Ceil & Michael E Pulitzer Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ceil & Michael E Pulitzer Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 1994, with $220,820 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
600 Washington Ave Ste 2500, Saint Louis, MO, 63101 EIN 43-1659437 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$221K
▲ 1750.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$105K
Net assets
$503K
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+
★★★★
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 Ceil & Michael E Pulitzer Foundation Inc— 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 rating57 mo reserves · +52% 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 Ceil & Michael E Pulitzer Foundation Inc: 57 mo reserves · +52% 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 Ceil & Michael E Pulitzer Foundation Inc— 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 Ceil & Michael E Pulitzer Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 600 Washington Ave Ste 2500, Saint Louis, MO, 63101
- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.8M (FY2015) to $221K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $503K
Operating margin
52.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$503K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$503K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $220,820▲1751% | $105,048▲213% | $502,738▲3.4% | $502,738▲2.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $11,932▼52.2% | $33,549▼18.6% | $486,431▼4.3% | $488,647▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $24,973▼27.9% | $41,228▲9.8% | $508,048▼3.1% | $510,264▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $34,632▲40.3% | $37,560▼86.0% | $524,303▼0.6% | $526,519▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $24,676▲29.6% | $267,569▼47.7% | $527,231▼31.5% | $529,447▼31.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $19,035▼65.6% | $511,223▲62.4% | $770,124▼39.0% | $772,340▼38.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $55,327▼12.7% | $314,781▼4.6% | $1,262,312▼17.0% | $1,264,528▼17.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $63,404▼95.4% | $329,997▼35.4% | $1,521,766▼14.9% | $1,523,982▼14.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,366,748▼23.2% | $511,216▼74.2% | $1,788,359▲11.7% | $1,790,575▲11.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $1,779,025 | $1,981,878 | $1,601,286 | $1,603,502 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Ceil & Michael E Pulitzer Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ceil & Michael E Pulitzer Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 43-1659437, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ceil & Michael E Pulitzer Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Ceil & Michael E Pulitzer Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 43-1659437.
- How much revenue does Ceil & Michael E Pulitzer Foundation Inc report?
- Ceil & Michael E Pulitzer Foundation Inc reported $220,820 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ceil & Michael E Pulitzer Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Ceil & Michael E Pulitzer Foundation Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ceil & Michael E Pulitzer Foundation Inc (EIN 43-1659437) 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.