Dawn Institute of Science & Art
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Dawn Institute of Science & Art is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Crescent Mls, California, registered in 1999, with $50,723 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
162 Indian Falls Rd, Crescent Mls, CA, 95934 EIN 94-2492486 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2024)
$51K
▼ 94.2% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$75K
Net assets
$1.2M
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.
D
—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 Dawn Institute of Science & Art— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating195 mo reserves · -47% 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 Dawn Institute of Science & Art: 195 mo reserves · -47% margin earns a D 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 Dawn Institute of Science & Art— 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 Dawn Institute of Science & Art: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 162 Indian Falls Rd, Crescent Mls, CA, 95934
- City
- Crescent Mls
- State
- California
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Botanical Gardens & Horticulture
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $56K (FY2013) to $51K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1,401Net assets $1.2M
Operating margin
-47.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$1,401
Net assets
$1.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,723▼94.2% | $74,681▲287% | $1,215,750▼1.9% | $1,217,151▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $868,181▲11277% | $19,302▼0.8% | $1,239,708▲217% | $1,239,709▲217% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $7,631▼96.0% | $19,448▲13.8% | $390,829▼2.9% | $390,830▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $192,232▲2504% | $17,084▼5.9% | $402,646▲77.0% | $402,648▲77.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $7,381▼15.1% | $18,158▼4.9% | $227,498▼4.5% | $227,499▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $8,693▼5.1% | $19,101▼37.7% | $238,275▼4.2% | $238,275▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $9,161▼18.2% | $30,656▲74.6% | $248,683▼8.0% | $248,683▼8.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $11,195▼12.8% | $17,554▼5.6% | $270,178▼2.3% | $270,178▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $12,838▼24.0% | $18,592▲12.9% | $276,645▼0.3% | $276,645▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $16,897▼68.7% | $16,465▼75.6% | $277,465▼7.1% | $277,465▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $54,017▼4.0% | $67,354▼7.6% | $298,762▼3.2% | $299,384▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $56,247 | $72,903▼0.7% | $308,709▲1.2% | $311,137▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $73,407▲2.5% | $305,178▲9.7% | $307,423▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $71,603▲7.1% | $278,092▼15.4% | $280,400▼15.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $66,885 | $328,805 | $330,692 | 990 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Dawn Institute of Science & Art a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Dawn Institute of Science & Art is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-2492486, based in Crescent Mls, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Dawn Institute of Science & Art's EIN?
- Dawn Institute of Science & Art's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-2492486.
- How much revenue does Dawn Institute of Science & Art report?
- Dawn Institute of Science & Art reported $50,723 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Dawn Institute of Science & Art have?
- CharityIndex grades Dawn Institute of Science & Art D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Dawn Institute of Science & Art (EIN 94-2492486) 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.