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George E Stifel Endowment Fund

EIN 55-6018247 · Wheeling, WV

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair52 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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

Income
$475,633
Spending
$306,363
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 100%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 36% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $278,888 spent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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2001.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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