Buzzy Best & Deborah K Best Scholarship Fund
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Buzzy Best & Deborah K Best Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wheeling, West Virginia, registered in 2006, with $51,536 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
1 Bank Plz, Wheeling, WV, 26003 EIN 61-1297242 Since 2006
Revenue (FY2024)
$52K
▲ 4.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$61K
Net assets
$1.2M
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.
C
—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 Buzzy Best & Deborah K Best Scholarship Fund— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating245 mo reserves · -18% 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 Buzzy Best & Deborah K Best Scholarship Fund: 245 mo reserves · -18% margin earns a C+ 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 Buzzy Best & Deborah K Best Scholarship 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 Buzzy Best & Deborah K Best Scholarship Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1 Bank Plz, Wheeling, WV, 26003
- City
- Wheeling
- State
- West Virginia
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $57K (FY2016) to $52K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.2M
Operating margin
-17.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,536▲4.0% | $60,708▲5.4% | $1,238,397▼0.7% | $1,238,397▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $49,571▲20.3% | $57,616▲4.8% | $1,247,746▼0.5% | $1,247,746▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $41,218▲1.3% | $54,968▲14.3% | $1,254,530▼0.7% | $1,254,530▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $40,681▼0.7% | $48,101▼7.1% | $1,263,013▼0.6% | $1,263,013▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $40,988▼28.3% | $51,791▲13.2% | $1,270,011▲2.8% | $1,270,011▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $57,196 | $45,735 | $1,235,719 | $1,235,719 | 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 Buzzy Best & Deborah K Best Scholarship Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Buzzy Best & Deborah K Best Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 61-1297242, based in Wheeling, West Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Buzzy Best & Deborah K Best Scholarship Fund's EIN?
- Buzzy Best & Deborah K Best Scholarship Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 61-1297242.
- How much revenue does Buzzy Best & Deborah K Best Scholarship Fund report?
- Buzzy Best & Deborah K Best Scholarship Fund reported $51,536 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Buzzy Best & Deborah K Best Scholarship Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Buzzy Best & Deborah K Best Scholarship Fund C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Buzzy Best & Deborah K Best Scholarship Fund (EIN 61-1297242) 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.