Charles E Shellabarger Educational Tr
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Charles E Shellabarger Educational Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbus Jct, Iowa, registered in 2000, with $3,069 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
229 Main St, Columbus Jct, IA, 52738 EIN 42-6574321 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2024)
$3,069
▼ 2.4% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$11K
Net assets
$161K
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 Charles E Shellabarger Educational Tr— 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 rating179 mo reserves · -252% 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 E Shellabarger Educational Tr: 179 mo reserves · -252% 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 Charles E Shellabarger Educational Tr— 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 E Shellabarger Educational Tr: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 229 Main St, Columbus Jct, IA, 52738
- City
- Columbus Jct
- State
- Iowa
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $8,954 (FY2013) to $3,069 (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $161K
Operating margin
-251.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$161K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$161K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,069▼2.4% | $10,793▼9.1% | $160,886▼4.6% | $160,886▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $3,143▼3.6% | $11,870▲4.0% | $168,610▼4.4% | $168,610▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $3,261▼4.1% | $11,413▼40.0% | $176,337▼4.9% | $177,337▼4.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $3,402▼4.2% | $19,017▲320% | $185,489▼7.8% | $185,489▼7.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $3,553▼20.6% | $4,525▼55.9% | $201,104▼0.5% | $201,104▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $4,472▲37.6% | $10,268▼28.5% | $202,076▼2.8% | $202,076▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $3,251▼3.6% | $14,361▲37.9% | $207,873▼5.1% | $207,873▼5.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $3,373▼3.7% | $10,412▼22.9% | $218,983▼3.1% | $218,983▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $3,501▼43.0% | $13,504▼26.1% | $226,022▼4.2% | $226,022▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $6,143▼33.6% | $18,276▲52.3% | $236,025▼4.9% | $236,025▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $9,251▲3.3% | $12,000▼13.0% | $248,158▼1.1% | $248,158▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $8,954 | $13,793▼11.8% | $250,908▼1.7% | $250,908▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $15,633 | $255,246 | $255,246 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Charles E Shellabarger Educational Tr a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Charles E Shellabarger Educational Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-6574321, based in Columbus Jct, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Charles E Shellabarger Educational Tr's EIN?
- Charles E Shellabarger Educational Tr's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-6574321.
- How much revenue does Charles E Shellabarger Educational Tr report?
- Charles E Shellabarger Educational Tr reported $3,069 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Charles E Shellabarger Educational Tr have?
- CharityIndex grades Charles E Shellabarger Educational Tr F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Charles E Shellabarger Educational Tr (EIN 42-6574321) 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.