Deer Creek-mackinaw Education Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Deer Creek-mackinaw Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Mackinaw, Illinois, registered in 1997, with $59,198 in FY2015 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 621, Mackinaw, IL, 61755 EIN 31-1490075 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2015)
$59K
▲ 66.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2015)
$7,500
Net assets
$553K
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 Deer Creek-mackinaw Education Foundation— 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 rating885 mo reserves · +87% 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 Deer Creek-mackinaw Education Foundation: 885 mo reserves · +87% 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 Deer Creek-mackinaw Education Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FTransparency10% of the rating0 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 Deer Creek-mackinaw Education Foundation: 0 of 5 disclosure signals earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 621, Mackinaw, IL, 61755
- City
- Mackinaw
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Educational Services
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $36K (FY2014) to $59K (FY2015) across 2 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2015)
Liabilities $0Net assets $553K
Operating margin
87.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$553K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$553K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $59,198▲66.2% | $7,500▼75.4% | $552,918▲10.3% | $552,918▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $35,619 | $30,509 | $501,220 | $501,220 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Deer Creek-mackinaw Education Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Deer Creek-mackinaw Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1490075, based in Mackinaw, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Deer Creek-mackinaw Education Foundation's EIN?
- Deer Creek-mackinaw Education Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1490075.
- How much revenue does Deer Creek-mackinaw Education Foundation report?
- Deer Creek-mackinaw Education Foundation reported $59,198 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2015 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Deer Creek-mackinaw Education Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Deer Creek-mackinaw Education Foundation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Deer Creek-mackinaw Education Foundation (EIN 31-1490075) 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.