Charles & Ethel Hughes Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Charles & Ethel Hughes Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lebanon, Missouri, registered in 1979, with $302,332 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
460 W 5th St, Lebanon, MO, 65536 EIN 43-1134135 Since 1979
Revenue (FY2024)
$302K
▲ 48.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$241K
Net assets
$3.3M
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 Charles & Ethel Hughes 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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating164 mo reserves · +20% 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 Charles & Ethel Hughes Foundation Inc: 164 mo reserves · +20% 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 Charles & Ethel Hughes 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 Charles & Ethel Hughes Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $177K (FY2013) to $302K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $560Net assets $3.3M
Operating margin
20.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.3M
Total liabilities
$560
Net assets
$3.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $302,332▲48.2% | $240,721▼19.8% | $3,283,690▲1.9% | $3,284,250▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $204,055▲182% | $300,317▲36.8% | $3,222,079▼2.9% | $3,222,639▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $72,256▼85.5% | $219,593▲13.1% | $3,318,341▼4.3% | $3,318,882▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $498,712▲184% | $194,223▼49.2% | $3,465,678▲9.6% | $3,466,257▲9.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $175,565▲7.7% | $382,404▲105% | $3,161,189▼6.1% | $3,161,674▼6.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $163,072▼42.0% | $186,405▼47.4% | $3,368,028▼0.7% | $3,369,183▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $280,980▼0.5% | $354,640▲87.7% | $3,391,360▼2.1% | $3,392,414▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $282,396▲112% | $188,982▼15.8% | $3,465,020▲2.8% | $3,466,331▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $133,498▼70.0% | $224,474▲15.4% | $3,371,586▼2.6% | $3,372,013▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $444,866▲162% | $194,589▼36.7% | $3,462,562▲7.8% | $3,463,206▲7.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $169,569▼4.4% | $307,425▲73.0% | $3,212,285▼4.1% | $3,213,517▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $177,447 | $177,685 | $3,350,142 | $3,353,072 | 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 Charles & Ethel Hughes Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Charles & Ethel Hughes Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 43-1134135, based in Lebanon, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Charles & Ethel Hughes Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Charles & Ethel Hughes Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 43-1134135.
- How much revenue does Charles & Ethel Hughes Foundation Inc report?
- Charles & Ethel Hughes Foundation Inc reported $302,332 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Charles & Ethel Hughes Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Charles & Ethel Hughes Foundation Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Charles & Ethel Hughes Foundation Inc (EIN 43-1134135) 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.