Desoto School Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Desoto School Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in West Helena, Arkansas, registered in 1970, with $1,583,411 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 2807, West Helena, AR, 72390 EIN 71-0410081 Since 1970
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.6M
▼ 9.2% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.7M
Net assets
$2.9M
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.
B
—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 Desoto School 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 rating20 mo reserves · -9% 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 Desoto School Inc: 20 mo reserves · -9% 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 Desoto School Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Desoto School Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 2807, West Helena, AR, 72390
- City
- West Helena
- State
- Arkansas
- Category
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
- Subcategory
- Agricultural Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.3M (FY2014) to $1.6M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.9M
Operating margin
-9.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,583,411▼9.2% | $1,729,460▲1.2% | $2,908,537▼4.8% | $2,908,537▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,744,655▼0.4% | $1,708,207▲9.3% | $3,054,586▲1.2% | $3,054,586▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,751,524▲11.6% | $1,562,871▲10.5% | $3,018,138▲6.7% | $3,018,138▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,568,979▼5.4% | $1,414,727▼10.2% | $2,829,485▲5.8% | $2,829,485▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,658,548▲30.0% | $1,575,403▲23.5% | $2,675,233▲10.5% | $2,675,283▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,275,933▼4.6% | $1,275,451▲2.8% | $2,422,088 | $2,593,137▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,338,111▼2.6% | $1,240,753▼5.1% | $2,421,606▲4.2% | $2,451,704▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,374,080▲8.3% | $1,307,257▲6.5% | $2,324,248▲3.0% | $2,338,851▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,268,818▼1.7% | $1,227,026▼4.0% | $2,257,425▲1.9% | $2,291,358▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,290,640▲2.5% | $1,277,591▲8.1% | $2,215,633▲0.6% | $2,275,359▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,259,503 | $1,181,401 | $2,202,584 | $2,297,858 | 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.
Grants received · $40K total
7 grants to Desoto School Inc totaling $40K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To provide scholarships | 2022 | $8,500 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To provide scholarships | 2020 | $3,000 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To purchase technological equipment such as smart boards to provide students with a more enriched learning experience and to purchase newer editions of textbooks | 2020 | $2,700 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | Scholarship funds for tuition | 2018 | $5,169 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | Scholarships | 2017 | $5,500 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | Scholarship funds for tuition | 2016 | $8,300 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | Scholarships for tuition | 2015 | $7,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Desoto School Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Desoto School Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 71-0410081, based in West Helena, Arkansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Desoto School Inc's EIN?
- Desoto School Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 71-0410081.
- How much revenue does Desoto School Inc report?
- Desoto School Inc reported $1,583,411 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Desoto School Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Desoto School Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Desoto School Inc (EIN 71-0410081) 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.