William C & Dorotha Gaedke Charitable Tr
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
William C & Dorotha Gaedke Charitable Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 2003, with $183,492 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 634, Milwaukee, WI, 53201 EIN 39-6767863 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2024)
$183K
▲ 65.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$210K
Net assets
$3.6M
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 William C & Dorotha Gaedke Charitable Tr— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating203 mo reserves · -15% 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 William C & Dorotha Gaedke Charitable Tr: 203 mo reserves · -15% margin earns a C+ 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 William C & Dorotha Gaedke Charitable Tr— 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 William C & Dorotha Gaedke Charitable Tr: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 634, Milwaukee, WI, 53201
- City
- Milwaukee
- State
- Wisconsin
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $148K (FY2016) to $183K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $3.6M
Operating margin
-14.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $183,492▲65.1% | $210,459▲2.2% | $3,553,926▼0.8% | $3,553,926▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $111,153▲20.4% | $205,836▲0.5% | $3,580,888▼2.6% | $3,580,888▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $92,333▼72.6% | $204,828▼31.9% | $3,675,571▼3.0% | $3,675,571▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $336,491▼14.8% | $300,786▲19.8% | $3,788,073▲1.0% | $3,788,073▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $394,757▲704% | $251,088▼6.4% | $3,752,374▲3.9% | $3,752,374▲3.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $49,072▼91.2% | $268,248▲6.6% | $3,611,356▼5.7% | $3,611,356▼5.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $560,809▲114% | $251,720▲2.3% | $3,830,536▲8.8% | $3,830,536▲8.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $261,707▲76.6% | $246,072▼31.8% | $3,521,425▲0.4% | $3,521,425▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $148,184 | $361,047▲46.4% | $3,505,790▲2.4% | $3,505,790▲2.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $246,600▲13.0% | $3,422,468▼4.8% | $3,422,468▼4.8% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $218,275 | $3,594,516 | $3,594,516 | 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 William C & Dorotha Gaedke Charitable Tr a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. William C & Dorotha Gaedke Charitable Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-6767863, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is William C & Dorotha Gaedke Charitable Tr's EIN?
- William C & Dorotha Gaedke Charitable Tr's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-6767863.
- How much revenue does William C & Dorotha Gaedke Charitable Tr report?
- William C & Dorotha Gaedke Charitable Tr reported $183,492 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does William C & Dorotha Gaedke Charitable Tr have?
- CharityIndex grades William C & Dorotha Gaedke Charitable Tr C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for William C & Dorotha Gaedke Charitable Tr (EIN 39-6767863) 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.