Abner & Eliza Black Memorial Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Winterset, Iowa, registered in 1973, with $38,057 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2023)
$38K
▲ 114.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$31K
Net assets
$234K
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 Abner & Eliza Black Memorial Fund— 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 Abner & Eliza Black Memorial Fund: 90 mo reserves · +18% 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 Abner & Eliza Black Memorial Fund— 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 Abner & Eliza Black Memorial Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $13K (FY2014) to $38K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
18.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$234K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$234K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $38,057▲115% | $31,043▲5.9% | $233,945▼0.6% | $233,945▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $17,717▼39.2% | $29,324▲84.6% | $235,350▼1.3% | $235,350▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $29,127▲18.8% | $15,883▼48.2% | $238,549▲1.9% | $238,549▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $24,508▲115% | $30,645▲66.7% | $234,123▲9.0% | $234,123▲9.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $11,407▼32.0% | $18,386▲6.3% | $214,774▼1.2% | $214,774▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $16,779▼73.5% | $17,304▲56.9% | $217,275▲0.5% | $217,275▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $63,284▲147% | $11,029▼57.6% | $216,299▲25.8% | $216,299▲25.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $25,654▼74.1% | $25,986▲3.0% | $171,961 | $171,961 | 990PF |
| 2015 | $99,068▲642% | $25,240▲1.8% | $171,904▲90.5% | $171,904▲90.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $13,348 | $24,795▲14.7% | $90,243▲0.1% | $90,243▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $21,625▲81.7% | $90,139▼23.8% | $90,139▼23.8% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $11,902 | $118,327 | $118,327 | 990PF |
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Data for Abner & Eliza Black Memorial Fund (EIN 42-6062134) 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.