Walter O Caldwell Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Walter O Caldwell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fort Smith, Arkansas, registered in 1966, with $316,229 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 1505, Fort Smith, AR, 72902 EIN 71-6060080 Since 1966
Revenue (FY2024)
$316K
▲ 10.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$308K
Net assets
$1.2M
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+
★★★★
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 Walter O Caldwell 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 rating47 mo reserves · +3% 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 Walter O Caldwell Foundation: 47 mo reserves · +3% 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 Walter O Caldwell 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 Walter O Caldwell 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 1505, Fort Smith, AR, 72902
- City
- Fort Smith
- State
- Arkansas
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $89K (FY2019) to $316K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.2M
Operating margin
2.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $316,229▲10.7% | $307,663▼68.9% | $1,204,323▲0.4% | $1,204,323▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $285,717▼55.6% | $989,765▲67.0% | $1,199,704▼34.4% | $1,199,704▼34.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $643,703▲5.2% | $592,762▼25.6% | $1,829,522▲6.2% | $1,829,522▲6.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $611,676▲109% | $796,709▲159% | $1,722,865▼16.1% | $1,722,865▼16.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $293,044▲231% | $308,102▲14.8% | $2,053,799▼0.7% | $2,053,799▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $88,616 | $268,371 | $2,068,857 | $2,068,857 | 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 Walter O Caldwell Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Walter O Caldwell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 71-6060080, based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Walter O Caldwell Foundation's EIN?
- Walter O Caldwell Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 71-6060080.
- How much revenue does Walter O Caldwell Foundation report?
- Walter O Caldwell Foundation reported $316,229 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Walter O Caldwell Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Walter O Caldwell Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Walter O Caldwell Foundation (EIN 71-6060080) 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.