Bingham-waggoner Historical Society
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Bingham-waggoner Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Independence, Missouri, registered in 1979, with $66,855 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 1163, Independence, MO, 64051 EIN 43-1179443 Since 1979
Revenue (FY2024)
$67K
▼ 4.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$51K
Net assets
$398K
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
—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 Bingham-waggoner Historical Society— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating94 mo reserves · +24% 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 Bingham-waggoner Historical Society: 94 mo reserves · +24% margin earns a B+ 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 Bingham-waggoner Historical Society— 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 Bingham-waggoner Historical Society: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1163, Independence, MO, 64051
- City
- Independence
- State
- Missouri
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $89K (FY2014) to $67K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $20KNet assets $398K
Operating margin
23.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$418K
Total liabilities
$20K
Net assets
$398K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,855▼4.9% | $51,048▲28.5% | $398,373▲5.2% | $418,032▲5.5% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $70,303▼11.4% | $39,718▲4.4% | $378,562▲10.0% | $396,121▲9.7% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $79,392▲42.3% | $38,048▼39.2% | $344,145▲11.5% | $361,061▲8.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $55,790▲919% | $62,578▼14.3% | $308,665▼1.2% | $332,445▼1.2% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $5,476▼93.3% | $73,038▼22.9% | $312,458▼17.8% | $336,445▼14.5% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $81,876▼10.5% | $94,731▼19.5% | $380,024▼3.3% | $393,692▼2.5% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $91,455▼12.7% | $117,726▲14.0% | $392,872▼8.2% | $403,988▼8.1% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $104,815▲2.4% | $103,293▼9.2% | $428,093▲0.4% | $439,559▲1.1% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $102,367▼5.8% | $113,724▼5.1% | $426,571▼2.6% | $434,839▼2.1% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $108,706▲21.8% | $119,786▲19.7% | $437,932▼2.5% | $444,142▼3.5% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $89,229 | $100,045 | $449,145 | $460,380 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Bingham-waggoner Historical Society a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bingham-waggoner Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 43-1179443, based in Independence, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bingham-waggoner Historical Society's EIN?
- Bingham-waggoner Historical Society's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 43-1179443.
- How much revenue does Bingham-waggoner Historical Society report?
- Bingham-waggoner Historical Society reported $66,855 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bingham-waggoner Historical Society have?
- CharityIndex grades Bingham-waggoner Historical Society B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Bingham-waggoner Historical Society (EIN 43-1179443) 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.