Ward W Wester and Norabelle Wester Memorial Charitable Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ward W Wester and Norabelle Wester Memorial Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered in 1994, with $125,485 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
500 1st Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219 EIN 34-6998992 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$125K
▲ 83.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$86K
Net assets
$1.3M
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
—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 Ward W Wester and Norabelle Wester Memorial Charitable 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 rating186 mo reserves · +32% 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 Ward W Wester and Norabelle Wester Memorial Charitable Foundation: 186 mo reserves · +32% 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 Ward W Wester and Norabelle Wester Memorial Charitable 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 Ward W Wester and Norabelle Wester Memorial Charitable Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 500 1st Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $82K (FY2013) to $125K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.3M
Operating margin
31.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125,485▲83.5% | $85,652▲8.9% | $1,327,737▲3.1% | $1,327,737▲3.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $68,393▲142% | $78,659▼7.0% | $1,287,880▼0.8% | $1,287,880▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $28,244▼72.3% | $84,569▼8.4% | $1,298,888▼4.1% | $1,298,888▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $102,084▼52.6% | $92,282▲10.5% | $1,354,733▲0.9% | $1,354,733▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $215,404▲262% | $83,509▲8.1% | $1,343,248▲10.8% | $1,343,248▲10.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $59,467▼30.6% | $77,223▼10.2% | $1,212,267▼1.4% | $1,212,267▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $85,678▼43.1% | $85,954▲11.6% | $1,230,025 | $1,230,025 | 990PF |
| 2017 | $150,549▲205% | $76,989▲4.5% | $1,230,299▲6.4% | $1,230,299▲6.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $49,320▼9.8% | $73,696▼0.4% | $1,156,739▼2.1% | $1,156,739▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $54,696▼56.3% | $74,016▼1.0% | $1,181,113▼1.5% | $1,181,113▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $125,132▲53.5% | $74,777▲42.8% | $1,199,140▲4.3% | $1,199,140▲4.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $81,532 | $52,359▼32.8% | $1,149,447▲2.6% | $1,149,447▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $77,923▲16.7% | $1,120,274▲2.5% | $1,120,274▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $66,777▲8.9% | $1,092,525▲17.3% | $1,092,525▲17.3% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $61,336▼7.0% | $931,108▼2.9% | $931,108▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2009 | — | $65,975 | $958,849 | $958,849 | 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 Ward W Wester and Norabelle Wester Memorial Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ward W Wester and Norabelle Wester Memorial Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-6998992, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ward W Wester and Norabelle Wester Memorial Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Ward W Wester and Norabelle Wester Memorial Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-6998992.
- How much revenue does Ward W Wester and Norabelle Wester Memorial Charitable Foundation report?
- Ward W Wester and Norabelle Wester Memorial Charitable Foundation reported $125,485 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ward W Wester and Norabelle Wester Memorial Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Ward W Wester and Norabelle Wester Memorial Charitable Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ward W Wester and Norabelle Wester Memorial Charitable Foundation (EIN 34-6998992) 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.