Arete M-a Scholarship Award Fund
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Arete M-a Scholarship Award Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Menlo Park, California, registered in 1997, with $9,914 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1030 Cambridge Ave, Menlo Park, CA, 94025 EIN 94-3253420 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2023)
$9,914
▼ 73.9% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$7,337
Net assets
$6,990
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
★★★★
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 Arete M-a Scholarship Award Fund— 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 rating11 mo reserves · +26% 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 Arete M-a Scholarship Award Fund: 11 mo reserves · +26% 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 Arete M-a Scholarship Award Fund— 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 Arete M-a Scholarship Award Fund: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1030 Cambridge Ave, Menlo Park, CA, 94025
- City
- Menlo Park
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $38K (FY2022) to $9,914 (FY2023) across 2 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Operating margin
26.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6,990
Net assets
$6,990
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9,914▼73.9% | $7,337▼94.9% | $6,990▲58.4% | $6,990▲58.4% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $37,968 | $144,877 | $4,413 | $4,413 | 990EZ |
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 Arete M-a Scholarship Award Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Arete M-a Scholarship Award Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-3253420, based in Menlo Park, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Arete M-a Scholarship Award Fund's EIN?
- Arete M-a Scholarship Award Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-3253420.
- How much revenue does Arete M-a Scholarship Award Fund report?
- Arete M-a Scholarship Award Fund reported $9,914 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Arete M-a Scholarship Award Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Arete M-a Scholarship Award Fund B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Arete M-a Scholarship Award Fund (EIN 94-3253420) 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.