pathways to health and opportunities program | 2020 | $622,067 |
| Community Catalyst Inc | Support health issues | 2020 | — |
| Rogosin Institute Inc | New pathways to health | 2019 | $466,141 |
| Community Catalyst Inc | Support health issues | 2019 | $96,800 |
| Rogosin Institute Inc | New pathways to health and opportunities program | 2018 | $385,837 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is W K Kellogg Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. W K Kellogg Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-1359264, based in Battle Creek, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is W K Kellogg Foundation's EIN?
- W K Kellogg Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-1359264.
- How much revenue does W K Kellogg Foundation report?
- W K Kellogg Foundation reported $375,949,882 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does W K Kellogg Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades W K Kellogg Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does W K Kellogg Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on W K Kellogg Foundation's latest Form 990 is $1,425,838, paid to Carlos Rangel (Chief Investments Officer).
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Data for W K Kellogg Foundation (EIN 38-1359264) 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.