Bette M Merrick Medical Equipment Fund
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Bette M Merrick Medical Equipment Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 2006, with $280,836 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166 EIN 83-6027064 Since 2006
Revenue (FY2024)
$281K
▲ 68.1% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$425K
Net assets
$5.1M
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.
F
—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 Bette M Merrick Medical Equipment Fund— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating145 mo reserves · -51% 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 Bette M Merrick Medical Equipment Fund: 145 mo reserves · -51% margin earns a F 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 Bette M Merrick Medical Equipment Fund— 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 Bette M Merrick Medical Equipment Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166
- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $436K (FY2018) to $281K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $5.1M
Operating margin
-51.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $280,836▲68.1% | $425,231▲7.9% | $5,136,424▼2.7% | $5,136,424▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $167,036▼43.2% | $393,991▼9.6% | $5,276,593▼4.2% | $5,276,593▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $293,867▼64.1% | $435,784▲6.9% | $5,506,887▼2.6% | $5,506,887▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $818,368▼0.8% | $407,665▲9.0% | $5,651,507▲7.9% | $5,651,507▲7.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $824,832▲102% | $373,959▼0.1% | $5,237,286▲9.5% | $5,237,286▲9.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $408,780▼6.3% | $374,467▲63.5% | $4,784,541▲0.7% | $4,784,541▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $436,363 | $229,078 | $4,752,832 | $4,752,832 | 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 Bette M Merrick Medical Equipment Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bette M Merrick Medical Equipment Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 83-6027064, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bette M Merrick Medical Equipment Fund's EIN?
- Bette M Merrick Medical Equipment Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 83-6027064.
- How much revenue does Bette M Merrick Medical Equipment Fund report?
- Bette M Merrick Medical Equipment Fund reported $280,836 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bette M Merrick Medical Equipment Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Bette M Merrick Medical Equipment Fund F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Bette M Merrick Medical Equipment Fund (EIN 83-6027064) 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.