Clear Spring School Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Eureka Spgs, Arkansas, registered in 1976, with $571,109 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2023)
$571K
▼ 4.3% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$686K
Net assets
$953K
Employees
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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 Clear Spring School Incorporated— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Clear Spring School Incorporated: 17 mo reserves · -20% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Clear Spring School Incorporated— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Clear Spring School Incorporated: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $644K (FY2013) to $571K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-20.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$226K
Net assets
$953K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $571,109▼4.3% | $685,676▲2.4% | $952,682▼10.7% | $1,178,373▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $596,499▼45.9% | $669,767▼42.2% | $1,067,249▼6.4% | $1,214,021 | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,102,654▲22.3% | $1,159,293▲60.4% | $1,140,517▼4.7% | $1,214,551▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $901,795▼12.2% | $722,752▼0.8% | $1,197,156▲20.8% | $1,282,657▲18.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,027,177▲83.3% | $728,678▲49.7% | $991,377▲43.1% | $1,087,214▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $560,310▼33.2% | $486,609▼11.0% | $692,878▲11.9% | $1,061,381▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $838,833▲64.8% | $546,589▲6.4% | $619,177▲89.4% | $1,041,905▲55.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $508,883▼12.6% | $513,659▲5.7% | $326,933▼1.4% | $670,939▼13.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $582,056▼14.7% | $485,797▼8.4% | $331,709▲40.9% | $777,883▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $682,143▲5.9% | $530,533▼15.5% | $235,450▲181% | $693,353▲23.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $644,377 | $628,053▲15.6% | $83,840▲24.2% | $562,125▲25.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $543,494▼2.9% | $67,516▲30.3% | $446,913▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $559,677▲5.4% | $51,820▲1299% | $452,132▼26.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $531,015 | -$4,321 | $612,303 | 990 |
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.
22 grants to Clear Spring School Incorporated totaling $185K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To support clear spring school | 2024 | $9,904 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To support the needs of the clear spring school | 2023 | $9,607 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To support the needs of the clear spring school | 2022 | $18,101 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To support the needs of the clear spring school | 2020 | $7,572 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To provide tuition support for students of clear spring school | 2020 | $1,951 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To support the good work of the clear spring school | 2020 | $1,830 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To purchase picnic tables and ppe | 2020 | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To support the clear spring school | 2019 | $6,433 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | Wisdom of the hands makerspace program | 2019 | $2,500 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To provide scholarships for clear spring school students | 2019 | $1,961 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | Shared technology support and upgrades for clear spring school and eureka springs school of the arts | 2019 | $1,500 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To support the clear spring school | 2018 | $5,278 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | Scholarships for clear spring school students | 2018 | $1,962 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To endow the clear spring school, inc | 2017 | $7,585 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To provide educational financial support to a student(s) of the clear spring school | 2017 | $1,915 |
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Data for Clear Spring School Incorporated (EIN 71-0459367) 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.