Dr John A Burns Scholarship Fund
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Dr John A Burns Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Norwich, New York, registered in 1979, with $2,841 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
C/o Nbt Bank Na 52 S Broad St, Norwich, NY, 13815 EIN 16-6226548 Since 1979
Revenue (FY2024)
$2,841
▼ 36.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$5,470
Net assets
$52K
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 Dr John A Burns Scholarship Fund— 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 rating115 mo reserves · -93% 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 Dr John A Burns Scholarship Fund: 115 mo reserves · -93% 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 Dr John A Burns Scholarship Fund— 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 Dr John A Burns Scholarship Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1,970 (FY2013) to $2,841 (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $52K
Operating margin
-92.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$52K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$52K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,841▼36.6% | $5,470▲2.6% | $52,425▼4.8% | $52,425▼4.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $4,481▲34.4% | $5,330▼3.5% | $55,054▼1.5% | $55,054▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $3,335▼46.4% | $5,522▲13.9% | $55,902▼3.8% | $55,902▼3.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $6,223▲153% | $4,849▲1.7% | $58,089▲2.4% | $58,089▲2.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $2,459▼35.2% | $4,767▼1.1% | $56,713▼4.0% | $56,713▼4.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $3,797▲70.6% | $4,818▼4.6% | $59,052▼1.7% | $59,052▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $2,226▼62.6% | $5,049▲0.6% | $60,072▼4.5% | $60,072▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $5,956▲102% | $5,018▲5.8% | $62,894▲1.5% | $62,894▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $2,943▲49.3% | $4,741▼13.5% | $61,984▼2.8% | $61,984▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $1,971▼66.6% | $5,479▲14.7% | $63,776▼5.2% | $63,776▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $5,901▲200% | $4,777▲3.0% | $67,279▲1.7% | $67,279▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $1,970 | $4,639▲6.8% | $66,155▼5.8% | $66,155▼5.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $4,343▼1.6% | $70,229▲1.2% | $70,229▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $4,413▼32.5% | $69,379▼3.1% | $69,379▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $6,538▲45.7% | $71,615▼5.8% | $71,615▼5.8% | 990PF |
| 2009 | — | $4,487 | $76,041 | $76,041 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Dr John A Burns Scholarship Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Dr John A Burns Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-6226548, based in Norwich, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Dr John A Burns Scholarship Fund's EIN?
- Dr John A Burns Scholarship Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-6226548.
- How much revenue does Dr John A Burns Scholarship Fund report?
- Dr John A Burns Scholarship Fund reported $2,841 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Dr John A Burns Scholarship Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Dr John A Burns Scholarship Fund F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Dr John A Burns Scholarship Fund (EIN 16-6226548) 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.