Catherin V Merrill Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Catherin V Merrill Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kansas City, Missouri, registered in 1995, with $322,692 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
4801 Main Street, Kansas City, MO, 64112 EIN 23-7066845 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
$323K
▲ 95.4% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$508K
Net assets
$12.5M
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 Catherin V Merrill Foundation— 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 rating295 mo reserves · -57% 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 Catherin V Merrill Foundation: 295 mo reserves · -57% 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 Catherin V Merrill Foundation— 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 Catherin V Merrill Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, MO, 64112
- City
- Kansas City
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $314K (FY2019) to $323K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $12.5M
Operating margin
-57.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$12.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$12.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $322,692▲95.4% | $507,985▼17.0% | $12,508,203▼1.3% | $12,508,203▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $165,152▼41.5% | $611,820▼12.0% | $12,667,057▼1.3% | $12,667,057▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $282,541▼71.7% | $695,321▼4.0% | $12,838,113▼13.6% | $12,838,113▼13.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $996,794▲30.1% | $723,916▲3.9% | $14,861,740▲5.4% | $14,861,740▲5.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $766,300▲144% | $696,814▼3.5% | $14,098,438▲2.0% | $14,098,438▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $314,314 | $722,241 | $13,827,050 | $13,827,050 | 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 Catherin V Merrill Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Catherin V Merrill Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7066845, based in Kansas City, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Catherin V Merrill Foundation's EIN?
- Catherin V Merrill Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7066845.
- How much revenue does Catherin V Merrill Foundation report?
- Catherin V Merrill Foundation reported $322,692 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Catherin V Merrill Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Catherin V Merrill Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Catherin V Merrill Foundation (EIN 23-7066845) 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.