Wagner-essman Care Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Burlington, Wisconsin, registered in 2008, with $286,336 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2025)
$286K
▼ 14.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$210K
Net assets
$8.0M
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 Wagner-essman Care 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 Wagner-essman Care Foundation Inc: 456 mo reserves · +27% margin earns a B+ 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 Wagner-essman Care 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 Wagner-essman Care Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $146K (FY2013) to $286K (FY2025) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
26.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$8.0M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $286,336▼14.2% | $209,735▼52.6% | $7,978,284▲1.7% | $7,978,284▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $333,884▼94.3% | $442,926▲151% | $7,844,703▼1.4% | $7,844,703▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $5,861,362▲2189% | $176,319▲32.2% | $7,955,904▲239% | $7,955,904▲239% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $256,060▼9.4% | $133,343▼9.5% | $2,347,259▲5.5% | $2,347,259▲5.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $282,711▲34.7% | $147,394▲8.3% | $2,224,542▲6.5% | $2,224,542▲6.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $209,907▲52.8% | $136,152▲24.5% | $2,089,225▲3.7% | $2,089,225▲3.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $137,347▼13.2% | $109,396▼10.6% | $2,015,470▲1.4% | $2,015,470▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $158,209▲52.9% | $122,399▲67.3% | $1,987,519▲1.8% | $1,987,519▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $103,489▲61.8% | $73,168▼42.2% | $1,951,709▲1.6% | $1,951,709▲1.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $63,971▼36.7% | $126,669▼13.5% | $1,921,388▼3.2% | $1,921,388▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $100,992▼30.7% | $146,388▼19.0% | $1,984,086▼2.2% | $1,984,086▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $145,808 | $180,759▲62.4% | $2,029,482▼1.7% | $2,029,482▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $111,320▲1.9% | $2,064,433▲2.0% | $2,094,433▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $109,271 | $2,024,020 | $2,046,520 | 990PF |
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Data for Wagner-essman Care Foundation Inc (EIN 26-1405199) 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.